Garland 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 Put your green container outside by 7 a.m. on your designated collection day. Please leave your container out until at least 7 p.m. on your collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based 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: Put your green container outside by 7 a.m. on your designated collection day. Please leave your container out until at least 7 p.m. on your collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Garland provides weekly brush and bulky goods pickup from the front curb on the same day as regular trash collection. Bulky items may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before collection. Tree limbs may be placed at the front curb on any day of the week. Brush, bulky items, appliances, and bagged grass/leaves must be set out in separate piles at least 4 feet apart. Individual items weighing over 40 pounds will not be collected. Construction debris from owner remodeling is collected up to 4 times per calendar year. No dirt, rocks, concrete, asphalt, pallets, or roofing materials. | Up to 8 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Tree limbs and brush are collected curbside weekly on your regular collection day. Tree limbs may be placed at the curb on any day of the week, but must be in a separate pile at least 4 feet away from other bulky items. Grass clippings and leaves must be bagged and set out in their own pile at least 4 feet apart. Individual pieces must not exceed 40 pounds; cut larger limbs and tree trunks down to safe manageable sizes. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued green garbage cart for weekly residential refuse collection
- Put container out by 7 AM on your designated collection day and leave out until 7 PM
- Bag all trash to prevent litter during mechanical dumping and keep container clean
- Keep cart lid closed; do not overfill. Trash outside the container will not be picked up
- Position cart with wheels toward the house at the curb edge, driveway, or within 3 feet of alley edge
- Maintain at least 4 feet of clearance between multiple containers and from mailboxes, cars, and utility boxes
- Do not place chemicals or electronics in cart; take them to Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
Garland recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers (plastics #1-#5 and #7)
- Cardboard boxes, food boxes, and cartons (flattened)
- Paper, magazines, junk mail, and catalogs
- Aluminum, steel, and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean, dry, empty)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic film wrap, and plastic grocery sacks (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam cups, plates, egg cartons, and packing foam
- Food waste, liquids, and takeout to-go containers
- Garden hoses, electrical cords, and wires
- Batteries, propane tanks, and hazardous household chemicals
- Diapers and sanitary products
Garland bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Garland provides weekly brush and bulky goods pickup from the front curb on the same day as regular trash collection. Bulky items may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before collection. Tree limbs may be placed at the front curb on any day of the week. Brush, bulky items, appliances, and bagged grass/leaves must be set out in separate piles at least 4 feet apart. Individual items weighing over 40 pounds will not be collected. Construction debris from owner remodeling is collected up to 4 times per calendar year. No dirt, rocks, concrete, asphalt, pallets, or roofing materials. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 8 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 972-205-3500 |
Garland 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, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Garland, 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Garland Environmental Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 972-205-3500
1426 Commerce StGarland, TX 75040
These collection rules cover Zone City of Garland Sanitation Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Garland, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Put your green container outside by 7 a.m. on your designated collection day. Please leave your container out until at least 7 p.m. on your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Garland Sanitation Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Garland?
As of 2026-09-23: 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, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Garland Sanitation Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Garland?
Garland provides weekly brush and bulky goods pickup from the front curb on the same day as regular trash collection. Bulky items may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before collection. Tree limbs may be placed at the front curb on any day of the week. Brush, bulky items, appliances, and bagged grass/leaves must be set out in separate piles at least 4 feet apart. Individual items weighing over 40 pounds will not be collected. Construction debris from owner remodeling is collected up to 4 times per calendar year. No dirt, rocks, concrete, asphalt, pallets, or roofing materials. The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 972-205-3500 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Garland Sanitation Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Garland?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers (plastics #1-#5 and #7), Cardboard boxes, food boxes, and cartons (flattened), Paper, magazines, junk mail, and catalogs, Aluminum, steel, and tin food and beverage cans, Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean, dry, empty). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic film wrap, and plastic grocery sacks (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam cups, plates, egg cartons, and packing foam, Food waste, liquids, and takeout to-go containers, Garden hoses, electrical cords, and wires, Batteries, propane tanks, and hazardous household chemicals, Diapers and sanitary products. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Garland Sanitation Collection Routes.