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Pasadena, TX trash pickup schedule

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

Population 148,539 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city and contracted haulers (by area or service): Frontier Waste Solutions (most areas); City of Pasadena Sanitation municipal crews (remaining areas) Two residential systems: Frontier Waste Solutions (city contract) serves the areas colored on its trash map; addresses in the gray area of that map are served by City of Pasadena Sanitation crews (fees on the water bill). The city's garbage page also names Waste Management as a third provider (Frontier page refers residents to WM only for construction roll-offs). Residents must first confirm which provider serves their address.1
How oftenTrash twice weekly (both Frontier and city crews), recycling weekly (Frontier areas), on a day matching one of the trash days, yard waste brush every two weeks with bulk (Frontier areas)4
Set outat the curb before 7 a.m. on collection day; 3 ft from mailboxes, vehicles, other carts4
Your pickup dayZone map: frontierwaste.com. App: Frontier Waste Solutions mobile app / 'Enter address for schedule' lookup on the Frontier Pasadena page (link only)6
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Changes; see details. City-crew areas only: listed on the city holiday pickup schedule; effect on pickup not stated. Frontier areas: normal service (not a Frontier holiday).7

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

Pasadena holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleFrontier areas: no collection on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; service occurs on the next scheduled collection day. City-crew areas: the city publishes a list of 2026 holiday dates ('City Holiday Pickup Schedule') but does not state the effect on pickup.4
Official noticepasadenatx.gov
Pasadena trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat 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 Changes; see details City-crew areas only: listed on the city holiday pickup schedule; effect on pickup not stated. Frontier areas: normal service (not a Frontier holiday).7
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Skipped (no make-up day) Frontier areas: no service; collected on the next scheduled collection day. City-crew areas: Nov 26-27 listed on the city holiday pickup schedule, effect not stated.4
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Skipped (no make-up day) Frontier areas: no service; collected on the next scheduled collection day. City-crew areas: Dec 24-25 listed on the city holiday pickup schedule, effect not stated.4
Pasadena trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Skipped (no make-up day) Frontier areas: no service; next scheduled collection day. Also listed on the city schedule as 'New Year's Day 2027 January 1st'.4
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: Frontier Waste Solutions Information, City of Pasadena | Frontier Waste Solutions, City Holiday Pickup Schedule (PDF) - 2026 Holiday Schedule Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Pasadena

How it worksSet collection days4
How to requestNo booking. Frontier areas: bulk & brush every two weeks (Week A/B per map and 2026 calendar), out before 7 a.m. on your bulk day (same day as recycling). City-crew areas: Mon/Thu garbage customers - Wednesday of the 1st and 3rd weeks; Tue/Fri customers - Wednesday of the 2nd and 4th weeks; large piles out by Monday 7 a.m. of the scheduled week and picked up during that week. Appliances, tires and HHW by appointment with City Sanitation 713-475-7884.2
LimitsNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Accepted
  • small furniture, mattresses, rugs, televisions, fence material, similar oversized household items (Frontier areas)4
Not accepted
  • tires, household hazardous waste, e-waste, white goods/appliances, commercial contractor debris (Frontier bulk)4
Calendar2026 Bulk & Brush Week Calendar (Week A/B): frontierwaste.com; Nov-Dec 2026 Week B = Nov 9-14, Nov 23-28, Dec 7-12, Dec 21-26; Week A = the alternate weeks10

Sources: Heavy Trash / Bulk / Brush Pickup, Frontier Waste Solutions Information, 2026 Bulk & Brush Week Calendar (image) Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Pasadena

Pickupweekly (Frontier areas), on a day matching one of the trash days4
Typesingle-stream9
Glassaccepted in cart (clear, green, amber bottles and jars)4
PlasticsCity page: bottles and jugs #1 and #2 (with caps). Frontier's own page lists #1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 and its PDF says bottles/jugs with no caps plus dairy tubs - sources conflict4

Accepted

  • aluminum and steel cans4
  • cardboard and boxboard (broken down)4
  • newspapers, magazines, catalogs, phone books, junk mail, office paper4
  • plastic bottles and jugs #1 and #24

Not accepted

  • plastic bags or plastic packaging4
  • Styrofoam4
  • food waste or liquids4
  • clothing, carpet, textiles4
  • electronics, light bulbs, garden hoses, metal cookware4
  • ceramics, dishes, mirrors, window glass4
  • yard waste (grass, leaves, dirt, rock, mulch)4

