Conroe, TX trash pickup schedule
Conroe trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Frontier Waste Solutions City of Conroe residential trash, recycling and bulk/brush collected by contractor Frontier Waste Solutions since October 1, 2025 (replaced WM); billed through City of Conroe Utility Billing. Some annexed areas (April Sound MUDs) are served by other contractors (e.g. Bailey Brothers) with different days and holidays.2 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly in the trash cart; larger amounts with monthly scheduled bulk & brush1 |
| Set out | at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your service day; lids facing the street, 4 ft clearance2 |
| Your pickup day | One weekday (Monday–Friday) per area for trash and recycling. Zone map: maps.cityofconroe.org. App: City of Conroe Residential Trash Service map · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday service moves to Friday Nov 27 (city rule: resume day after holiday; Frontier: service occurs the following day)2 |
Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Conroe holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No garbage, recycling or bulk collection on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day when they fall on a weekday; Frontier resumes the day after the holiday (that day's service moves to the following day)2 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | frontierwaste.com1 |
| 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 dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday service moves to Friday Nov 27 (city rule: resume day after holiday; Frontier: service occurs the following day)2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday service moves to the following day (Saturday Dec 26) per Frontier's Conroe page1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday service moves to the following day (Saturday Jan 2) per Frontier's Conroe page1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Conroe
| How it works | Scheduled pickup: request it ahead1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Schedule at least two business days ahead via the Frontier Waste app, frontierwaste.com, phone 936-258-9035 or [email protected]; collection week shown on the Bulk & Brush Collection Map; missed date = wait for next month1 |
| Limits | Once per month, up to 8 cubic yards; brush cut, tied and bundled, 40 lb and 4 ft max per bundle; yard waste bagged and tied; Freon appliances need a certified removal tag1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Conroe
| Pickup | weekly, same day as trash1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart1 |
| Plastics | Plastic bottles only (milk, water, detergent, shampoo)1 |
| Cart | 95-gallon recycling cart; do not bag recyclables1 |
Accepted
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly in the trash cart; larger amounts with monthly scheduled bulk & brush1 |
| Rules | Yard waste may go in the trash cart; extra yard waste bagged and tied and brush bundled (40 lb, 4 ft) with scheduled bulk & brush pickup1 |
| 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) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Conroe/North Montgomery Recycling Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Montgomery County Precinct 1 (per Frontier page) |
| Address | 142 W. Wally Wilkerson Pkwy, Conroe, TX 77303 · Map1 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (call to confirm)1 |
| Fees | Fees may apply1 |
| Phone | 936-539-7911 |
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Montgomery County Precinct 3 |
| Address | 1209 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380 · Map1 |
| Hours | Monday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (lunch 11:30–12:30); household chemicals Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Phone | 281-367-7283 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Frontier Waste app, phone 936-258-9035, or frontierwaste.com2 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Frontier Waste 936-258-9035 (service issues, missed pickups, cart repair); City of Conroe Utility Billing 936-522-3170 option 3 (carts, extra service, tags)1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | frontierwaste.com1 |
Nearby cities
- Houston, TX38 miles · The city collects
- College Station, TX51 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Pasadena, TX51 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Sugar Land, TX52 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Pearland, TX54 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- League City, TX62 miles · A private hauler under city contract
Other cities served by Frontier Waste Solutions
- McKinney, TXFrontier Waste Solutions
- Pasadena, TXFrontier Waste Solutions (most areas); City of Pasadena Sanitation municipal crews (remaining areas)
- Pearland, TXFrontier Waste Solutions
All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.
Conroe trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Conroe?
Trash is collected weekly. One weekday (Monday–Friday) per area for trash and recycling.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Conroe?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday service moves to Friday Nov 27 (city rule: resume day after holiday; Frontier: service occurs the following day)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Conroe?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday service moves to the following day (Saturday Dec 26) per Frontier's Conroe page
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Conroe?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday service moves to the following day (Saturday Jan 2) per Frontier's Conroe page
How do I get rid of bulky items in Conroe?
Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Schedule at least two business days ahead via the Frontier Waste app, frontierwaste.com, phone 936-258-9035 or [email protected]; collection week shown on the Bulk & Brush Collection Map; missed date = wait for next month
Does Conroe recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Conroe?
Use the city’s online form (Frontier Waste app, phone 936-258-9035, or frontierwaste.com) or call Frontier Waste 936-258-9035 (service issues, missed pickups, cart repair); City of Conroe Utility Billing 936-522-3170 option 3 (carts, extra service, tags).
Sources
- 1 City of Conroe – Frontier Waste SolutionsContracted hauler · frontierwaste.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Conroe Residential Trash map layer (city GIS)City · maps.cityofconroe.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 City of Conroe websiteCity · cityofconroe.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 City of Conroe GIS: Residential Trash Service Info layer (live query) and UB/FrontierBulkMap bulk-week layerCity · maps.cityofconroe.org · checked October 30, 2026
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