Plano Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Plano recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Corrugated Cardboard and Paperboard (flattened)
- Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, and Office Paper
- Aluminum and Steel/Tin Cans
- Plastic Bottles, Tubs, and Jugs (clean, #1-5 and #7)
- Glass Bottles and Jars (all colors)
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags, Wraps, and Film
- Styrofoam and Polystyrene Foam
- Food Residue and Liquids
- Garden Hoses and Electrical Cords
- Batteries and Electronic Waste
Can you recycle these items in Plano?
Can you recycle cardboard in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Plano?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Plano?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Plano?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Plano?
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Plano Sustainability & Environmental Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 972-769-4150
4200 W. Plano ParkwayPlano, TX 75093
These collection rules cover Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Plano, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Set containers out Place green automated carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening prior). Keep 2 to 3 feet of clearance on all sides.. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Plano?
As of 2026-10-10: 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, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Plano?
Weekly bulky waste collection on scheduled service day (up to 2 cubic yards of large household items placed at curb). The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 972-769-4150 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Plano?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated Cardboard and Paperboard (flattened), Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, and Office Paper, Aluminum and Steel/Tin Cans, Plastic Bottles, Tubs, and Jugs (clean, #1-5 and #7), Glass Bottles and Jars (all colors). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags, Wraps, and Film, Styrofoam and Polystyrene Foam, Food Residue and Liquids, Garden Hoses and Electrical Cords, Batteries and Electronic Waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).