Corpus Christi, TX trash pickup schedule

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

Population 317,247 (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 Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services collects trash/yard waste (brown or green cart, weekly), recycling (blue cart, every other week) and brush/bulky (scheduled sections, twice a year) with city crews and city-owned carts.²
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly (with trash)¹
Set out	cart at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on collection day; removed no later than midnight on collection day⁶¹⁵
Your pickup day	Zone map: corpuschristitx.gov. App: CC Recycles² · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Moved to Saturday. Thursday Nov. 26 -> Saturday Nov. 28; zones 4 and 9 per the City pamphlet table. CONFLICT: the 2026 Zone 4 calendar PDF shows Nov. 26 as a normal trash day with no holiday mark (Zone 9 calendar matches the table). Recheck for a City notice before Nov. 26.¹⁴

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Corpus Christi holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No collection on the listed City holidays; the affected zones are collected on an alternate Saturday (2026: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, Christmas; usually the Saturday after, but for MLK Day the Saturday before). Holidays on a Saturday are 'not affected'. Service continues as scheduled for all other federal holidays.¹¹¹⁴¹⁵
Official notice	corpuschristitx.gov

Corpus Christi trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Thursday Jan. 1 -> Saturday Jan. 3; zones 4 and 9 (past).¹⁴
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Monday Jan. 19 -> Saturday BEFORE, Jan. 17; zones 1 and 6 (past).¹⁴
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Friday June 19 -> Saturday June 20; zones 5 and 10 (past). (Zone 10 calendar PDF shows no holiday mark on June 19.)¹⁴
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Thursday Nov. 26 -> Saturday Nov. 28; zones 4 and 9 per the City pamphlet table. CONFLICT: the 2026 Zone 4 calendar PDF shows Nov. 26 as a normal trash day with no holiday mark (Zone 9 calendar matches the table). Recheck for a City notice before Nov. 26.¹⁴
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Friday Dec. 25 -> Saturday Dec. 26; zones 5 and 10 (also marked on the Zone 10 calendar).¹⁴

Corpus Christi trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Moved to Saturday	Zones 5 and 10: Friday Jan. 1 moves to Saturday Jan. 2, 2027.¹¹
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Moved to Saturday	Zones 1 and 6: Monday Jan. 18 is collected the Saturday BEFORE, Jan. 16, 2027.¹¹
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Juneteenth	Sat, Jun 19, 2027	No change	Falls on Saturday; not affected.¹¹
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
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	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	Moved to Saturday	Zones 4 and 9: Thursday Nov. 25 moves to Saturday Nov. 27, 2027.¹¹
Christmas Day	Sat, Dec 25, 2027	No change	Falls on Saturday; not affected.¹¹

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

Sources: 2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English), 2026 Solid Waste Services pamphlet (English), 2027 Solid Waste Services Customer Guide (English) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Corpus Christi

How it works	Set collection days³¹⁵
How to request	no booking: set out only during your section's published set-out window (twice a year; sections 1A-10C incl. 9D; find yours on the interactive map or CC Recycles app); collection begins the day after the last set-out date³
Limits	ONE truckload per scheduled collection; no pile larger than 6 ft high x 10 ft long x 6 ft deep; separate heavy brush from bulky items; separate bulky items into piles by group (metal, non-metal, brush, tires); remove freon from appliances; lumber is not brush³¹⁵
Fees	scheduled collection included; $82.63 + tax per additional load (added to the utility bill); improper set-out: Resource Recovery fees up to $231 and/or fines up to $2,000 per day³
Accepted	heavy brush: shrubs, tree limbs, bagged grass clippings, weeds, leaves, mulch, tree trimmings; bulky: furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, metal or plastic swing sets, plastic swimming pools, large toys, bicycles, aquarium tanks, large household appliances, tires (max 4, 20 in or smaller)³
Not accepted	household hazardous materials (asbestos, oil/gas/antifreeze, solvents, batteries, pool chemicals, paint, pesticides, poisons)³ construction materials: lumber, fencing, chain-link, pallets, rebar, t-posts, concrete, brick, rocks/stone, dirt and sand, roofing³
Schedule	Nov 2026-June 2027 cycle: 1A Nov. 25-29, 2026; 1B Dec. 2-6; 1C Dec. 9-13; 2A Dec. 16-20; 2B Dec. 23-27; 2C Dec. 30-Jan. 3; 3A Jan. 6-10, 2027; 3B Jan. 20-24 ... 10C June 9-13, 2027; second cycle June 23, 2027-Jan. 9, 2028³¹¹
Super bag	Super Bag for construction material/household items: $135 incl. tax, bought at J.C. Elliott Transfer Station (cash, debit, personal check); 96x48x30 in, up to 2,200 lbs; within 15 ft of the curb; call 311 to schedule collection; collected within three business days⁸¹⁵
Placement	same location as the carts; not in the street, gutter, sidewalk, drainage ditch, or a side yard on an arterial/collector street³

