El Paso, TX Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Trash Collection

• Trash is collected once per week on your assigned collection day.

• Check the Collection Day Lookup tool or call (915) 212-6000 to find your collection day.

• Trash must be bagged and placed in city-provided roll carts by 7am on collection day.

• Extra trash can be dropped off at one of El Paso’s Citizen Collection Stations.

Recycling Collection

• Recycling is collected every other week on your assigned day.

• Check the Collection Day Lookup to find your biweekly recycling collection schedule.

• Accepted recyclables include:

  • Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs

  • Paper, cardboard, cartons

  • Aluminum and metal cans

• Place recyclables loose in your recycling cart – no plastic bags.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular trash day.

• Place leaves, grass, and brush in paper yard waste bags, personal containers, or bundles.

• Yard waste can also be dropped off at Citizen Collection Stations.

Holiday Schedule

• Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day after these holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Bulky Item Disposal

• Large items like furniture and appliances can be disposed of at Citizen Collection Stations.

• Request pickup of bulky items by calling (915) 212-6000 for a fee based on number of items.

Additional El Paso Waste Resources

• What Do I Do With? – Search tool for waste disposal

• Environmental Services – Department overview and services

• Greater El Paso Landfill – Direct waste disposal

• Contact Environmental Services at (915) 212-6000 or [email protected]

Knowing your collection schedule is key for proper waste disposal in El Paso. Use the city’s online tools or call to find your customized trash and recycling collection days.