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El Paso, TX trash pickup schedule

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

Population 683,012 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) collects residential gray (trash) and blue (recycling) bins; ESD service fees are billed to the customer's El Paso Water Utilities account.1
How oftenRecycling every other week, on the regular garbage day4
Set outNot published by the city (official page)
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: ep311anon.elpasotexas.gov. App: EP311 Trash and Recycling Collection Calendar (web); ESD Works For You app (iOS/Android, by CityGovApp), linked from elpasoesd.net116 · Look up your day here
Holidays No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

El Paso holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo fixed holiday table; the City announces each holiday by media advisory. Residential trash is not collected on Mondays, so Monday holidays do not affect collection. For 2026 the city kept regular collection on Juneteenth (Fri Jun 19) and the July 4 observed day (Fri Jul 3); around Christmas/New Year's 2025-26 there was no collection on Thu-Fri with gray-bin-only Saturday make-ups. Check the city's announcement for each holiday.12
Official noticeelpasotexas.gov
El Paso trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Changes; see details No gray or blue bin collection Thu-Fri Jan 1-2, 2026; make-up Saturday Jan 3, gray bin only; blue bins held to the next recycling day. Landfill and CCS closed Jan 1-2, reopened Sat Jan 3.9
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change Monday holiday; no Monday trash routes. Citizen Collection Stations and Greater El Paso Landfill closed Jan 19.12
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 No change City offices closed; trash, recycling, landfill and CCS on regular hours.13
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change City offices closed Friday July 3 (observed holiday) but residential trash and recycling ran as normal; landfill and Citizen Collection Stations closed Saturday July 4.7
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 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 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: Media advisory 07/01/2026: 2026 Fourth of July Holiday Sch…, News release 11/25/2025: 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule, News release 12/16/2025: Holiday Schedule, Tips for Househ…, Media advisory 11/06/2025: Veterans Day Holiday Schedule 2…, Media advisory 01/14/2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holi…, Media advisory 06/16/2026: 2026 Juneteenth Holiday Schedule, Media advisory 06/26/2026: 2026 Fourth of July Holiday Sch…, Media advisory 08/24/2025: 2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in El Paso

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online2
How to requestCall ESD at (915) 212-6000, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Fri; place items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day, not blocking sidewalks or traffic, at least 5 ft from bins, mailbox, fence, meter, cars or trees.2
LimitsNot published by the city (official page)
Fees$35 for 5 cubic yards or less; $7 per additional cubic yard; plus tax2
Accepted
  • Appliances (empty), barbecues (fuel removed), brush, tree trunks, branches and green waste, carpet, doors, furniture, lumber, pallets, lawnmowers (fuel/oil removed), mattresses and box springs2
Not accepted
  • Titled items (vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, boats), commercial/industrial material, compressed gas cylinders, recyclables, dirt/rocks/concrete, tires and hazardous materials, used electronics2

Sources: Community Services (special collections, fees) Last checked Report a change

Recycling in El Paso

Pickupevery other week, on the regular garbage day4
Typesingle-stream4
Glassnot accepted4
Plastics#1 and #2 only4
WeatherBlue-bin collection can be suspended on high-wind days (gusts over 40 mph); gray bins continue as scheduled and the city announces a make-up day.10

Accepted

  • Paper: newspaper, junk mail and envelopes, office paper, books (hardcovers removed), magazines, catalogs, phone books, wrapping paper without foil/glitter, paper bags, cards4
  • Cardboard: cereal/dry food boxes (no liner), cardboard egg cartons, flattened boxes, tissue boxes, paper rolls, shoe and gift boxes4
  • Plastics #1 and #24
  • Aluminum and tin cans, with lids, free of food/liquid4

Not accepted

  • Bagged recyclables, textiles, yard waste, food and liquids, glass, pizza boxes, plastic bags and Styrofoam, tanglers (wires, electronics, hoses)4
  • E-waste (take to a Citizen Collection Station)4

