Laredo 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 Have container set-out by the curb at 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Have container set-out by the curb at 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Grass bags, leaves, and small branches are collected every week on assigned collection days. Filled grass bags must not exceed 30 lbs and must not be torn. Tree limbs must be 3 inches or less in diameter and cut into bundles no higher than 2.5 feet, no wider than 4 feet, and 5 feet or less in length, securely tied with string or twine. Large clean brush piles can also be collected curbside for residents. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued green container for residential garbage
- Have container set out by the curb at 7:00 AM on collection day
- Place container at or near driveway about 4 feet away from yard trimmings, parked cars, and mailboxes
- Position container with wheels facing away from the street
- All household garbage must be bagged and fit easily in container with lid closed
- Do not place hot ashes, motor oil, hazardous waste, concrete blocks, paint, rocks, or dirt in cart
Laredo recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and empty)
- Paperboard boxes (cereal, cracker, tissue, and dry food boxes)
- Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, textbooks, and phone books
- Aluminum, steel, and tin beverage and food cans
- Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with caps removed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic wrap
- Glass bottles and jars (not accepted in curbside Billie Bote)
- Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids
- Pizza boxes or boxes with food residue and grease
- Yard waste, lawn clippings, and tree trimmings
- Styrofoam cups and packing materials
- Syringes, needles, batteries, and household hazardous waste
Laredo bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 956-796-1098 |
Laredo 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, Martin Luther King Jr. 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: Laredo, 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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 Laredo Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 956-796-1098
6912 HWY 359Laredo, TX 78043
These collection rules cover Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Laredo, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Have container set-out by the curb at 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Laredo?
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, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Laredo?
Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 956-796-1098 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Laredo?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and empty), Paperboard boxes (cereal, cracker, tissue, and dry food boxes), Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, textbooks, and phone books, Aluminum, steel, and tin beverage and food cans, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with caps removed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic wrap, Glass bottles and jars (not accepted in curbside Billie Bote), Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids, Pizza boxes or boxes with food residue and grease, Yard waste, lawn clippings, and tree trimmings, Styrofoam cups and packing materials, Syringes, needles, batteries, and household hazardous waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.