Sources: Heavy Brush and Bulky Items, Super Bag Collection Service, 2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English), 2027 Solid Waste Services Customer Guide (English) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Corpus Christi

Pickup	every other week¹
Type	single-stream⁷
Glass	not accepted in cart (glass bottles and jars are listed as non-recyclable); glass is accepted at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station¹¹¹⁵
Plastics	#1, #2 and #5 bottles and containers (kitchen, laundry, bath); caps removed¹⁴¹⁵
Rinse	rinse items and empty liquids⁷

Accepted

paper, plastic, cardboard and metals⁷
paper (boxes, magazines, mail, flattened cardboard); plastic #1, #2, #5 kitchen, laundry and bath bottles and containers; aluminum and steel cans; empty, rinsed, clean, loose¹⁴
cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, drink and food cans¹¹
seasonal paper (catalogs, mail, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards without glitter or foil); empty clean dry tin/aluminum cans and plastic tubs; plastic bottles with lids removed⁹
paper: junk mail, newspapers, office and school papers, magazines, catalogs, paperback books, empty flattened cardboard boxes, food boxes; metal: aluminum cans/bottles, steel cans, metal lids; plastic: beverage bottles, detergent/soap/shampoo bottles, milk jugs, butter/sour cream/yogurt tubs, plastic fruit containers (#1, #2, #5; caps removed)¹⁵

Not accepted

pizza boxes, plastic bags or loose packaging, caps, Styrofoam¹¹
wrapping paper and cards with glitter/foil, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, padded envelopes, all plastic bags, disposable batteries, decorations⁹
bottle caps and lids; milk/juice/stock/wine cartons; bagged recyclables (bags and contents are trash)⁷
glass (bottles, jars, light bulbs, mirrors, windows); plastic bags, hangers, wrap and film; aluminum foil, pans, wrappers; Styrofoam; hoses, cords, ribbon, string lights, rope; hazardous waste; electronics; yard waste; pizza boxes, paper plates/cups, take-out boxes, napkins/towels; ceramics; drink cartons; fabrics; diapers, toilet paper, medication, syringes, pet pads, pots and pans¹⁵

Programs

second recycling cart free via 311⁶
CC Recycles app / Waste Wizard item search⁷
one-time pick-up of moving boxes via 311⁷

Sources: Solid Waste Services, Questions and Documents (Cart FAQs), Recycling, Recycle Right: City Offers Recycling Tips to Address Post-…, 2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English), 2026 Solid Waste Services pamphlet (English), 2027 Solid Waste Services Customer Guide (English) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes - in the weekly trash cart (brown or green cart is for trash and yard waste)⁶
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	weekly (with trash)¹
Rules	yard waste may be bagged and placed in the trash cart for regular weekly collection; heavy brush (shrubs, limbs, bagged grass/leaves/mulch, trimmings) on the section set-out schedule³
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (latest published): bare live trees in the walk-in roll-off container at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station main gate (7001 Ayers St), 24/7, Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 31, 2026; no flocked trees in the container; artificial trees disposed of inside the Transfer Station; or set out during your brush/bulky set-out dates. 2026-27 not yet published.⁹
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Litter Critter: free monthly community cleanup (Saturdays) for residential trash, brush and household items; 2027 schedule published (first: Sat Jan 9, 2027, Flour Bluff High School, 2505 Waldron Road)¹¹

Sources: Solid Waste Services, Heavy Brush and Bulky Items, Questions and Documents (Cart FAQs), Recycle Right: City Offers Recycling Tips to Address Post-…, 2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