Sources: Recycle Right El Paso, News release 02/17/2026: City to Suspend Recycling Collect… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupNo separate curbside yard-waste collection is listed on the ESD pages; yard waste is not accepted in the blue bin; brush, tree trunks, branches and other green waste go to the fee-based special (bulky) pick-up or a Citizen Collection Station.2
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenNot published by the city (official page)
RulesNot published by the city (official page)
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2025-26 season: live trees recycled free at any Citizen Collection Station starting December 27, 2025 (no ornaments, lights, frost or glitter; no water bill needed). The ESD station page gives February 8 as the final drop-off day (year not stated). 2026-27 not yet published.9
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Free turkey grease and cooking oil drop-off at any Citizen Collection Station (no water bill required) - announced in the Dec 2025 holiday release9

Sources: Community Services (special collections, fees), Recycle Right El Paso, ESD Collection Stations (elpasoesd.net), News release 12/16/2025: Holiday Schedule, Tips for Househ… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Citizen Collection Stations (5): Northeast 9171 Stahala Dr; Central 2492 Harrison Ave; Westside 121 Atlantic Rd; Mission Valley 1034 Pendale Rd; Eastside 3500-3516 Confederate Dr

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Addresssee name3
Hours8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve; may close for wind, rain or snow3
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itEl Paso residents only (no businesses/contractors); pass required; current water bill plus matching ID; 4 visits/month; max 5 gal paint and motor oil per month; single-axle trailers up to 8 ft; no construction/demolition material3
Acceptstrash, household hazardous waste, recyclables, bulky items, e-waste3

Greater El Paso Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byThe city
Address2600 Darrington Rd, Clint, TX 79928 · Map1
HoursMonday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday closed1
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

Household hazardous waste at Citizen Collection Stations

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Addressany of the five Citizen Collection Stations1
Hours8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday1
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itEl Paso residents with water bill + ID1

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

Sources: Environmental Services, Community Services (special collections, fees), Collection Stations Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formelpasoesd.net (ESD 'Report a Problem' for missed garbage and bin requests; also 3-1-1 / elpasotexas.gov/311). Missed recycling: call (915) 212-6000 if not picked up by 3 p.m.16
Phone(915) 212-6000 (Environmental Services)2
3113-1-1 (report online at elpasotexas.gov/311)1
Official websiteelpasotexas.gov

Sources: Environmental Services, Community Services (special collections, fees), Recycle Right El Paso, ESD resident portal (elpasoesd.net): What goes where / Rep… Last checked Report a change

El Paso trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in El Paso?

El Paso does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (ep311anon.elpasotexas.gov) or the EP311 Trash and Recycling Collection Calendar (web); ESD Works For You app (iOS/Android, by CityGovApp), linked from elpasoesd.net app.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in El Paso?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Changes; see details: No gray or blue bin collection Thu-Fri Jan 1-2, 2026; make-up Saturday Jan 3, gray bin only; blue bins held to the next recycling day. Landfill and CCS closed Jan 1-2, reopened Sat Jan 3.

How do I get rid of bulky items in El Paso?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call ESD at (915) 212-6000, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Fri; place items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day, not blocking sidewalks or traffic, at least 5 ft from bins, mailbox, fence, meter, cars or trees. Fees: $35 for 5 cubic yards or less; $7 per additional cubic yard; plus tax.

Does El Paso recycle glass?

Glass: not accepted.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in El Paso?

Use the city’s online form (elpasoesd.net) or call (915) 212-6000 (Environmental Services).

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    Environmental ServicesCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Community Services (special collections, fees)City · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Collection StationsCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycle Right El PasoCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    ESD Collection Stations (elpasoesd.net)City · elpasoesd.net · checked October 30, 2026
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    EP311 Trash and Recycling Collection CalendarCity · ep311anon.elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Media advisory 07/01/2026: 2026 Fourth of July Holiday ScheduleCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    News release 11/25/2025: 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday ScheduleCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Media advisory 11/06/2025: Veterans Day Holiday Schedule 2025City · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Media advisory 01/14/2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday ScheduleCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Media advisory 06/16/2026: 2026 Juneteenth Holiday ScheduleCity · elpasotexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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