Austin 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.
Austin 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 and paper boxes
- Plastic bottles, tubs, buckets and jars
- Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- Aluminum foil and metal cans
- Food and beverage cartons
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags or film
- Styrofoam
- Batteries or electronics
- Textiles or clothing
- Garden hoses or tanglers
Can you recycle these items in Austin?
Can you recycle cardboard in Austin?
AcceptedBreak down boxes roughly 2x2 feet; use lid of cart as size guide.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Austin?
Accepted with conditionsClean cardboard only; food-soiled sections belong in compost or trash.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Austin?
AcceptedRinse bottles, jugs, and jars.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Austin?
AcceptedRinse milk jugs and detergent containers.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Austin?
AcceptedRinse plastic containers.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Austin?
AcceptedRinse plastic bottles and tubs.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Austin?
AcceptedRinse yogurt cups and food containers.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Austin?
AcceptedRigid plastic only; no styrofoam.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Austin?
AcceptedRinse other rigid plastics.
Can you recycle glass in Austin?
AcceptedGlass bottles and jars of all colors; caps and labels can stay on.
Can you recycle aluminum in Austin?
AcceptedClean steel, tin, and aluminum cans; aluminum foil balled 2 inches or larger.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Austin?
Accepted with conditionsPlace shredded paper in paper bags or compost cart, not loose in blue cart.
DPW & sanitation contact
Austin Resource Recovery · municipal dpw
Phone: (512) 494-9400
2514 Business Center DrAustin, TX 78744
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Austin, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out by 5:30 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Austin?
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 Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Austin?
Up to 3 on-demand bulk collections per year scheduled by appointment The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (512) 494-9400 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Austin?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper boxes, Plastic bottles, tubs, buckets and jars, Glass bottles and jars (all colors), Aluminum foil and metal cans, Food and beverage cartons. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags or film, Styrofoam, Batteries or electronics, Textiles or clothing, Garden hoses or tanglers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).