Round Rock, TX trash pickup schedule
Round Rock 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: Republic Services Republic Services, the City's solid waste contractor, provides residential curbside garbage and recycling (billed monthly by the City on the utility bill, $25.51 from Nov 1, 2026) and all commercial collection under a single-provider program. Residents of Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are told to contact their MUD about clean-up events; the free annual bulk pickup is for In-City residents (water bill from the City). Curbside brush pickup on request is a separate City Parks/Forestry service contracted to Round Rock Refuse.7 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week, on the same day as garbage (A/B weeks by neighborhood zone), yard waste weekly with garbage; on-request brush pickup: request by 4 p.m. Tuesday, service starts Wednesday167 |
| Set out | at the curb before 7 a.m. on pickup day; carts closed, 3 ft apart, wheels against the curb; service completed by 6:30 p.m.1 |
| Your pickup day | App: roundrocktexas.gov. App: City of Round Rock 'My Pickup Day' web app (search by neighborhood name; embedded from citysiteapps.roundrocktexas.gov/#/garbage-recycle)2 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Not one of the three holidays that affect curbside pickup.1 |
Bulk items: scheduled: one free on-demand bulk pickup per calendar year for in-city residents, booked with Republic Services (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Round Rock holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Only Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day affect pickup: when one falls on a weekday there is no collection that day and collection slides one day for the rest of the week. Collection runs normally on all other holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, etc.).12 |
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| Official notice | roundrocktexas.gov2 |
| 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 change | Not one of the three holidays that affect curbside pickup.1 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday pickup moves to Friday Nov 27; Friday pickup moves to Saturday Nov 28 (city's own example; same shift announced for Thanksgiving 2025). No dated 2026 notice yet as of 2026-11-01.2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Christmas falls on Friday in 2026: no collection Friday Dec 25; Friday pickup slides to Saturday Dec 26 per the city's standing rule (no dated 2026 notice published as of 2026-11-01; the city's Dec 2025 notice applied the same rule).2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
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| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday: no collection Friday Jan 1; Friday pickup slides to Saturday Jan 2 per the city's standing rule (no dated notice yet).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 Round Rock
| How it works | scheduled: one free on-demand bulk pickup per calendar year for in-city residents, booked with Republic Services3 |
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| How to request | Call Republic Services at 512-255-4980 one week before your regular collection day; place items neatly at the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day1 |
| Limits | up to 5 cubic yards per annual pickup; accepted: furniture, mattresses, non-Freon appliances, scrap metal, lumber 4 ft or shorter with nails/staples removed. Separately, up to 7 small items/bags weekly with garbage1 |
| Fees | first bulk pickup each calendar year free for In-City residents; additional bulk pickups in the same calendar year can be purchased (cost based on size; amount not published on the residential pages)3 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Round Rock
| Pickup | every other week, on the same day as garbage (A/B weeks by neighborhood zone)7 |
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| Type | single-stream (items loose in the cart, no plastic bags)2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (bottles and jars; no broken or window glass)2 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 plastic containers2 |
Accepted
- aluminum, tin and steel cans, aluminum foil and foil baking tins2
- cardboard, paperboard and boxboard (shipping boxes, food boxes, egg cartons, paper tubes)2
- glass bottles and jars (remove lids)2
- paper: mail, magazines, office paper, newspaper, paper bags, phone books; shredded paper in a stapled paper bag2
- plastics #1-#7: bottles, tubs, jugs, lids2
Not accepted
Programs
- Deepwood Recycling Center drop-off (glass, expanded-polystyrene Styrofoam, non-Freon appliances, automotive fluids, rechargeable batteries, propane tanks; HHW Tue-Sat 12-4)4
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - bundled brush, bagged leaves and grass go out with weekly garbage (counted in the 7 extra items; not recycled); curbside brush pickup on request for a fee1 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly with garbage; on-request brush pickup: request by 4 p.m. Tuesday, service starts Wednesday6 |
