Amarillo Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Amarillo recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 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
- 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)
Can you recycle these items in Amarillo?
Can you recycle cardboard in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Amarillo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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.