Tomball trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Garbage twice weekly Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri by map; bulk & brush on second collection day. Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 5:00 p.m. Prior; before 7:00 a.m. Day; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source |
| Recycling | Weekly Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri by map section. Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source |
| Bulk | Bulk: Second garbage day weekly: ≤12 items totaling ≤2 cy. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source |
| Hauler | Frontier Waste Solutions (city contract). |
| Contacts | Customer Service 281-290-1450; [email protected]; Frontier roll-off 936-258-9035; 501 James St. Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in Tomball — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 5:00 p.m. Prior; before 7:00 a.m. Day; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Where
Curbside; handles to house; ≥4 ft from mailbox.
Limits
Cart lid must close / bag-service ≤7 bags (Frontier); bulk ≤12 items / ≤2 cy; brush 40 lb…
Not allowed
Bulk/recycle ban lists; C&D needs special/roll-off.
Bags
Trash bagged in carts or bag service; recyclables not bagged.
Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source
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Residential Garbage Information + map / Frontier app
Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Regular garbage/recycling impacted on Thanksgiving and Christmas if they fall on collection days — check make-up via Frontier app / city.
Verified 2026-10-15 · tomballtx.gov · source
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Full details for Tomball: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City + Frontier Waste Solutions (since Oct 1 2024). Hybrid: Frontier poly carts or bags (2 free bag rolls/year at Customer Service; extras purchase). Garbage twice weekly Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri by map; bulk & brush on second collection day. Curb before 7:00 a.m.; collection 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; not earlier than 5:00 p.m. Prior (ordinance/FAQ). Bag trash inside carts; lids closed; handles toward house; ≥4 ft from mailbox. Bag service: Frontier page notes up to 7 bags/service day. Rate (Oct 2026 newsletter): bag or cart base $26.03/mo (+ cart rentals). Customer Service 281-290-1450 / [email protected].
- Recycling
- Weekly Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri by map section. Accepts: Al cans; plastic bottles (milk/water/detergent/shampoo); glass clear/green/brown; steel/tin cans; newspaper/mail; uncoated paperboard; office paper; uncoated corrugated cardboard. Loose only (no bags); free of food. Not: plastic bags, ceramics, bulbs, soiled paper/pizza boxes, cookware, food waste, napkins/towels/plates/utensils.
- Bulk pickup
- Second garbage day weekly: ≤12 items totaling ≤2 cy. Furniture, folded boxes, tree trimmings/bagged yard (cut/tied/bundled ≤40 lb), Freon-removed appliances with statement. Not: C&D/remodel/contractor, regular trash, tires, engine parts, Freon items. Excess → Special Collection fee (Master Fee Schedule) or Frontier 936-258-9035 roll-off. Oct 2026 newsletter: limbs ≤4 ft L/H/W or 40 lb; limbs >4 in dia aren't collected. Christmas trees on bulk day until mid-Jan; >10 ft cut in half.
- Curbside: when
- After 5:00 p.m. Prior; before 7:00 a.m. Day; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; handles to house; ≥4 ft from mailbox.
- Curbside: limits
- Cart lid must close / bag-service ≤7 bags (Frontier); bulk ≤12 items / ≤2 cy; brush 40 lb / 4 ft rules.
- Curbside: brush
- Cut, tied, bundled ≤40 lb; newsletter 4×4×4 ft / ≤4 in dia.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bulk/recycle ban lists; C&D needs special/roll-off.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged in carts or bag service; recyclables not bagged.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Specific set-out $ 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
Regular garbage/recycling impacted on Thanksgiving and Christmas if they fall on collection days — check make-up via Frontier app / city announcements (page doesn't spell full +1 table).
- Hauler
- Frontier Waste Solutions (city contract)
- Contacts
- Customer Service 281-290-1450; [email protected]; Frontier roll-off 936-258-9035; 501 James St
- Find your day
- Residential Garbage Information + map / Frontier app
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: tomballtx.gov
Bulk: tomballtx.gov
Holidays: tomballtx.gov
Curbside: tomballtx.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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