| Rules | On-request brush pickup (City Parks/Forestry, contracted to Round Rock Refuse): $25 for first 5 minutes + $1/minute on the water bill; brush piled at curb, limbs no longer than 10 ft, not bundled. Request online or 512-218-55406 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Christmas trees can be recycled at the Brush Recycling Center, 310 Deepwood Dr (no specific 2026-27 dates published)2 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Deepwood Recycling Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681 · Map4 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed on City holidays)4 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
HHW drop-off at Deepwood Recycling Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681 · Map5 |
| Hours | Tue-Sat 12-4 p.m.5 |
| Fees | free for City of Round Rock residents and Fern Bluff/Brushy Creek MUD voucher holders; $60 per vehicle for non-residents5 |
| Who can use it | driver's license plus recent City of Round Rock water bill or HHW voucher; limit 25 gallons per month5 |
Brush Recycling Center
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX · Map6 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.6 |
| Fees | residents: free up to 2 cu yd, $20 for 2-4 cu yd, $40 over 4 cu yd (cash or check); free mulch6 |
| Who can use it | full-purpose city limits residents with current City water bill and driver's license6 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | No dedicated missed-pickup form; if service is not completed by 6:30 p.m. on collection day contact Republic Services (512-255-4980, [email protected]). The City's general Service Request portal (roundrocktexas.gov) is linked in the Curbside Service contact block.1 |
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| Phone | Republic Services 512-255-4980 or 800-664-2833 (curbside questions, missed pickups, bulk booking); City of Round Rock / Recycling Center 512-218-5554 Option 47 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | roundrocktexas.gov1 |
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All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.
Round Rock trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Round Rock?
Trash is collected weekly. Round Rock does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s app (roundrocktexas.gov) or the City of Round Rock 'My Pickup Day' web app (search by neighborhood name; embedded from citysiteapps.roundrocktexas.gov/#/garbage-recycle) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Round Rock?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday pickup moves to Friday Nov 27; Friday pickup moves to Saturday Nov 28 (city's own example; same shift announced for Thanksgiving 2025). No dated 2026 notice yet as of 2026-11-01.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Round Rock?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Christmas falls on Friday in 2026: no collection Friday Dec 25; Friday pickup slides to Saturday Dec 26 per the city's standing rule (no dated 2026 notice published as of 2026-11-01; the city's Dec 2025 notice applied the same rule).
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Round Rock?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday: no collection Friday Jan 1; Friday pickup slides to Saturday Jan 2 per the city's standing rule (no dated notice yet).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Round Rock?
scheduled: one free on-demand bulk pickup per calendar year for in-city residents, booked with Republic Services. Call Republic Services at 512-255-4980 one week before your regular collection day; place items neatly at the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day Fees: first bulk pickup each calendar year free for In-City residents; additional bulk pickups in the same calendar year can be purchased (cost based on size; amount not published on the residential pages).
Does Round Rock recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars; no broken or window glass).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Round Rock?
Use the city’s online form (No dedicated missed-pickup form; if service is not completed by 6:30 p.m. on collection day contact Republic Services (512-255-4980, [email protected]). The City's general Service Request portal (https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-services/service-request/) is linked in the Curbside Service contact block.) or call Republic Services 512-255-4980 or 800-664-2833 (curbside questions, missed pickups, bulk booking); City of Round Rock / Recycling Center 512-218-5554 Option 4.
Sources
- 1 Garbage and RecyclingCity · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Recycling (curbside guidelines, holiday schedules)City · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Bulk Trash PickupCity · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Recycling CenterCity · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCity · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Brush Recycling (Parks and Recreation - Forestry)City · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Water, Sewer and Garbage RatesCity · roundrocktexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Garbage/recycling zones data used by the city's My Pickup Day appCity · corrdevstorage.blob.core.windows.net · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Round Rock City offices closed for the holidays (Christmas 2025 trash schedule, published 2025-12-22)City · roundrocktexas.gov · checked November 1, 2026
- 10 City office closures, trash delays for Thanksgiving holiday (published 2025-11-21)City · roundrocktexas.gov · checked November 1, 2026
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