Amarillo 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 the cart near the curb with the handle facing the curb and the arrows on the lid pointing towards the street. Allow at least five feet of clearance around the cart for easy collection. Avoid placing the cart within twelve feet of low-hanging tree limbs or obstructions.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & Friday & SaturdaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: place the cart near the curb with the handle facing the curb and the arrows on the lid pointing towards the street. Allow at least five feet of clearance around the cart for easy collection. Avoid placing the cart within twelve feet of low-hanging tree limbs or obstructions. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | The City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date. | Up to 8 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Tree limbs and vegetative yard debris are collected free of charge through the scheduled curbside bulk pickup service, or residents may bring brush directly to city brush drop-off sites. |
Trash container requirements
- 95-gallon city-issued wheeled Curbside Cart with attached lid
- Place cart near the curb with handle facing the house and lid arrows pointing to the street
- Maintain at least 5 feet of clear distance on all sides of the cart
- Keep cart at least 12 feet away from low-hanging tree limbs and overhead wires
- Keep cart lids fully closed with no extra bags placed on top or next to the container
Amarillo recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Accepted items
- Used motor oil and oil filters (at designated drop-off centers)
- Clean aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened at city library and park containers)
Prohibited items
- Bulky trash and furniture placed in alleyway dumpsters
- Plastic bags and household trash mixed into cardboard bins
- Hazardous chemicals and liquid paint (schedule with HHW program)
Amarillo bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | The City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 8 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 806-378-6813 |
Amarillo 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: Amarillo, 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. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Amarillo Public Works Department Solid Waste Collection Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 806-378-6813
509 E 7th AveAmarillo, TX 79101
These collection rules cover Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Amarillo, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out place the cart near the curb with the handle facing the curb and the arrows on the lid pointing towards the street. Allow at least five feet of clearance around the cart for easy collection. Avoid placing the cart within twelve feet of low-hanging tree limbs or obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Amarillo?
The City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date. The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 806-378-6813 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Amarillo?
The listed accepted materials are Used motor oil and oil filters (at designated drop-off centers), Clean aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened at city library and park containers). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Bulky trash and furniture placed in alleyway dumpsters, Plastic bags and household trash mixed into cardboard bins, Hazardous chemicals and liquid paint (schedule with HHW program). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.