Sugar Land Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Sugar Land recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. 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
- Flattened Cardboard and Paperboard
- Newspaper, Office Paper, and Mail
- Plastic Bottles and Containers (#1-5 and #7)
- Aluminum and Bi-Metal Cans
- Glass Bottles and Jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic Shopping Bags and Film
- Styrofoam Packaging
- Garden Hoses and Electrical Cables
- Shredded Paper
- Hazardous Chemicals and Motor Oil
Can you recycle these items in Sugar Land?
Can you recycle cardboard in Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Sugar Land?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Sugar Land?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Sugar Land?
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 Sugar Land?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services (City of Sugar Land Franchise) · contractor
Phone: 281-275-2450
2700 Town Center Blvd. NorthSugar Land, TX 77479
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Zones).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Sugar Land, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Thursday. Set containers out Place green automated carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on service days. Place carts at least 4 feet apart and 4 feet from obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Zones).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Sugar Land?
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, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Zones).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Sugar Land?
Monthly bulky waste collection of up to 5 cubic yards on designated service day. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 281-275-2450 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Zones).
What items are accepted for recycling in Sugar Land?
The listed accepted materials are Flattened Cardboard and Paperboard, Newspaper, Office Paper, and Mail, Plastic Bottles and Containers (#1-5 and #7), Aluminum and Bi-Metal Cans, Glass Bottles and Jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Shopping Bags and Film, Styrofoam Packaging, Garden Hoses and Electrical Cables, Shredded Paper, Hazardous Chemicals and Motor Oil. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Zones).