J.C. Elliott Transfer Station (Collection Center)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	7001 Ayers Street (Hwy 286 at Ayers), Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Map¹¹
Hours	Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.¹¹
Fees	up to 2 cubic yards of residential waste free per visit for City collection customers; loads over 2 cu yd or 100 lbs of construction waste and all commercial loads: $30.00 minimum (unless exempt with a Development Services remodel permit); $15.50 per load if not covered/secured; larger tires subject to a fee¹¹
Who can use it	City collection customers; valid U.S. government-issued ID required for entry (City landfill page: driver's license with an address inside city limits)¹¹
Accepts	household trash, brush, appliances, mattresses, furniture, TVs, cooking oil, glass, used motor oil, oil filters, residential construction materials, electronics, metal, up to 4 tires (20 in or less); free mulch Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.¹¹

J.C. Elliott Transfer Station - Household Hazardous Waste

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	7001 Ayers Street (Hwy 286 at Ayers), Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Map⁴
Hours	daily collection (station open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)⁴
Fees	free for Corpus Christi residents⁴
Who can use it	Corpus Christi residents⁴
Accepts	antifreeze, solvents, brake fluid, transmission fluid, batteries, cleaning solvents, oven cleaner, pool chemicals, paint, paint thinner/stripper, spray paint, weed killer, poisons, polishes, pesticides, insecticides; used motor oil & filters; up to 5 one-gallon containers of paint; no explosives/gunpowder or compressed gas cylinders; container size: the HHW web page says max one gallon per item, the 2027 Customer Guide says containers no larger than 5 gallons, properly labeled (conflict); prescription medication goes in the trash⁴

Cefe Valenzuela Landfill

Type	Landfill
Run by	The city
Address	Intersection of FM 2444 and County Road 20, Nueces County (14 miles southwest of City Hall) · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	$30 per visit minimum for commercial disposal; per-ton rates above the minimum⁵

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Landfill and Collection Centers, 2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	311 (Customer Call Center); J.C. Elliott Transfer Station 361-826-1631⁶¹¹
311	311 Call Center; MyCC311 app¹⁰
Official website	corpuschristitx.gov

Sources: Questions and Documents (Cart FAQs), 311 Call Center, 2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

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Corpus Christi trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Corpus Christi?

Trash is collected weekly. Corpus Christi does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (corpuschristitx.gov) or the CC Recycles app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Corpus Christi?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Thursday Nov. 26 -> Saturday Nov. 28; zones 4 and 9 per the City pamphlet table. CONFLICT: the 2026 Zone 4 calendar PDF shows Nov. 26 as a normal trash day with no holiday mark (Zone 9 calendar matches the table). Recheck for a City notice before Nov. 26.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Corpus Christi?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Friday Dec. 25 -> Saturday Dec. 26; zones 5 and 10 (also marked on the Zone 10 calendar).

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

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: Zones 5 and 10: Friday Jan. 1 moves to Saturday Jan. 2, 2027.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Corpus Christi?

Set collection days. no booking: set out only during your section's published set-out window (twice a year; sections 1A-10C incl. 9D; find yours on the interactive map or CC Recycles app); collection begins the day after the last set-out date Fees: scheduled collection included; $82.63 + tax per additional load (added to the utility bill); improper set-out: Resource Recovery fees up to $231 and/or fines up to $2,000 per day.

Does Corpus Christi recycle glass?

Glass: not accepted in cart (glass bottles and jars are listed as non-recyclable); glass is accepted at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Corpus Christi?

call 311 (Customer Call Center); J.C. Elliott Transfer Station 361-826-1631.

Sources

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Solid Waste ServicesCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Garbage Schedules and MapsCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Heavy Brush and Bulky ItemsCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Landfill and Collection CentersCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Questions and Documents (Cart FAQs)City · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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RecyclingCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Super Bag Collection ServiceCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycle Right: City Offers Recycling Tips to Address Post-Holiday Waste Surge (Dec 15, 2025)City · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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311 Call CenterCity · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2027 Solid Waste Services Tri-Fold Pamphlet (English)City · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Garbage Pick-Up Zone Calendars (Zones 4, 9, 10 rechecked)City · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycle Garbage Collection zones (ArcGIS FeatureServer)City · services.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Solid Waste Services pamphlet (English)City · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2027 Solid Waste Services Customer Guide (English)City · corpuschristitx.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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