Lake Jackson trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Twice weekly bags only — no garbage cans; bags 10–35 gal, tightly closed. Verified 2026-10-15 · lakejackson-tx.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 5:00–8:00 a.m. morning of pickup. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Once weekly on second household garbage day (N = Thu; S = Fri) (blue bin). Verified 2026-10-15 · lakejackson-tx.gov |
| Bulk | Heavy trash/brush twice monthly per 2026 Heavy Trash Schedule (north vs south of Oyster Creek); out by Monday of collection week before 8:00 a.m.; may. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Lake Jackson Sanitation. |
| Contacts | Sanitation 979-415-2430; City 979-415-2400; 25 Oak Drive. Verified 2026-10-15 · lakejackson-tx.gov |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in Lake Jackson — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
5:00–8:00 a.m. morning of pickup.
Where
Curb / front of house (route by house front).
Limits
10–35 gal bags; no cans.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste; sharps need containment; no cans for garbage.
Bags
Required (plastic bags).
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · lakejackson-tx.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
No household garbage on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day → next regular day.
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Full details for Lake Jackson: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Sanitation (municipal). Twice weekly bags only — no garbage cans; bags 10–35 gal, tightly closed. North of Oyster Creek Dr: Mon & Thu; south: Tue & Fri. Place no earlier than 5:00 a.m. and no later than 8:00 a.m. pickup morning. Avoid meter/vault/irrigation boxes, manholes, hydrants. No household hazardous waste in bags. Sanitation 979-415-2430.
- Recycling
- Once weekly on second household garbage day (N = Thu; S = Fri). Blue or clear bags; City Hall blue bags $9.50/50. Plastics, Al, tin, paper, cardboard; rinse; newspapers/junk mail in separate bag. Keep separate from garbage at curb.
- Bulk pickup
- Heavy trash/brush twice monthly per 2026 Heavy Trash Schedule (north vs south of Oyster Creek); out by Monday of collection week before 8:00 a.m.; may place Sat before week. No heavy trash week of a fifth Monday (city calendar note).
- Curbside: when
- 5:00–8:00 a.m. morning of pickup.
- Curbside: where
- Curb / front of house (route by house front).
- Curbside: limits
- 10–35 gal bags; no cans.
- Curbside: brush
- Per heavy trash schedule/rules pages.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste; sharps need containment; no cans for garbage.
- Curbside: bags
- Required (plastic bags).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
No household garbage on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day → next regular day. (NYE notice: trash/recycling collected New Year’s Eve; no household trash New Year’s Day; convenience center notes on page.)
- Hauler
- City of Lake Jackson Sanitation
- Contacts
- Sanitation 979-415-2430; City 979-415-2400; 25 Oak Drive
- Find your day
- Household Garbage + Recycling + 2026 Heavy Trash Schedule
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: lakejackson-tx.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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