McKinney Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; may be placed out as early as 6 p.m. the day prior.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; may be placed out as early as 6 p.m. the day prior. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Curbside bulky item collection requires online request or phone appointment on scheduled trash pickup day | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Place yard waste 3 feet away from your cart on your regular collection day. Limit of 10 paper bags or 10 bundles per week. |
Trash container requirements
- Only City of McKinney gray trash carts will be serviced
- Place carts at least three feet apart from other carts, containers, bulky material, and yard waste
McKinney recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Plastic containers (#1, 2, 4, and 5)
- Cardboard must be broken down and placed loosely within recycling cart
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass food and drink jars and bottles
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and film packaging
- Styrofoam food containers
- Hazardous household chemicals
McKinney bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside bulky item collection requires online request or phone appointment on scheduled trash pickup day |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 972-547-7385 |
McKinney holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: McKinney, TX
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of McKinney Solid Waste (contracted with Waste Connections) · contractor
Phone: 972-547-7385
1550 S College StMcKinney, TX 75069
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in McKinney, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; may be placed out as early as 6 p.m. the day prior.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in McKinney?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in McKinney?
Curbside bulky item collection requires online request or phone appointment on scheduled trash pickup day The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 972-547-7385 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in McKinney?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic containers (#1, 2, 4, and 5), Cardboard must be broken down and placed loosely within recycling cart, Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass food and drink jars and bottles. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film packaging, Styrofoam food containers, Hazardous household chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).