Midland, TX trash pickup schedule
Midland 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 | The city collects City of Midland Solid Waste (Sanitation Department) collects residential garbage twice a week, either from individual curbside carts or from shared alley containers (one container for every four to five residents).1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday)2 |
| Set out | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Your pickup day | Two route groups: Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday2 |
| 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: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Midland holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Official notice | midlandtexas.gov7 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Changes; see details | Monday collection moved to Tuesday (Jan 20) and Tuesday collection to Wednesday (Jan 21).9 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Changes; see details | Monday collection moved to Tuesday (Feb 17) and Tuesday collection to Wednesday (Feb 18); rest of the week unchanged.10 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Changes; see details | Thursday collection moved earlier to Wednesday (April 1) and Friday collection to Thursday (April 2).11 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Changes; see details | Monday collection moved to Tuesday (May 26) and Tuesday collection moved to Wednesday (May 27).5 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Changes; see details | City observed the holiday Friday July 3: Thursday collection moved earlier to Wednesday (July 1) and Friday collection to Thursday (July 2).6 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Changes; see details | Monday collection moved to Tuesday (Sept 8) and Tuesday collection moved to Wednesday (Sept 9); Thursday and Friday unchanged. Citizens Collection Station and landfill closed Sept 7.7 |
| 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 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Midland
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call 432-685-7278 to set up a pickup date; items go in the alley in the city right-of-way behind the home (not next to the dumpster, not on private property); collected in order of the call date.2 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | free for residential customers (furniture and appliances); 30-cubic-yard construction containers available for a fee billed on the water bill2 |
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| Not accepted |
Recycling in Midland
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | none (no curbside recycling described; recycling is drop-off only at the Citizens Collection Station, Citizens Convenience Center and Butt's Recycling)4 |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | #1 and #2 only (drop-off)4 |
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- Electronics (TVs, computers): Texas manufacturer take-back programs listed by TCEQ4
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | drop-off only: yard waste/brush at the Citizens Collection Station (no curbside yard-waste service described; tree limbs are not picked up)2 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Brush (tree and yard trimmings) accepted at the Citizens Collection Station/Convenience Center in single-axle trailer loads only; residents only, no landscapers or contractors; loads must be secured.4 |
| 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
Citizens Collection Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 4100 Smith Road (north of the ClayDesta post office) · Map4 |
| Hours | Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m.4 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | City of Midland residents hauling from their own single-family homes only; no commercial waste, no paid haulers4 |
| Accepts | bulky items/furniture, mattresses, white goods, cardboard, paper, #1-#2 plastics, aluminum, brush (single-axle trailer loads); not construction material, fencing, concrete, dirt, rock, tires, hazardous waste4 |
Citizens Convenience Center (West Collection Center)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 6400 W. Highway 80, Midland, TX 79703 · Map4 |
| Hours | Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m.4 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | City of Midland residents hauling from their own single-family homes only4 |
Butt's Recycling Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 W. Industrial Loop · Map4 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.4 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
City of Midland Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 7901 E. Garden City Highway, Midland, TX 79701 · Map3 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2:00 p.m.3 |
| Fees | Gate fees not published on the page; card, cash and check accepted3 |
| Phone | 432-685-3431 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | No online form published; service requests by email to [email protected] or phone 432-685-72782 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 432-685-7278 (Solid Waste / Sanitation Department, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)2 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | midlandtexas.gov1 |
Nearby cities
All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.
Midland trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Midland?
Trash is collected twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday). Two route groups: Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Midland?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call 432-685-7278 to set up a pickup date; items go in the alley in the city right-of-way behind the home (not next to the dumpster, not on private property); collected in order of the call date. Fees: free for residential customers (furniture and appliances); 30-cubic-yard construction containers available for a fee billed on the water bill.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Midland?
Use the city’s online form (No online form published; service requests by email to [email protected] or phone 432-685-7278) or call 432-685-7278 (Solid Waste / Sanitation Department, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).
Sources
- 1 Solid WasteCity · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Trash ServiceCity · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 LandfillCity · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 RecyclingCity · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 City posts holiday schedule ahead of Memorial Day (news release, May 20, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 City posts holiday schedule ahead of July Fourth (news release, June 29, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 City announces Labor Day closures, trash pickup schedule (news release, Sept 2, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Update: City posts holiday schedule ahead of Christmas (news release, Dec 2025)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 City announces MLK Jr. Day closures, trash pickup schedule (news release, Jan 16, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 City posts holiday schedule ahead of Presidents' Day (news release, Feb 12, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 City announces Good Friday closure, trash pick-up schedule (news release, Mar 26, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Larger collection/recycling center to open in west Midland (news release, May 1, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 City announces 9 a.m. start, trash pickup schedule change (news release, Jan 26, 2026)City · midlandtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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