Mesquite, TX trash pickup schedule

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

Population 150,693 (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 Mesquite Solid Waste Department (Residential Solid Waste division) collects residential trash, recycling, yard waste, bulky items and appliances. Dallas County part: trash twice weekly; Kaufman County part: once weekly.¹
How often	Trash twice weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly (Wednesday) for bagged grass/leaves/small brush; large brush weekly on bulky day²³⁸
Set out	not before 5:30 p.m. the day before; by 7:30 a.m. on collection day; containers removed from the curb by 8 p.m.²
Your pickup day	Zone map: gisservices.cityofmesquite.com² · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Skipped (no make-up day). No residential trash or recycling collection; resumes on next scheduled collection day. Compost Facility and Convenience Center closed.⁴

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

Mesquite holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No standing rule; the city publishes a per-holiday list (Holiday Closures and Service Impacts). 2026: on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day no residential trash or recycling is collected and collection resumes on the next scheduled collection day (no make-up day); on the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve (city offices closed) trash is collected but residential recycling is not.⁴
Official notice	cityofmesquite.com⁴

Mesquite 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)	No residential trash or recycling collection; resumes on next scheduled collection day. Compost Facility and Convenience Center closed.⁴
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Changes; see details	Trash collected; no residential recycling (resumes next scheduled collection day). Compost Facility and Convenience Center open.⁴
Christmas Eve	Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Changes; see details	Trash collected; no residential recycling (resumes next scheduled day).⁴
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	No residential trash or recycling; resumes on next scheduled collection day. Compost Facility and Convenience Center closed.⁴

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

Sources: Holiday Closures and Service Impacts Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Mesquite

How it works	Set collection days⁷
How to request	No booking for bulky items/large brush: weekly on your area's bulky day (Mon-Fri, see the large brush/bulky map) at the front curb (not the alley), out by 7:30 a.m. and no earlier than 24 hours before (24-hour limit does not apply to yard waste/brush); separate brush from bulky items; do not block the sidewalk. Appliances: call 972-216-6285 or use the myMesquite app before Wednesday; collected Wednesdays from alley or front curb.⁷¹¹
Limits	Max 8 cubic yards per collection (5 ft tall x 4 ft deep x 11 ft long); yard waste/brush exempt⁷
Fees	Regular weekly bulky/large-brush and appliance pickup: no charge stated (appliances 'at no additional charge'). Administrative fees: $6 if bulk is set out earlier than 24 hours before the collection day; $20 if bulk exceeds 8 cubic yards. Cost Plus special loads: $200 under a 15-yard half load, $400 for more; construction materials or more than a 30-yard load need a dumpster (commercial rates).¹¹¹²²⁰
Not accepted	Bricks, concrete, rocks, dirt, paint, oils and hazardous containers¹²
Lookup url	gisservices.cityofmesquite.com³

Sources: Collection Schedule, Large/Bulky Item Collection, Appliance Collection, Special Collections/Cost Plus Program, Administrative Fees Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Mesquite

Pickup	weekly³
Type	single-stream⁹
Glass	accepted in cart (or bin), not in blue bags⁹
Plastics	plastic bottles (e.g. water and soda bottles); no clamshell containers; the city does not list resin numbers²²

Accepted

Mail and paper (window envelopes and glossy paper OK)²²
Newspapers and magazines²²
Cardboard boxes, flattened²²
Plastic bottles (water and soda bottles)²²
Aluminum cans²²
Food cans (tin/steel), rinsed²²
Paperboard boxes (cereal, cracker, pasta boxes); inner plastic bags in the trash²²
Glass bottles and jars, all colors (cart or bin only, not blue bags)²²
Juice and milk cartons²²

Not accepted

Clamshell containers (berry/food containers)²²
Garden hoses²²
Chains²²
Metal/wood construction materials²²
Hazardous materials (paint, pesticides, fertilizer or their containers)²²
Propane tanks²²
Drinking glasses and window glass²²
Wire and plastic hangers²²

Programs

Green 45-gallon recycling cart (waiting list); 18-gallon bins being phased out; blue recycling bags sold at the City Cashier, 757 N. Galloway Ave.⁹
Mesquite Recycles Day: two drop-off events per year (May and November) incl. electronics¹³

Sources: Collection Schedule, Residential Recycling Program, Electronics Recycling, Know What To Throw (accepted/unaccepted images transcribed) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁸
Season	year-round³
How often	weekly (Wednesday) for bagged grass/leaves/small brush; large brush weekly on bulky day⁸
Rules	Bagged grass clippings and leaves, or brush piles up to 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft and 50 lbs, at the regular garbage location; bigger brush at the front curb on bulky day⁸
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	Mesquite Recycles Day (Keep Mesquite Beautiful + City), held each May and November. Fall 2026: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 a.m.-noon, Poteet High School, 3300 Poteet Dr. (enter from Americana). Mesquite residents only (photo ID or utility bill). Accepts e-waste, CFL bulbs, tires and used appliances, residential document shredding, and donations; no household hazardous waste, commercial waste or bulk trash.²⁴

