League City, TX trash pickup schedule

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

Population 119,905 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	A private hauler under city contract: AmeriWaste League City, Inc. City contract with AmeriWaste (new contract from May 1, 2025) covers residential and commercial customers; trash billed on the city utility bill ($21.69/month residential from May 2025). Residents supply their own trash cans (55 gal max); AmeriWaste supplies the 48-gal recycling cart.¹
How often	Trash twice weekly, yard waste on both of your trash days (twice weekly)¹³
Set out	at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days, no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before; pickup any time 7 a.m.–7 p.m.¹
Your pickup day	Three zones: Yellow Mon & Thu, Green Tue & Fri, Blue Wed & Sat (trash); recycling day is one of the two zone days, per address on the map. Zone map: leaguecity.maps.arcgis.com · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Skipped (no make-up day). Thursday (Yellow zone Mon/Thu) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Monday Nov 30)¹

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

League City holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No pickup on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; if your pickup day falls on one of those holidays, it is picked up on your next regularly scheduled day (no make-up day); other holidays no change stated¹
Official notice	leaguecitytx.gov¹

League City 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 dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	Thursday (Yellow zone Mon/Thu) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Monday Nov 30)¹
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	Friday (Green zone Tue/Fri) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Tuesday Dec 29)¹

League City 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)	Friday (Green zone Tue/Fri) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Tuesday Jan 5)¹
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.

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

Bulk trash pickup in League City

How it works	Set collection days²
How to request	No booking: heavy trash (furniture, washers, dryers, stoves, toilets, Freon-free fridges/freezers, yard waste) goes out on your trash days; excess/move-out debris and TVs/electronics/appliance special pickups by calling AmeriWaste 281-585-3200³
Limits	Up to two heavy trash items per collection day; items must be liftable by two people; 4 ft from other objects; out by 7 a.m., not before 6 p.m. the evening before²
Fees	Included in service; construction debris pickup in dumpster bags by appointment for a fee⁸
Not accepted	Computers, TVs, microwaves (hazardous waste); car parts; construction waste; heavy gym equipment; appliances not drained of Freon (need licensed technician tag)² Construction debris (roll-off via Hill Sand Inc. 281-482-1213, AmeriWaste facility drop-off, or paid dumpster-bag pickup)⁸

Sources: Heavy Trash, Yard Waste, Construction Debris Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in League City

Pickup	Not published by the city (official page)
Type	single-stream⁴
Glass	accepted in cart⁴
Plastics	#1–#7 except #6⁴
Cart	48-gallon closed-top wheeled cart from AmeriWaste (stays with the address); clear or clear-blue recycling bags may also be set at the curb; do not bag items in the cart⁴

Accepted

Cardboard (flattened), paperboard, chipboard, kraft paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, envelopes, office/colored paper, phone books/paperback books⁴
Aluminum, bi-metal and steel cans⁴
Glass (all colors)⁴
Plastics #1–#7 except #6; caps can stay on⁴

Not accepted

Plastic bags and packaging wrap (grocery bags to stores)⁴
Polystyrene/Styrofoam⁴
Pizza boxes and food-soiled cardboard⁴
Batteries, light bulbs, ammunition, medical waste, ceramics, clothing/toys, tires, yard waste, food waste, chip bags, candy wrappers, tissue⁴
Metal items such as car parts, pots/pans, clothes hangers⁴

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

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes³
Season	year-round³
How often	on both of your trash days (twice weekly)³
Rules	Leaves/grass/trimmings in bags under 50 lb; branches bundled and tied, under 5 ft long, under 18 in diameter, under 50 lb; max six bags/bundles combined per pickup; no tree trunks or root balls; total limbs under 300 lb³
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)
Cleanup events	HHW drop-off events at Hometown Heroes Park: March 14 and September 12, 2026⁶ Curbside pickup of TVs, electronics, microwaves and appliances, November 9–14, 2026 (call AmeriWaste 281-585-3200 between October 12 and October 31 to get on the list); other 2026 windows Jan 12–17, May 11–16, Jul 13–18⁶

Sources: Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Stella Roberts Recycling Center (Pearland)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	City of Pearland
Address	5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX · Map⁶
Hours	By appointment, Tuesday–Saturday; fire extinguishers Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.⁶
Fees	League City residents pay $1.50/lb for paint and household chemicals; $5–$15 per TV; $5 per fire extinguisher⁶
Who can use it	Open to League City residents for a fee⁶

AmeriWaste facility (construction debris)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	AmeriWaste
Address	3894 Hwy 6 · Map⁸
Hours	By scheduled drop-off time (call 281-585-3200)⁸
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	League City residents once a month with driver's license and current paid water bill; pickup-bed height max, no trailers⁸

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste, Construction Debris Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	League City trash hotline 281-554-1100; AmeriWaste 281-331-8400 (also listed: AmeriWaste 281-585-3200 for recycling carts, heavy/special pickups and HHW lists)¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	leaguecitytx.gov¹

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

Nearby cities

All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.

League City trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in League City?

Trash is collected twice weekly. Three zones: Yellow Mon & Thu, Green Tue & Fri, Blue Wed & Sat (trash); recycling day is one of the two zone days, per address on the map.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in League City?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Thursday (Yellow zone Mon/Thu) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Monday Nov 30)

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in League City?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Friday (Green zone Tue/Fri) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Tuesday Dec 29)

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

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Skipped (no make-up day): Friday (Green zone Tue/Fri) pickup not made; collected on next regularly scheduled day (Tuesday Jan 5)

How do I get rid of bulky items in League City?

Set collection days. No booking: heavy trash (furniture, washers, dryers, stoves, toilets, Freon-free fridges/freezers, yard waste) goes out on your trash days; excess/move-out debris and TVs/electronics/appliance special pickups by calling AmeriWaste 281-585-3200 Fees: Included in service; construction debris pickup in dumpster bags by appointment for a fee.

Does League City recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in League City?

call League City trash hotline 281-554-1100; AmeriWaste 281-331-8400 (also listed: AmeriWaste 281-585-3200 for recycling carts, heavy/special pickups and HHW lists).

Sources

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Garbage & RecyclingCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Heavy TrashCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Yard WasteCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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RecyclingCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling FAQCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Other Disposal OptionsCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Construction DebrisCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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FAQ – Trash & RecyclingCity · leaguecitytx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Pickup Days map layer (city ArcGIS)City · services.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026

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