Trash pickup in Austin, TX

Who collects trash in Austin, how trash day works, and which holidays move pickup. Checked against official city and hauler pages on Oct 15, 2026.

Next holiday change: Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026Slides a daySee every holiday

At a glance

Who collects
City crews
Hauler
Austin Resource Recovery (City of Austin)
Recycling
Every other week
Holiday schedule
2026 posted, 2027 not posted yet
Last checked
Oct 15, 2026

The City of Austin's Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) collects trash and composting weekly and recycling every other week for single-family homes up to fourplexes, citywide. Each address has its own collection day; look it up with the My Schedule tool or the Austin Recycles app. Carts must be out by 5:30 a.m. Only New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas move pickup: that day's routes and the rest of the week slide one day later (for example, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday). Bulk, brush and household hazardous waste pickups are by appointment, up to three times a year.

Who picks up trash in Austin

City crews.

Austin Resource Recovery (City of Austin)

City serviceTrashRecyclingOrganicsYard wasteBulk
Area
Whole city (single-family homes up to fourplexes inside Austin city limits)
Phone
Austin 3-1-1 (512-974-2000); cart size changes (512) 494-9400

Trash is collected weekly, with curbside composting (food scraps and yard trimmings) on the same day; recycling every other week. Brush, bulk, household hazardous waste and textiles are collected on demand by appointment, up to three of each per address per calendar year (since January 2025). Book through the Austin Recycles app, austintexas.gov/myschedule or 3-1-1.

Not covered

Multifamily properties with five or more units must use a private hauler; ARR serves single-family homes and multifamily properties with four units or fewer. Commercial properties use private haulers licensed under the Universal Recycling Ordinance.

How trash day works in Austin

Each address has its own collection day. Find it with the My Schedule tool (personalized calendar and reminders) or the Austin Recycles app.

Find a trash day on austintexas.gov

Recycling: every other week. Trash and composting are collected every week on your collection day.

Carts out: By 5:30 a.m. on collection day, at the curb with lids closed, at least five feet apart and away from cars, mailboxes, trees and overhead wires. The city doesn't publish a time for bringing carts back in. Source

Short link to the schedule tool: austintexas.gov/myschedule.

Austin trash pickup holiday schedule

Upcoming holidays in Austin and what each does to pickup. The 2026 holiday schedule is posted; 2027’s isn’t out yet.

ARR's holiday rule (the same every year) says only New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day move collection; there's no dated calendar. The city also issues a news release before each holiday week. The dates on this page follow the rule. Other holidays, such as Veterans Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day, aren't in it.

2026

  1. Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026

    Slides a day

    Trash, recycling and composting, all routes

    Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. Monday to Wednesday are normal; Thursday routes are collected Friday and Friday routes Saturday, the same pattern the city announced for Thanksgiving 2025. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

    Source: austintexas.gov

  2. Christmas Day, Fri, Dec 25, 2026

    Slides a day

    Trash, recycling and composting, all routes

    Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. Christmas 2026 is a Friday: Monday to Thursday are normal, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, Dec 26. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

    Source: austintexas.gov

2027

  1. New Year's Day, Fri, Jan 1, 2027

    Slides a day

    Trash, recycling and composting, all routes

    Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday: Monday to Thursday are normal, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, Jan 2. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

    Source: austintexas.gov

  2. Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 25, 2027

    Slides a day

    Trash, recycling and composting, all routes

    Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. Thanksgiving 2027 is a Thursday: Thursday routes are collected Friday and Friday routes Saturday. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

    Source: austintexas.gov

  3. Christmas Day, Sat, Dec 25, 2027

    Not announced

    Trash, recycling and composting, all routes

    Not announced yet. Christmas 2027 is a Saturday, which isn't a regular collection day, and the city hasn't said whether the observed holiday on Friday, Dec 24 changes pickup. Check the city's news release before the holiday week.