Sources: Collection Schedule, Yard Waste Collection, Mesquite Recycles Day Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Citizens Convenience and Recycling Center

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	3550 Lawson Rd., Mesquite, TX 75181 · Map¹⁷
Hours	Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and all holidays (Convenience Center page). Conflict: the Electronics Recycling page and FAQ say it is closed on Wednesdays.¹⁷
Fees	free for Mesquite solid waste customers; one visit per month except recycling; tires limit 4 per year¹⁷
Who can use it	Texas driver's license with Mesquite address + utility bill (must match); 'Water Only' customers not eligible¹⁷
Accepts	Trash, yard waste, fencing, furniture, lumber, appliances, automotive batteries, tires (limit 4 per year); FAQ adds small amounts of brick and concrete. Recyclables: plastic containers, newspaper, magazines, phone books, chipboard, cardboard, tin, steel, aluminum, glass, all metals, electronic waste. Not accepted: hazardous materials, paint, commercial waste, roofing materials, rocks, dirt, oil and other automotive fluids.¹⁷

Municipal Composting Facility

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	3550 Lawson Rd., Mesquite, TX 75181 · Map¹⁶
Hours	Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays (Compost Facility page). Conflict: the FAQ says it is also closed Wednesdays.¹⁶
Fees	Compost/mulch free to Mesquite residents (monthly max 2 cu yd compost, 4 cu yd mulch); non-residents and businesses $25/cu yd compost, $6/cu yd mulch. 'Water Only' customers may use the Compost Facility for a fee (Convenience Center page).¹⁶
Who can use it	Texas driver's license with Mesquite address + City utility bill¹⁶

Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	county (Dallas County HHW Network)
Address	11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75243 · Map¹⁰¹⁹
Hours	Tue 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Wed-Thu 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday, Friday and holidays¹⁰¹⁹
Fees	free for network-city residents¹⁰¹⁹
Who can use it	valid driver's license + current utility bill¹⁰¹⁹
Phone	214-553-1765

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste, Compost Facility, Convenience Center, Household Hazardous Waste - City of Dallas Sanitation (Dal… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	972-216-6285¹²
311	myMesquite Call Center 972-288-7711 (also myMesquite app)⁹
Official website	cityofmesquite.com¹

Sources: Residential Solid Waste and Recycling, Residential Recycling Program, Special Collections/Cost Plus Program Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.

Mesquite trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Mesquite?

Trash is collected twice weekly. Mesquite does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (gisservices.cityofmesquite.com).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Mesquite?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential trash or recycling collection; resumes on next scheduled collection day. Compost Facility and Convenience Center closed.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Mesquite?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No residential trash or recycling; resumes on next scheduled collection day. Compost Facility and Convenience Center closed.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Mesquite?

Set collection days. No booking for bulky items/large brush: weekly on your area's bulky day (Mon-Fri, see the large brush/bulky map) at the front curb (not the alley), out by 7:30 a.m. and no earlier than 24 hours before (24-hour limit does not apply to yard waste/brush); separate brush from bulky items; do not block the sidewalk. Appliances: call 972-216-6285 or use the myMesquite app before Wednesday; collected Wednesdays from alley or front curb. Fees: Regular weekly bulky/large-brush and appliance pickup: no charge stated (appliances 'at no additional charge'). Administrative fees: $6 if bulk is set out earlier than 24 hours before the collection day; $20 if bulk exceeds 8 cubic yards. Cost Plus special loads: $200 under a 15-yard half load, $400 for more; construction materials or more than a 30-yard load need a dumpster (commercial rates).

Does Mesquite recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (or bin), not in blue bags.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Mesquite?

call 972-216-6285.

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Residential Solid Waste and RecyclingCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection ScheduleCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Closures and Service ImpactsCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Driveway ServiceCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Cart ProgramCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Large/Bulky Item CollectionCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Yard Waste CollectionCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Recycling ProgramCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Appliance CollectionCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Special Collections/Cost Plus ProgramCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Electronics RecyclingCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste FAQsCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste Ordinance RevisionsCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Compost FacilityCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Convenience CenterCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Administrative FeesCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Transfer Station Operating ProceduresCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Know What To Throw (accepted/unaccepted images transcribed)City · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Mesquite Recycles DayCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Mesquite Recycles Day GuidelinesCity · cityofmesquite.com · checked October 30, 2026

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