El Lago trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Routes 7:00 a.m.; 7:00 p.m.; out by 7:00 a.m. Observed holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas. Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m.; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov |
| Recycling | Contact AmeriWaste to sign up — day/cart/accept list is not listed — ask the city or your hauler. Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov |
| Bulk | Heavy trash Wednesday curbside: appliances, furniture, mattresses ≤50 lb (fees possible); Freon drained/tagged; water heaters drained; C&D may need fees +. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov |
| Hauler | AmeriWaste (city contractor). |
| Contacts | AmeriWaste 281-331-8400; City 281-326-1951; 411 Tallowood Drive, El Lago, TX 77586. Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in El Lago — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Where
Household backdoor/garage visible from street; heavy/green curbside.
Limits
Heavy pieces ≤50 lb; green ≤10 cans/bags/bundles/week ≤5 ft / 50 lb.
Not allowed
Untagged Freon units; C&D without arrangement.
Bags
Green in cans/bags/bundles; household containers not size-specified on page.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Holidays listed above; resume next regular scheduled day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ellago-tx.gov
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Full details for El Lago: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contractor AmeriWaste (281-331-8400). Household waste Wednesday and Saturday at backdoor/garage (visible from street). Routes 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; out by 7:00 a.m. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if pickup day falls on holiday → next regular pickup day.
- Recycling
- Contact AmeriWaste to sign up — day/cart/accept list is not listed — ask the city or your hauler. Check materials and fees with the hauler.
- Bulk pickup
- Heavy trash Wednesday curbside: appliances, furniture, mattresses ≤50 lb (fees possible); Freon drained/tagged; water heaters drained; C&D may need fees + Customer Service. Green waste Wed & Sat curbside ≤10 cans/bags/bundles per week; branches cut/bundled/tied ≤5 ft / ≤50 lb.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Curbside: where
- Household backdoor/garage visible from street; heavy/green curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Heavy pieces ≤50 lb; green ≤10 cans/bags/bundles/week ≤5 ft / 50 lb.
- Curbside: brush
- Cut, bundled, tied ≤5 ft / ≤50 lb.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Untagged Freon units; C&D without arrangement.
- Curbside: bags
- Green in cans/bags/bundles; household containers not size-specified on page.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Specific $ ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): 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
Holidays listed above; resume next regular scheduled day.
- Hauler
- AmeriWaste (city contractor)
- Contacts
- AmeriWaste 281-331-8400; City 281-326-1951; 411 Tallowood Drive, El Lago, TX 77586
- Find your day
- City Garbage & Recycling
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ellago-tx.gov
Bulk: ellago-tx.gov
Holidays: ellago-tx.gov
Curbside: ellago-tx.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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