Corpus Christi Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place the cart in the area next to the curb by 7:30 a.m. for collection. Remove carts no later than midnight on collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place the cart in the area next to the curb by 7:30 a.m. for collection. Remove carts no later than midnight on collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | City crews collect heavy brush and bulky items several times each year according to published zone schedules. Set out items during designated periods at the same location as regular carts. Bulky items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, metal swing sets, plastic pools, large toys, bicycles, appliances, and up to 4 passenger car tires (20 inches or smaller). | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Routine yard trimmings, leaves, and bagged grass clippings can be placed inside your green or brown garbage cart for weekly collection. Larger limbs and tree trimmings should be set out during designated heavy brush collection periods. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued green or brown wheeled garbage cart
- Weekly collection of household garbage and contained yard trimmings
- Set cart at curb by 7:30 a.m. on scheduled collection day
- Keep cart lids fully closed; items placed outside the cart are not collected
- Maintain five feet of space between trash and recycling carts
- Remove carts from the curb no later than midnight on collection day
Corpus Christi recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes and paper packaging (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and catalogs
- Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and containers (empty and rinsed)
- Aluminum beverage cans and tin food cans (empty and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags, garbage bags, and plastic wrap (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Food scraps and liquids
- Batteries and electronic items
- Garden hoses and yard debris
Corpus Christi bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | City crews collect heavy brush and bulky items several times each year according to published zone schedules. Set out items during designated periods at the same location as regular carts. Bulky items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, metal swing sets, plastic pools, large toys, bicycles, appliances, and up to 4 passenger car tires (20 inches or smaller). |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 361-826-2489 |
Corpus Christi holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Corpus Christi, TX
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 361-826-2489
1201 Leopard StCorpus Christi, TX 78401
These collection rules cover Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Corpus Christi, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place the cart in the area next to the curb by 7:30 a.m. for collection. Remove carts no later than midnight on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Corpus Christi?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Corpus Christi?
City crews collect heavy brush and bulky items several times each year according to published zone schedules. Set out items during designated periods at the same location as regular carts. Bulky items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, metal swing sets, plastic pools, large toys, bicycles, appliances, and up to 4 passenger car tires (20 inches or smaller). The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 361-826-2489 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.
What items are accepted for recycling in Corpus Christi?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and paper packaging (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and catalogs, Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and containers (empty and rinsed), Aluminum beverage cans and tin food cans (empty and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, garbage bags, and plastic wrap (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing containers, Glass bottles and jars, Food scraps and liquids, Batteries and electronic items, Garden hoses and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Corpus Christi Curbside Collection Zones.