    Source: austintexas.gov
Slides a day
That day’s pickups and the rest of the week move one day later (Friday’s move to Saturday).
Not announced
The city hasn’t said yet. The note has what’s known, such as last year’s pattern.
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Austin neighborhoods

65 names from City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas. Planning areas cover only part of the city: areas without a neighborhood plan, mostly in outer and northern Austin, aren't listed.

  • Allandale
  • Barton Hills
  • Bouldin Creek
  • Brentwood
  • Central East Austin
  • Chestnut
  • Coronado Hills
  • Crestview
  • Dawson
  • Downtown
  • East Cesar Chavez
  • East Congress
  • East Oak Hill
  • Franklin Park
  • Galindo
  • Garrison Park
  • Gateway
  • Georgian Acres
  • Govalle
  • Hancock
  • Heritage Hills
  • Highland
  • Holly
  • Hyde Park
  • Johnston Terrace
  • McKinney
  • MLK
  • MLK-183
  • Montopolis
  • North Austin Civic Association
  • North Burnet
  • North Lamar
  • North Loop
  • North Shoal Creek
  • North University
  • Old Enfield
  • Old West Austin
  • Parker Lane
  • Pecan Springs-Springdale
  • Pleasant Valley
  • Riverside
  • RMMA
  • Rosedale
  • Rosewood
  • Southeast
  • South Lamar
  • South Manchaca
  • South River City
  • St. Edwards
  • St. John
  • Sweetbriar
  • Triangle State
  • University Hills
  • Upper Boggy Creek
  • UT
  • West Austin Neighborhood Group
  • West Congress
  • Westgate
  • West Oak Hill
  • West University
  • Windsor Hills
  • Windsor Park
  • Windsor Road
  • Wooten
  • Zilker

Source: data.austintexas.gov

Questions about trash pickup in Austin

Who picks up trash in Austin?

The City of Austin's Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) collects trash and composting weekly and recycling every other week for single-family homes up to fourplexes, citywide. Each address has its own collection day; look it up with the My Schedule tool or the Austin Recycles app. Carts must be out by 5:30 a.m. Only New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas move pickup: that day's routes and the rest of the week slide one day later (for example, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday). Bulk, brush and household hazardous waste pickups are by appointment, up to three times a year.

How do I find my trash day in Austin?

Each address has its own collection day. Find it with the My Schedule tool (personalized calendar and reminders) or the Austin Recycles app.

Is recycling picked up every week in Austin?

No, every other week. Trash and composting are collected every week on your collection day.

When do trash carts go out in Austin?

By 5:30 a.m. on collection day, at the curb with lids closed, at least five feet apart and away from cars, mailboxes, trees and overhead wires. The city doesn't publish a time for bringing carts back in.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving in Austin?

No. On Thanksgiving (Thu, Nov 26, 2026), pickup slides a day, so that day’s routes and the rest of the week move one day later. Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. Monday to Wednesday are normal; Thursday routes are collected Friday and Friday routes Saturday, the same pattern the city announced for Thanksgiving 2025. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

Is trash picked up on Christmas in Austin?

No. On Christmas (Fri, Dec 25, 2026), pickup slides a day, so that day’s routes and the rest of the week move one day later. Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. Christmas 2026 is a Friday: Monday to Thursday are normal, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, Dec 26. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

Is trash picked up on New Year’s Day in Austin?

No. On New Year’s Day (Fri, Jan 1, 2027), pickup slides a day, so that day’s routes and the rest of the week move one day later. Under ARR's holiday rule (the same every year), "Your collection day slides to the next day if it falls on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day," and later collection days that week slide too. New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday: Monday to Thursday are normal, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, Jan 2. Watch for the city's news release before the holiday week.

Sources

Official city and hauler pages, checked Oct 15, 2026. Schedules change, especially around holidays: check the city’s page before you plan routes. Something out of date? Email taylor@bincleanmarketing.com.

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