Pearland, TX trash pickup schedule
Pearland 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 | A private hauler under city contract: Frontier Waste Solutions City-wide residential trash, recycling and bulk/brush collection by Frontier Waste Solutions; billing and extra carts through City of Pearland Water/Utility Billing (281-652-1603). HHW goes to the Keep Pearland Beautiful Stella Roberts Recycling Center.2 |
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| How often | Trash twice weekly (95-gallon cart; route pairs Mon & Thu, Tue & Fri, Wed & Sat), recycling weekly, yard waste weekly (with bulk)2 |
| Set out | lid opening facing the street, wheels closest to the curb, at least 4 ft from mailboxes, hydrants, cars and other carts; set-out time not published2 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: pearlandtx.gov. App: Frontier Waste App2 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Changes; see details. No service Thanksgiving Day. Thursday trash is collected on the following Monday (Nov. 30); Thursday recycling or bulk/green waste on the following Thursday (Dec. 3).2 |
Bulk items: set-days: bulk, bundled brush and bagged green waste collected together once a week on your route's bulk day (see recycle/bulk map, GIS lookup or Frontier app) (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).
Pearland holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Frontier observes three holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Service that falls on one of them is done on the next scheduled service day for that service (e.g. Thanksgiving-Thursday trash is collected the following Monday; Thursday recycling or bulk/green waste the following Thursday). All other holidays: normal schedule.12 |
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| Official notice | frontierwaste.com1 |
| 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 | Changes; see details | No service Thanksgiving Day. Thursday trash is collected on the following Monday (Nov. 30); Thursday recycling or bulk/green waste on the following Thursday (Dec. 3).2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Changes; see details | No service Christmas Day (Friday); Friday service is done on the next scheduled service day for that service.2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Changes; see details | No service New Year's Day (Friday). Friday service is done on the next scheduled service day for that service.2 |
| 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Pearland
| How it works | set-days: bulk, bundled brush and bagged green waste collected together once a week on your route's bulk day (see recycle/bulk map, GIS lookup or Frontier app)2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no booking for the weekly bulk day; for more than 2 cubic yards arrange a special pickup with Frontier (cost estimate given first); the Frontier Waste App can schedule a bulk waste pickup12 |
| Limits | 2 cubic yards max per collection (about 6 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft or 12-15 large outdoor bags); brush in bundles 4 ft x 2 ft, branches up to 4 in. diameter, max 40 lb; appliances must have freon removed and be tagged by a licensed contractor2 |
| Fees | over 2 cubic yards: special pickup at additional cost quoted by Frontier1 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Pearland
| Pickup | weekly2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (clear, green and brown glass bottles)2 |
| Plastics | #1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 (bottles such as milk, water, detergent, shampoo)2 |
Accepted
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - bagged green waste and bundled brush collected with bulk once a week (no separate green waste collection)2 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly (with bulk)2 |
| Rules | preferred in the trash cart if it fits with the lid closed; at the curb only in clear or brown bags (dark bags are not serviced); brush tied in bundles2 |
| 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
Stella Roberts Recycling Center (Keep Pearland Beautiful)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Keep Pearland Beautiful (Stella Roberts Recycling Center) |
| Address | 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584 · Map2 |
| Hours | HHW accepted Fridays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and on Saturdays (Saturday hours not stated in the booklet)2 |
| Fees | Pearland residents: no fee stated; non-Pearland and non-Brazoria County residents: Category 1 $1.00/lb, Category 2 $5.00 up to 10 lb (hauler page); Brazoria County residents without a City of Pearland or WCID #1 (Dickinson) water bill should check SRRC rates2 |
| Who can use it | no businesses, non-profits, government agencies or landlords2 |
| Phone | 281-489-2795 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | Frontier Waste 936-258-9035 (mention you are a Pearland resident) or City of Pearland Public Works 281-652-1900 for service questions (missed trash, extra service, complaints); billing/new accounts/extra carts: City of Pearland Water Billing 281-652-16032 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | pearlandtx.gov2 |
Nearby cities
- Pasadena, TX12 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- League City, TX14 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Houston, TX16 miles · The city collects
- Sugar Land, TX19 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Conroe, TX54 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- College Station, TX92 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
Other cities served by Frontier Waste Solutions
- McKinney, TXFrontier Waste Solutions
- Pasadena, TXFrontier Waste Solutions (most areas); City of Pasadena Sanitation municipal crews (remaining areas)
- Conroe, TXFrontier Waste Solutions
All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.
Pearland trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Pearland?
Trash is collected twice weekly (95-gallon cart; route pairs Mon & Thu, Tue & Fri, Wed & Sat). Pearland does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (pearlandtx.gov) or the Frontier Waste App app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Pearland?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Changes; see details: No service Thanksgiving Day. Thursday trash is collected on the following Monday (Nov. 30); Thursday recycling or bulk/green waste on the following Thursday (Dec. 3).
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Pearland?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: No service Christmas Day (Friday); Friday service is done on the next scheduled service day for that service.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Pearland?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Changes; see details: No service New Year's Day (Friday). Friday service is done on the next scheduled service day for that service.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Pearland?
set-days: bulk, bundled brush and bagged green waste collected together once a week on your route's bulk day (see recycle/bulk map, GIS lookup or Frontier app). no booking for the weekly bulk day; for more than 2 cubic yards arrange a special pickup with Frontier (cost estimate given first); the Frontier Waste App can schedule a bulk waste pickup Fees: over 2 cubic yards: special pickup at additional cost quoted by Frontier.
Does Pearland recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (clear, green and brown glass bottles).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Pearland?
call Frontier Waste 936-258-9035 (mention you are a Pearland resident) or City of Pearland Public Works 281-652-1900 for service questions (missed trash, extra service, complaints); billing/new accounts/extra carts: City of Pearland Water Billing 281-652-1603.
Sources
- 1 City of Pearland | Frontier Waste SolutionsContracted hauler · frontierwaste.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 2026 Pearland Household Trash & Recycling Services booklet, August 2026 edition (Frontier Waste Solutions)Contracted hauler · frontierwaste.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Trash Day (City of Pearland ArcGIS Online feature layer)City · services5.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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