Friendswood trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Recycling + green waste once weekly (days via Garbage/Recycling/Heavy/Green map — routes may change; Jan 5 2026 notice: verify WC / map). Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6:00 p.m. prior; by 7:00 a.m.; remove by 9:00 p.m. day of. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us 1, ci.friendswood.tx.us 2 |
| Recycling | Weekly curbside. City bin (WC property; stays with house) or labeled own container; optional 96-gal cart $1.32/mo via Utility Billing. Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us |
| Bulk | Heavy pickup on first garbage day weekly: appliances (Freon tagged), furniture, mattresses, drained water heaters, computers, TVs (not projection). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us |
| Hauler | Waste Connections (city contract). |
| Contacts | Waste Connections 281-331-0810; Utility Billing 281-996-3232; City Hall 910 S Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in Friendswood — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6:00 p.m. prior; by 7:00 a.m.; remove by 9:00 p.m. day of.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Garbage ≤32 gal / ≤50 lb; green bags ≤35 lb; branch bundles ≤50 lb / ≤18 in dia / ≤5 ft.
Not allowed
Heavy-trash ban list above; plastic bags/Styrofoam/food in recycle.
Bags
Trash bags or cans OK; recyclables in bin (excess clear bag OK); soft green in clear bags.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us 1, ci.friendswood.tx.us 2
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us
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 | — |
WC observes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if collection day falls on holiday, resume.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.friendswood.tx.us
Private junk pickup
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Full details for Friendswood: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contracts Waste Connections (281-331-0810; 827 W Highway 6, Alvin). Rate $23.10/mo + 8.25% tax. Garbage twice weekly; recycling + green waste once weekly (days via Garbage/Recycling/Heavy/Green map — routes may change; Jan 5 2026 notice: verify WC / map). Collection 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Curb by 7:00 a.m.; set out after 6:00 p.m. prior; remove by 9:00 p.m. collection day. Resident-provided bags/cans ≤32 gal, ≤50 lb each (manual collection). Old paint only if treated with paint hardener.
- Recycling
- Weekly curbside. City bin (WC property; stays with house) or labeled own container; optional 96-gal cart $1.32/mo via Utility Billing 281-996-3232. Collection Days page also lists clear plastic bottles specifically. Rinse/clean. Excess in clear bag on/next to bin. Not: plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam, food waste (Recycling Information).
- Bulk pickup
- Heavy pickup on first garbage day weekly: appliances (Freon tagged), furniture, mattresses, drained water heaters, computers, TVs (not projection), fiberglass tubs cut in half (not galvanized). Carpet ≤5 ft rolled ≤50 lb (dry); swing sets disassembled ≤5 ft / ≤300 lb total; doors cut in half. Not: household hazardous waste (gas/oil/liquid paint/thinner/chemicals), tires, fencing (few untreated pickets <5 ft with green waste OK), RR ties, dirt, cast iron, construction debris (boards/sheetrock/etc.), projection TVs.
- Curbside: when
- After 6:00 p.m. prior; by 7:00 a.m.; remove by 9:00 p.m. day of.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Garbage ≤32 gal / ≤50 lb; green bags ≤35 lb; branch bundles ≤50 lb / ≤18 in dia / ≤5 ft.
- Curbside: brush
- Green waste on first garbage day: grass/leaves/flowers in translucent clear bags ≤35 lb; limbs cut/tied/bundled ≤50 lb, 18 in dia, 5 ft.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Heavy-trash ban list above; plastic bags/Styrofoam/food in recycle.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bags or cans OK; recyclables in bin (excess clear bag OK); soft green in clear bags.
- 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
WC observes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if collection day falls on holiday, resume next regularly scheduled garbage day. Christmas Eve / New Year’s Eve: normal (possible early finish). Check City Facebook for holiday-week maps.
- Hauler
- Waste Connections (city contract)
- Contacts
- Waste Connections 281-331-0810; Utility Billing 281-996-3232; City Hall 910 S Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
- Find your day
- Garbage, Green Waste & Recycling + collection map
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ci.friendswood.tx.us
Bulk: ci.friendswood.tx.us
Holidays: ci.friendswood.tx.us
Curbside: ci.friendswood.tx.us 1, ci.friendswood.tx.us 2 - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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