Abilene, TX trash pickup schedule

Abilene trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 131,588 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Abilene Solid Waste Services Division collects residential trash (curbside 95-96 gal carts or shared 300-gal alley containers); by ordinance it is the only trash collection agency allowed in city limits (short-term construction debris excepted). No curbside recycling service is listed; recycling is drop-off.¹
How often	Trash twice weekly (Monday & Thursday or Tuesday & Friday), yard waste with brush & bulky collection (odd months, curbside)¹
Set out	put the cart out early - collection starts at 6 a.m.; on the curb (not the street), handle facing the house, no more than 5 ft back, 5 ft from cars and mailboxes; do not leave carts at the curb on non-collection days¹
Your pickup day	Zone map: abilene.maps.arcgis.com¹ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²

Bulk items: set-days (curbside brush & bulky: one Monday-start sweep per residence in odd months; alley: about 3 times a year) plus scheduled pickup by phone (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).

Abilene holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	If your collection day falls on New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day there is no collection; on MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve collection runs as scheduled. No make-up day is published. Brush & bulky: no pickup on holidays.²
Official notice	abilenetx.gov
Scheduled holidays	Collection as scheduled: MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve²

Abilene trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential or commercial trash collection; the city publishes no make-up day²
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Christmas Eve	Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential or commercial trash collection; no make-up day published²

Abilene trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential or commercial trash collection; no make-up day published²
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Good Friday	Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential or commercial trash collection; no make-up day published²
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No change	Residential trash collecting; drop-off centers closed²
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Abilene

How it works	set-days (curbside brush & bulky: one Monday-start sweep per residence in odd months; alley: about 3 times a year) plus scheduled pickup by phone¹
How to request	Curbside: set out no more than 48 hours before crews are due, within 5 ft of the street; alley: no more than 10 days before. Scheduled pickups (Wednesdays & Fridays) by calling (325) 676-6053; call the same number for crew location/status¹
Limits	Each item must fit within 8 ft x 4 ft x 3 ft; tree limbs cut to 4-ft lengths; boxes broken down and stacked; carpet cut into manageable sizes; large appliances by scheduled pickup; no contractor waste¹
Fees	Routine sweep: no separate fee published; scheduled pickup: hourly rates may apply depending on truck¹
Not accepted	Waste from hired contractors (tree trimmers, roofers, rug layers, etc.)¹

Sources: Solid Waste & Recycling Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Abilene

Pickup	Not published by the city (official page)
Type	none (no curbside recycling); drop-off at Neighborhood Recycling Centers and the Environmental Recycling Center⁴
Glass	not accepted (listed under 'We Don't Accept' at the Environmental Recycling Center)³
Plastics	not accepted at the Environmental Recycling Center³

Accepted

Environmental Recycling Center: aluminum cans, bi-metal cans, cardboard, scrap metal, appliances (incl. refrigerant), tires (fee)³
Neighborhood Recycling Centers: basic recyclables such as cardboard and aluminum⁴

Not accepted

At the ERC: concrete, glass, paper, plastics (brush, furniture and fencing go to the Brush Center / Citizens Convenience Center)³

Programs

Recycling Re-Store: usable household chemicals in original labeled containers reissued free at 2209 Oak Street³

Sources: Environmental Recycling Center, Neighborhood Recycling Centers Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	no separate yard-waste cart; tree limbs (4-ft lengths) go out with brush & bulky pickup or to the Brush Center at 2149 Sandy Street; grass clippings best left on the lawn¹
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	with brush & bulky collection (odd months, curbside)¹
Rules	Brush Center: leaves and limbs from residential customers free with driver's license + current City Municipal Services Statement; limbs 6-8 ft, max 18 in diameter; bagged grass/leaves emptied on site; not accepted: larger tree trunks, root systems⁵
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Solid Waste & Recycling, Abilene Brush Center Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Environmental Recycling Center (incl. household hazardous waste)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	2209 Oak Street, Abilene, TX 79602 · Map³
Hours	Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday & Monday and city holidays³
Fees	tires $2 passenger / $5 truck³
Who can use it	residents only, no commercial³
Phone	(325) 672-2209

Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Environmental Recycling Center

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	2209 Oak Street, Abilene, TX 79602 · Map³
Hours	same as Environmental Recycling Center³
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	residents only³
Accepts	acids/drain cleaners, aerosols, antifreeze and auto fluids, auto and rechargeable batteries, DIY oil and filters, fertilizers/pesticides, paints, poisons, pool chemicals, solvents; no unlabeled containers, containers over 1 gallon, gas cylinders, business waste³
Phone	(325) 672-2209

Abilene Brush Center

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	2149 Sandy Street, Abilene, TX 79601 · Map⁵
Hours	Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday and city holidays⁵
Fees	free for residents; fees for commercial; mulch free self-loaded⁵
Who can use it	driver's license + current City Municipal Services Statement⁵
Not accepted	larger tree trunks; root systems
Phone	(325) 677-2149

Citizens Convenience Station (bulky items)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	2149 Sandy Street, Abilene, TX 79601 · Map⁶
Hours	Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday and city holidays⁶
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	residents only; driver's license + current City Municipal Services Statement; about one pickup-bed load per visit⁶
Accepts	mattresses, couches, furniture, bulky items, TVs & electronics, carpet (2 rolls), wood fencing (50 ft); no construction waste, tires, food/paper⁶
Phone	(325) 677-2149

Neighborhood Recycling Centers (several locations)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	4579 Buffalo Gap Road (79606); 1657 Texas Hwy 351 (North Walmart, 79601); 1301 South 8th Street (79602); 4350 Southwest Drive (new location, 79606); 920 N. Willis Street (United Supermarkets, 79603) · Map⁴⁹
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Regional Landfill (Republic Services) and Abilene Environmental Landfill (both private)

Type	Landfill
Run by	Private operator
Address	north of Abilene on FM 3034 · Map⁷
Hours	contact landfill⁷
Fees	contact landfill⁷
Phone	(325) 672-7613 Regional; (325) 437-3093 Environmental

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Environmental Recycling Center, Neighborhood Recycling Centers, Abilene Brush Center, Citizens Convenience Center, Landfill, Facilities - Recycling Centers category Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	Solid Waste Services (325) 676-6053 (also crew locations/status); billing clerk (325) 676-6054¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	abilenetx.gov
Email	[email protected]¹
Address	149 Gann St, Abilene, TX 79601¹

Sources: Solid Waste & Recycling Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

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Abilene trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Abilene?

Trash is collected twice weekly (Monday & Thursday or Tuesday & Friday). Abilene does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (abilene.maps.arcgis.com).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Abilene?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential or commercial trash collection; the city publishes no make-up day

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Abilene?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential or commercial trash collection; no make-up day published

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Abilene?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential or commercial trash collection; no make-up day published

How do I get rid of bulky items in Abilene?

set-days (curbside brush & bulky: one Monday-start sweep per residence in odd months; alley: about 3 times a year) plus scheduled pickup by phone. Curbside: set out no more than 48 hours before crews are due, within 5 ft of the street; alley: no more than 10 days before. Scheduled pickups (Wednesdays & Fridays) by calling (325) 676-6053; call the same number for crew location/status Fees: Routine sweep: no separate fee published; scheduled pickup: hourly rates may apply depending on truck.

Does Abilene recycle glass?

Glass: not accepted (listed under 'We Don't Accept' at the Environmental Recycling Center).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Abilene?

call Solid Waste Services (325) 676-6053 (also crew locations/status); billing clerk (325) 676-6054.

Sources

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Solid Waste & RecyclingCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday ScheduleCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Environmental Recycling CenterCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Neighborhood Recycling CentersCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Abilene Brush CenterCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Citizens Convenience CenterCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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LandfillCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Fee Schedule (Solid Waste section)City · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Facilities - Recycling Centers categoryCity · abilenetx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste Areas (Trash_Pickup) FeatureServer layer 0 / My Trash Services web appCity · services6.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026

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