Tyler, TX trash pickup schedule

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

Population 113,723 (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 Tyler Solid Waste Department (Tyler Solid Waste) collects residential garbage twice a week with fully automated trucks and city carts; curbside recycling is an optional paid subscription; the department also runs commercial service. Billed on the city water/utility bill.²
How often	Trash twice weekly, recycling every other week (optional subscription), yard waste with regular garbage collection (bundled limbs; up to 25 leaf bags) except holiday weeks²⁴
Set out	at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, not before 6 p.m. the day before; remove by 6 a.m. the morning after collection day²
Your pickup day	Twice-weekly garbage: northern portion of the city Monday and Thursday; southern portion Tuesday and Friday (address lookup / reminders in Tyler Talks Trash). Address lookup: cityoftyler.org. App: Tyler Talks Trash¹
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: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Tyler holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Not published by the city (official page)
Official notice	cityoftyler.org¹³

Tyler trash pickup on holidays, 2026
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	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Good Friday	Fri, Apr 3, 2026	Changes; see details	No collection Friday 4/3; Thursday routes collected Wednesday 4/1 and Friday routes collected Thursday 4/2 (one day early); Monday-Tuesday regular; yard waste may not be picked up that week⁹
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	No collection Monday 5/25; Monday routes collected Tuesday 5/26, Tuesday routes Wednesday 5/27; Thursday-Friday regular; yard waste may not be picked up that week¹⁰
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Changes; see details	No collection Friday 6/19; garbage and recycling: Thursday routes collected Wednesday 6/17, Friday routes Thursday 6/18 (one day early); yard waste NOT picked up that week¹¹
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	Changes; see details	Observed Friday 7/3: no collection; Thursday routes collected Wednesday 7/1, Friday routes Thursday 7/2 (one day early); yard waste may not be picked up that week¹²
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	No collection Monday 9/7; Monday routes collected Tuesday 9/8, Tuesday routes Wednesday 9/9; Thursday-Friday regular; yard waste NOT picked up that week¹³
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.

Sources: City Holiday Schedule (Good Friday, published April 1, 2026), City Holiday Schedule (Memorial Day, published May 20, 2026), City Holiday Schedule: Juneteenth (published June 16, 2026), City Holiday Schedule: Fourth of July (published June 29, …, City Holiday Schedule: Labor Day (published September 2, 2… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Tyler

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online⁶
How to request	Place items at the curb, then submit the online Bulky Item Pickup form (forms.office.com); pickup within 10 business days⁶
Limits	Two free bulky pickups per household per calendar year (curbside customers); 6 to 8 cubic yards per pickup; keep household bulk and brush in separate piles 2 feet apart⁶
Fees	First two per year free; extra pickups, larger piles, bulk brush, stumps and tires are special collections starting at $20 (tires from $5 each without rims)⁶
Not accepted	bulk brush, limbs, tree stumps, tires and more than 25 leaf bags (special pick-up for a fee)⁶

Sources: Bulky Items and Special Pick-Ups Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Tyler

Pickup	every other week (optional subscription)⁴
Type	single-stream³
Glass	drop-off only⁴
Plastics	#1-#7 (rinsed; #1 and #2 with lids removed)⁴

Accepted

Crushed aluminum cans, rinsed⁴
Plastics #1 PETE, rinsed with lids removed, such as water and soda bottles⁴
Plastics #2 HDPE, rinsed with lids removed, such as milk jugs and detergent bottles (please crush larger bottles)⁴
Plastics #3 - #7, rinsed⁴
Tin cans⁴
Broken down cardboard⁴
Newspapers⁴
Magazines and junk mail⁴
Office paper⁴
Brown paper or plastic grocery bags⁴
Empty aerosol cans⁴
Food and Beverage Cartons (milk, juice, soup, broth, wine)⁴

Not accepted

Ceramics⁴
Glass (please bring to the Downtown Recycling Center)⁴
Used clothing⁴
Batteries⁴
Toxic product containers⁴
Medical sharps⁴
Propane cylinders⁴
Styrofoam⁴
Plastic utensils⁴
Glassware⁴
Improperly sorted or contaminated items⁴

Programs

Curbside recycling is an optional service: $5.96 plus tax per month, sign up at (903) 531-1388; recycling schedule shown in the Tyler Talks Trash app⁴
Free Downtown Recycle Center, 418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave (accepts glass)⁵
Recycling trailer for special events: $50 setup and handling charge³

