Dickinson trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Twice weekly by zone: Mon/Thu, Tue/Fri, or Wed/Sat (Trash Collection Map PDF). Verified 2026-10-15 · wcid1.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m.; night-before OK; retrieve morning after. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Optional subscription $38.45/yr via AmeriWaste; 48-gal cart; WCID FAQ: all curbside recycling collected Thursdays. Verified 2026-10-15 · wcid1.com |
| Bulk | With regular garbage: any four items mix/match of bundled waste, green waste, heavy trash. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · wcid1.com |
| Hauler | AmeriWaste via Galveston County WCID No. 1 (city-directed). |
| Contacts | AmeriWaste 281-585-3200 (ops) / 281-331-8400 (recycle); WCID 281-337-1576; 2750 FM 517 Rd East. Verified 2026-10-15 · wcid1.com |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in Dickinson — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.; night-before OK; retrieve morning after.
Where
In street at curb; 2 ft clearance; no alleys; no vehicles blocking.
Limits
Garbage in cart only; ≤4 green bags + ≤4 bundles + heavy within 4-item mix rule.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste list; storm debris; overflow outside cart.
Bags
Bag loose trash in cart; green in bags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · dickinsontexas.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Delay make-up not spelled on holiday page — check AmeriWaste; landfill weather may interrupt.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wcid1.com
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Full details for Dickinson: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City directs to Galveston County WCID No. 1 solid-waste contract with AmeriWaste (281-585-3200 / [email protected]). Required for residences in District and/or Dickinson city limits. 96-gal AmeriWaste carts only. Twice weekly by zone: Mon/Thu, Tue/Fri, or Wed/Sat (Trash Collection Map PDF). Curb by 7:00 a.m.; wheels against curb; front to street; ≥2 ft clearance all sides; store off-street after; set out night before OK. All garbage inside cart; extra carts $9.50/mo (max 4) via District 281-337-1576. Rate table (2024 PDF): $24.00/mo one cart + tax.
- Recycling
- Optional subscription $38.45/yr via AmeriWaste 281-331-8400; 48-gal cart; WCID FAQ: all curbside recycling collected Thursdays. Drop-off alternatives: Texas City Biosphere (#1–2 plastics, etc.); cooking oil station on 45th St.
- Bulk pickup
- With regular garbage: any four items mix/match of bundled waste, green waste, heavy trash. Bundles ≤5 ft / 18 in dia / ≤50 lb. Green: yard clippings in strong bags. Heavy: appliances/furniture (Freon tagged). Not: household hazardous waste (TVs, computers, paint, tires, oils, pool chemicals, cooking oil). Green Waste page: ≤4 bags ≤50 lb + brush bundled ≤5 ft / 18 in / 50 lb; no storm debris; no trunks/root balls / branches >6 in (WCID Green Waste PDF).
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.; night-before OK; retrieve morning after.
- Curbside: where
- In street at curb; 2 ft clearance; no alleys; no vehicles blocking.
- Curbside: limits
- Garbage in cart only; ≤4 green bags + ≤4 bundles + heavy within 4-item mix rule.
- Curbside: brush
- ≤5 ft / 18 in / 50 lb; bag soft green ≤50 lb.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste list; storm debris; overflow outside cart.
- Curbside: bags
- Bag loose trash in cart; green in bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Non-compliance → aren't collected (guidelines).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
2026 AmeriWaste no collection: Jan 1, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving), Dec 25 (Christmas). Delay make-up not spelled on holiday page — check AmeriWaste; landfill weather may interrupt.
- Hauler
- AmeriWaste via Galveston County WCID No. 1 (city-directed)
- Contacts
- AmeriWaste 281-585-3200 (ops) / 281-331-8400 (recycle); WCID 281-337-1576; 2750 FM 517 Rd East
- Find your day
- City Trash-Recycling → WCID Solid Waste hub
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: wcid1.com
Bulk: wcid1.com
Holidays: wcid1.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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