Programs

  • Recycling drop-off point (city/Frontier partnership) for newspaper, plastic, glass and aluminum; Recycling Center 2800 Pasadena Blvd9
  • Computer and household hazardous waste pickup by appointment with City Sanitation 713-475-78849

Sources: Frontier Waste Solutions Information, Recycling Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes4
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenbrush every two weeks with bulk (Frontier areas)4
RulesNot published by the city (official page)
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas treesNot published by the city (official page)
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Frontier Waste Solutions Information Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Pasadena landfill (municipal dump)

TypeLandfill
Run byThe city
Address550 Old Genoa-Red Bluff Road, Houston, TX 77034 · Map1
HoursMon-Fri 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat 7-10:30 a.m.1
FeesOne free 2-cubic-yard tarped load per month for residents (Texas driver's license + current original Pasadena water bill, same address); larger loads from $140; $10 untarped surcharge; hard hat and safety vest required1
Who can use itPasadena residents (water bill)1

Pasadena Recycling Center

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address2800 Pasadena Boulevard, Pasadena, TX 77502 · Map9
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

Curbside household hazardous waste pickup (by appointment)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
AddressNot published by the city (official page)
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itany Pasadena residence; max 10 gallons or 50 lb per collection8

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

Sources: Pasadena Municipal Trash Collection, Household Hazardous Waste / Appliances / Tires, Recycling Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formpasadenatx.gov4
PhoneFrontier Waste Solutions (936) 258-9035; City Sanitation 713-475-78844
311Mayor's Action Line (713) 475-5555 (missed collections/service concerns)4
Official websitepasadenatx.gov

Sources: Pasadena Municipal Trash Collection, Frontier Waste Solutions Information Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Frontier Waste Solutions

All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.

Pasadena trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Pasadena?

Trash is collected twice weekly (both Frontier and city crews). Pasadena does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (frontierwaste.com) or the Frontier Waste Solutions mobile app / 'Enter address for schedule' lookup on the Frontier Pasadena page (link only) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Pasadena?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Frontier areas: no service; collected on the next scheduled collection day. City-crew areas: Nov 26-27 listed on the city holiday pickup schedule, effect not stated.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Pasadena?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Frontier areas: no service; collected on the next scheduled collection day. City-crew areas: Dec 24-25 listed on the city holiday pickup schedule, effect not stated.

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

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Skipped (no make-up day): Frontier areas: no service; next scheduled collection day. Also listed on the city schedule as 'New Year's Day 2027 January 1st'.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Pasadena?

Set collection days. No booking. Frontier areas: bulk & brush every two weeks (Week A/B per map and 2026 calendar), out before 7 a.m. on your bulk day (same day as recycling). City-crew areas: Mon/Thu garbage customers - Wednesday of the 1st and 3rd weeks; Tue/Fri customers - Wednesday of the 2nd and 4th weeks; large piles out by Monday 7 a.m. of the scheduled week and picked up during that week. Appliances, tires and HHW by appointment with City Sanitation 713-475-7884.

Does Pasadena recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (clear, green, amber bottles and jars).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Pasadena?

Use the city’s online form (pasadenatx.gov) or call Frontier Waste Solutions (936) 258-9035; City Sanitation 713-475-7884.

Sources

  1. 1
    Pasadena Municipal Trash CollectionCity · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  2. 2
    Heavy Trash / Bulk / Brush PickupCity · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  3. 3
    2026 Heavy Trash Schedule (PDF)City · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  4. 4
    Frontier Waste Solutions InformationCity · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  5. 5
    Frontier Waste Solutions Service Guidelines (PDF)City · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  6. 6
    City of Pasadena | Frontier Waste SolutionsContracted hauler · frontierwaste.com · checked October 30, 2026
  7. 7
    City Holiday Pickup Schedule (PDF) - 2026 Holiday ScheduleCity · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  8. 8
    Household Hazardous Waste / Appliances / TiresCity · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  9. 9
    RecyclingCity · pasadenatx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  10. 10
    2026 Bulk & Brush Week Calendar (image)Contracted hauler · frontierwaste.com · checked October 30, 2026

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