Sources: Recycling, Curbside Recycling, Downtown Recycle Center Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes²
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	with regular garbage collection (bundled limbs; up to 25 leaf bags) except holiday weeks²
Rules	Leaves in biodegradable bags in the parkway behind the curb (not in the cart); cart must also be set out; up to 25 bags with trash, more is a paid special pickup; limbs 4 ft or less, tied in bundles under 50 lb, 6 ft from the cart; no yard waste in the cart; may be skipped when trucks are full or during holiday weeks²
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Bagged leaves (biodegradable bags, up to 25) collected with regular trash²
Dumpster rental	"Litter Critter" 8-yard dumpster, up to twice a year for residents at their address 3+ months; Fri-Mon or Mon-Fri²

Sources: Trash Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Downtown Recycle Center

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave., Tyler, TX · Map⁵
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon; Sun closed; closed most holidays⁵
Fees	free for most materials; TVs/monitors $5 (residential), refrigerators/AC units and microwaves $5, tires $5-$15, small fee for furniture/mattresses; cash/check/money order only⁵
Who can use it	open to anyone in the East Texas region⁵
Accepts	paper, cardboard, aluminum/tin cans, #1-#5 plastics, glass bottles and jars, electronics, ink cartridges, auto batteries, metal, motor oil, antifreeze, appliances, tires, vehicles (title); no PVC, Styrofoam, hardback books, paint or trash⁵

Greenwood Farms Landfill

Type	Landfill
Run by	city-owned, operated by Republic Services
Address	12920 Farm to Market Road 2767 ("Old Kilgore Highway"), Tyler, TX (five miles east of Loop 323) · Map⁷
Hours	Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat 6:30 a.m.-noon; Sun closed⁷
Fees	City of Tyler residential utility customers: one current (within 45 days, not late) original residential utility bill plus matching photo ID covers 3 cubic yards one time; excess yardage at the gate rate; appliances not covered; loads must be tarped (No Tarp fee). Non-residents pay the gate rate (call (903) 566-5007).⁷
Who can use it	City of Tyler residential utility bill + photo ID for the free 3 cubic yards; others pay the gate rate⁷

No HHW facility: small amounts (32 oz or less) in household garbage; auto batteries, motor oil and antifreeze to the Downtown Recycle Center; dried paint in trash

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	Not published by the city (official page)
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

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

Sources: Downtown Recycle Center, Landfill, Hazardous Waste, City of Tyler Utility Bill Use for Greenwood Farms Landfil… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	cityoftyler.org (contact form) or call (903) 531-1388; no dedicated missed-pickup form published²
Phone	Tyler Solid Waste (903) 531-1388; 414 N Bois D'Arc Ave, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	cityoftyler.org¹

Sources: Trash and Recycling, Trash Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.

Tyler trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Tyler?

Trash is collected twice weekly. Twice-weekly garbage: northern portion of the city Monday and Thursday; southern portion Tuesday and Friday (address lookup / reminders in Tyler Talks Trash).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Tyler?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Place items at the curb, then submit the online Bulky Item Pickup form (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sFPFzQf53E-4OQEKkQkpJE_aX6qFwwdPrXT5V7CqpW1UNTJMTVhINUVLSzlINE5IOFUyVEJXNFdOQy4u); pickup within 10 business days Fees: First two per year free; extra pickups, larger piles, bulk brush, stumps and tires are special collections starting at $20 (tires from $5 each without rims).

Does Tyler recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Tyler?

Use the city’s online form (cityoftyler.org) or call Tyler Solid Waste (903) 531-1388; 414 N Bois D'Arc Ave, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sources

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Trash and RecyclingCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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TrashCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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RecyclingCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Curbside RecyclingCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Downtown Recycle CenterCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Items and Special Pick-UpsCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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LandfillCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Hazardous WasteCity · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Holiday Schedule (Good Friday, published April 1, 2026)City · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Holiday Schedule (Memorial Day, published May 20, 2026)City · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Holiday Schedule: Juneteenth (published June 16, 2026)City · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Holiday Schedule: Fourth of July (published June 29, 2026)City · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Holiday Schedule: Labor Day (published September 2, 2026)City · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Tyler Utility Bill Use for Greenwood Farms Landfill (Landfill Rules for Residents, PDF)City · cityoftyler.org · checked October 30, 2026

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