Understanding the San Angelo Trash Schedule

Knowing the San Angelo trash schedule is key to ensuring your garbage, recycling, and bulk trash is disposed of properly. This guide provides everything you need to know about trash and recycling collection in San Angelo.

Overview of Trash and Recycling Services in San Angelo

The City of San Angelo contracts with Republic Services for trash, recycling, and bulk item collection for residents.

Key services include:

• Weekly garbage collection
• Bi-weekly recycling collection
• Bi-weekly bulk item collection

The city provides residents with two bins:

• Tan bin for garbage
• Green bin for recycling

Collection occurs on the same day each week, with recycling and bulk collection alternating weeks.

The city also contracts Republic Services to operate the landfill and transfer station.

Finding Your Trash and Recycling Schedule

Your trash day depends on where you live in San Angelo. The city is divided into red and blue collection zones.

You can find your collection schedule in a few ways:

• Interactive Map: Enter your address on the Interactive Trash Map to see your schedule.

• Collection Calendars: View the collection calendars for the Red Region and Blue Region.

• Republic Services: Call 325-481-7700 for assistance determining your schedule.

Garbage collection occurs weekly on your designated day. Recycling and bulk collection alternate bi-weekly.

Garbage Collection Guidelines

• Place tan trash bin at the curb by 7 AM on collection day.

• Bag all waste placed in the tan bin. Do not place loose waste in bin.

• Ensure bin is 3 feet from other objects and not blocked.

• Only residential waste is accepted. No hazardous materials, dirt, concrete, etc.

• Return bin to home by noon the day after collection.

• Extra garbage carts can be requested for $6.32 monthly fee.

Recycling Collection Guidelines

• Place green recycling bin at the curb by 7 AM on collection days.

• Do NOT bag recyclables placed in the bin. Keep materials loose.

• All recyclables can be mixed together – no sorting required.

• Rinse containers to remove residue but keep labels.

• Return bin to home by noon the day after collection.

• Extra recycling carts can be requested for $1.58 monthly fee.

Accepted Recyclables:

• Paper and cardboard
• Plastic containers #1-7
• Glass jars and bottles
• Aluminum cans and clean foil
• Steel and tin cans

Non-Accepted Materials:

• Plastic bags, film or wrap
• Food waste
• Yard waste
• Electronics
• Styrofoam
• Hazardous waste containers

Bulk Item Collection Guidelines

• Place bulk items at the curb by 7 AM on scheduled collection days.

• Separate bulk items 3 feet from bin and other objects.

• Limit of 5 cubic yards of bulk items per collection.

• Bundle brush and limbs less than 4 feet long.

Accepted Bulk Items:

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Appliances without Freon
• Carpeting
• Fencing
• Grills without propane tanks

Non-Accepted Bulk Items:

• Household trash
• Construction debris
• Tires
• Hazardous materials

Key Dates and Holiday Schedules

Trash pickup may be impacted by holidays. View the city news page and social media for any schedule changes.

Trash collection is cancelled on these holidays:

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

Additional San Angelo Trash and Recycling Resources

City of San Angelo – Trash & Recycling – Overview of services, fees, and guidelines.

Republic Services – Service provider contact information and resources.

San Angelo Landfill – Info about the San Angelo Landfill and Transfer Station.

Following the San Angelo trash and recycling schedule and guidelines helps our community dispose of waste properly. Please contact the city or Republic Services if you have any questions about your pickup schedule or trash and recycling services.