Corpus Christi Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Corpus Christi recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 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
- Cardboard boxes and paper packaging (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and catalogs
- Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and containers (empty and rinsed)
- Aluminum beverage cans and tin food cans (empty and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags, garbage bags, and plastic wrap (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Food scraps and liquids
- Batteries and electronic items
- Garden hoses and yard debris
Can you recycle these items in Corpus Christi?
Can you recycle cardboard in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Corpus Christi?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 361-826-2489
1201 Leopard StCorpus Christi, TX 78401
These collection rules cover Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Corpus Christi, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place the cart in the area next to the curb by 7:30 a.m. for collection. Remove carts no later than midnight on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Corpus Christi?
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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Corpus Christi?
City crews collect heavy brush and bulky items several times each year according to published zone schedules. Set out items during designated periods at the same location as regular carts. Bulky items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, metal swing sets, plastic pools, large toys, bicycles, appliances, and up to 4 passenger car tires (20 inches or smaller). The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 361-826-2489 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
What items are accepted for recycling in Corpus Christi?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and paper packaging (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and catalogs, Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and containers (empty and rinsed), Aluminum beverage cans and tin food cans (empty and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, garbage bags, and plastic wrap (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing containers, Glass bottles and jars, Food scraps and liquids, Batteries and electronic items, Garden hoses and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.