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What Day Is Trash Pickup in Austin, TX?

Updated November 2026

Quick Answer for Austin

  • Trash day: Tuesdays, collected by Austin Resource Recovery
  • Recycling: biweekly on Tuesdays — no plastic bags, no styrofoam
  • Next holiday delay: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026)
  • Bulk pickup: request online — 2 free/year

Trash pickup in Austin is weekly on Tuesdays. Austin Resource Recovery collects trash, recycling (biweekly on Tuesdays), and yard waste (weekly). Bins out by 6:30 AM.

Quick Facts

Trash Provider

Austin Resource Recovery

Municipal service

Contact

512-494-9400

Official website

Trash Pickup

Tuesdays (weekly)

Set out by 6:30 AM

Recycling Pickup

Tuesdays (biweekly)

14 materials accepted

Pickup Schedule

Trash Collection

Once per week

Tuesdays

Recycling Collection

Every other week

Tuesdays

Yard Waste

weekly

Fridays

Schedules vary by neighborhood. Check with Austin Resource Recovery for your exact pickup day.

Recycling Rules

Austin accepts 14 materials for curbside recycling. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items.

Accepted

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Office paper & mail
  • Aluminum cans
  • Steel / tin cans

NOT Accepted

  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Plastic bags & film
  • Styrofoam (EPS)
  • Paper coffee cups
  • Shredded paper
  • Batteries (household alkaline)
Recycling rules for Austin

Bulk Pickup

How to Schedule

Request online

Free Pickups Per Year

2 free

Call your waste hauler for pricing.

Bulk pickup details for Austin

Holiday Pickup Schedule

Federal holidays delay trash pickup in Austin by one day. Next: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026).

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026
Presidents' DayFebruary 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Holiday schedule for Austin

Composting in Austin

AvailableCurbside pickup

Austin offers curbside composting for organic waste. Check your hauler for green bin availability.

Hazardous Waste

Paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash in Austin.6 drop-off locations for household hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste drop-off in Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Austin?
Trash pickup in Austin, TX is weekly on Tuesdays. Set out your bins by 6:30 AM. Austin Resource Recovery handles residential waste collection. Recycling is collected biweekly on Tuesdays.
Can I recycle pizza boxes in Austin?
Yes — Clean portions are recyclable. Greasy sections can go in compost where available, otherwise trash. Many programs now accept the whole box. In Austin, pizza boxes are accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Austin?
To schedule bulk pickup in Austin, request online. You get 2 free pickups per year. Maximum 8 items per pickup.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Austin?
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) affects trash pickup in Austin. Pickup on this day and the rest of the week delayed by one day. Check with Austin Resource Recovery for your specific route. Most federal holidays delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week.
What goes in the recycling bin in Austin?
Austin accepts 14 types of materials for curbside recycling, including cardboard, paper, glass bottles (check locally), aluminum and steel cans, and plastic #1, #2, and #5 containers. Do NOT put plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items in recycling. Rinse all containers before placing them in the bin.
Does Austin have composting?
Yes, Austin offers composting. Curbside composting is available — use your green bin for food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper.
What do I do if they missed my trash pickup in Austin?
If your trash was missed in Austin, first confirm it was your scheduled pickup day and that bins were out by 6:30 AM. Then call Austin Resource Recovery at 311 (or your hauler's direct line) to report the miss. Most cities require you to report within 24 hours. Keep your bins at the curb until the makeup collection, which is typically within 1-2 business days.
Where do I take hazardous waste in Austin?
Austin has approximately 5 household hazardous waste drop-off locations. Items like paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash. Auto parts stores accept motor oil for free. Best Buy and Staples accept electronics. For everything else, use your city's HHW collection events or permanent facility.

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Pickup schedules and rules are based on published municipal data. Schedules vary by neighborhood and route. Always confirm with Austin Resource Recovery for your specific address. This page is for informational purposes only.