Baytown trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Twice weekly: Mon/Thu north of Spur 330 (Decker) and north of Hwy 146; Tue/Fri south of Spur 330 and south of Hwy 146. Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Trash/recycle by 7:00 a.m.; brush by 7:00 a.m. Monday of zone week. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org 1, baytown.org 2 |
| Recycling | Recycling: Weekly by quadrant: Mon N of 146 / W of Main; Tue S of 146 / E of Main; Thu N of 146 / E. Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org |
| Bulk | City links Best Trash Heavy Trash & Bulk (each service day per BT FAQ): typically 1–2 large items/day; Freon drained with bill; yard bags ≤5/day ≤40. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org, best-trash.com |
| Hauler | Best Trash (city contract). |
| Contacts | Public Works 281-420-5300; City 281-422-8281; 2401 / 2123 Market Street. Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in Baytown — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Trash/recycle by 7:00 a.m.; brush by 7:00 a.m. Monday of zone week.
Where
Curbside; brush in front of home clear of poles/meters/hydrants/fences/wires; not blocking sidewalk/street.
Limits
Extra bags ≤10 × 30-gal; brush limbs ≤8 ft (city program); BT bulk item/bundle caps above for non-brush bulk.
Not allowed
BT trash/bulk exclusions; bagged leaves not in brush pile.
Bags
Bag loose trash; ≤10 bags ≤30 gal; bagged leaves with garbage not brush.
Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org 1, baytown.org 2
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · baytown.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
City links Best Trash Holiday Schedule.
Verified 2026-10-15 · best-trash.com
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Full details for Baytown: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City + Best Trash (bins via Public Works 281-420-5300; delivery 5–7 business days). Twice weekly: Mon/Thu north of Spur 330 (Decker) and north of Hwy 146; Tue/Fri south of Spur 330 and south of Hwy 146. Curb by 7:00 a.m. City/Best Trash bins or personal cans 30–50 gal; bags ≤30 gal next to bins, max 10 bags. City links Best Trash guidelines for exclusions (dirt/construction debris/household hazardous waste/liquids).
- Recycling
- Weekly by quadrant: Mon N of 146 / W of Main; Tue S of 146 / E of Main; Thu N of 146 / E of Main; Fri S of 146 / W of Main. City links Best Trash recycling guidelines: paper/cardboard/cartons; Al/foil/metal cans/pots; clear/colored glass; plastic bottles/jars/tubs/buckets; dry/empty/clean/loose; excess in paper/clear bag or 30–50 gal labeled RECYCLE; ≤20 moving boxes/day.
- Bulk pickup
- City links Best Trash Heavy Trash & Bulk (each service day per BT FAQ): typically 1–2 large items/day; Freon drained with bill; yard bags ≤5/day ≤40 lb; limb bundles ≤5, ≤40 lb / ≤4 ft / ≤3 in dia.m. Monday of zone week; no bagged leaves/lumber/plastic with brush (bagged leaves go with garbage). Exclusions: dirt/rock/construction debris/tires/batteries/oils/contractor/household hazardous waste. Green Center drop-off for debris/e-waste/recyclables (resident fees).
- Curbside: when
- Trash/recycle by 7:00 a.m.; brush by 7:00 a.m. Monday of zone week.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; brush in front of home clear of poles/meters/hydrants/fences/wires; not blocking sidewalk/street.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra bags ≤10 × 30-gal; brush limbs ≤8 ft (city program); BT bulk item/bundle caps above for non-brush bulk.
- Curbside: brush
- City brush: limbs ≤8 ft + shrubbery (unbagged). BT bundled limbs for non-city brush stream if used: ≤4 ft / 3 in / 40 lb / ≤5 bundles.
- Curbside: not allowed
- BT trash/bulk exclusions; bagged leaves not in brush pile.
- Curbside: bags
- Bag loose trash; ≤10 bags ≤30 gal; bagged leaves with garbage not brush.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Specific set-out $ ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
City links Best Trash Holiday Schedule. Baytown listed for regular collection on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day; also regular on New Year’s Day (Baytown on New Year's Day regular list). Check current year at best-trash.com/holiday-schedule
- Hauler
- Best Trash (city contract)
- Contacts
- Public Works 281-420-5300; City 281-422-8281; 2401 / 2123 Market Street
- Find your day
- Garbage & Recycle + Brush Pickup zones
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: baytown.org
Bulk: baytown.org, best-trash.com
Holidays: best-trash.com
Curbside: baytown.org 1, baytown.org 2 - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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