Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Alvin
Texas residential services run Monday through Friday. Please refer to your neighborhood's specific zoning map for your exact day.
State Mandate
Bag all trash to prevent pests.
Black with Black Lid Bin (Trash)
All everyday refuse must be securely bagged inside the official black-lidded cart or approved containers under 50 pounds to prevent windblown litter. Carts must be placed within 5 feet of the roadway edge by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging and wrappers
- ✓Small everyday discarded items
Black with Gray Lid Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclable items loose directly into the designated gray-lidded cart; do not bag recyclables. Rinse out food and liquid residue from bottles and cans to prevent foul odors and contamination.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Newspapers, catalogs, and mixed paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (PET and HDPE with codes 1, 2, etc.)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or film
- ✕Styrofoam containers or packing peanuts
- ✕Mirrors, window glass, or ceramics
- ✕Waxed paper or adhesive-backed paper
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste should be securely bagged or placed into appropriate bins under 50 pounds. Tree trimmings must be bundled securely if handled under specialized parameters.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Garden vegetation
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Regularly scheduled service intervals as managed by Texas Pride Disposal.
Placement
Place approved heavy items safely at the curbside edge without blocking sidewalks, drainage paths, or utility infrastructure, maintaining clear accessibility for collection trucks.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture (couches, mattresses, tables)
- ✓ Household appliances (washers, dryers)
- ✓ Drained and certified freon-free refrigerators
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, and bricks
- ✕ Concrete and asphalt
- ✕ Liquid paints, oils, and fuels
- ✕ Automotive tires
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and pesticides
Special handling fees may apply for unapproved items, excessive volume loads, or items requiring special equipment dispatch.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Texas Pride Disposal observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. When a holiday lands on a weekday, service for that day and subsequent days that week moves forward by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Regular yard waste and recycling schedules adjust concurrently with the sliding holiday route framework.
If an observed holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, regular weekday collection schedules remain completely unaffected for that week.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Avoid Bagging Your Recyclables
Never place recyclable items inside plastic garbage bags before putting them into your gray-lidded cart. Automated material recovery centers treat bagged items as trash, routing them directly to the landfill.
Rinse Out Food Residue
Take a moment to quickly rinse out soup cans, milk jugs, and glass sauce jars before recycling them. Residual food soils porous paper and cardboard commodities, rendering entire batches unrecyclable.
Keep Plastic Film Out
Plastic grocery sacks, dry cleaning wrap, and bubble wrap tangle heavily around mechanical sorting rollers. Always return plastic film bags to local grocery store collection bins instead of your curbside recycling container.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MaySpring cleaning often results in large household cleanouts. Make sure any excess refuse fits securely inside your authorized containers or use approved auxiliary options to prevent missed pickups.
Summer
June - AugustHigh Gulf Coast temperatures cause organic waste to decompose rapidly, producing intense odors and attracting pests. Double-bag all food scraps tightly inside your trash cart and keep the lid shut securely.
Winter
November - JanuaryTexas Pride Disposal observes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Holiday routes shift forward by one day for the remainder of the holiday week, turning Thursday pickups to Friday and Friday pickups to Saturday.
About Alvin Waste Management
Curbside Management Protocols in Alvin
The City of Alvin contracts with Texas Pride Disposal to manage residential solid waste and recycling streams efficiently. Residents receive specialized rolling carts for daily refuse and designated recycling. To guarantee collection, all carts and authorized waste receptacles must be positioned at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day, ensuring they remain no further than five feet from the edge of the roadway.
Standard Cart Allocation and Placement Rules
Proper equipment placement safeguards automated collection trucks and prevents property obstruction. Residents are supplied a black cart with a black lid for household trash and a black cart with a gray lid for recyclables. Containers can be placed curbside as early as 6:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled pickup and must be removed from the curb by 6:00 p.m. the following day.
Biannual Environmental Cleanups and Local Drop-Offs
To combat illicit dumping and assist residents with large-scale seasonal purges, Alvin coordinates closely with municipal partners and local disposal programs. While routine bulk items are handled directly through regular collection parameters, heavy construction materials, large amounts of earth, and localized household chemicals must be routed to approved regional environmental facilities or specialized local collection drives.
Streamlined Recycling Integration
Alvin actively promotes environmental conservation through a structured curbside recycling program. Residents are encouraged to clean and rinse all recyclable commodities—such as aluminum beverage cans, flattened cardboard, and plastic containers—before tossing them into the gray-lidded cart. Keeping items loose without plastic wrap ensures maximum recovery efficiency at regional sorting facilities.
Drop-off Facilities
Brazoria County Waste Disposal Facilities
Brazoria County, TX
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I contact for missed garbage pickups or service issues in Alvin?
For all customer service inquiries, missed collections, or reporting service issues, you should contact Texas Pride Disposal directly at (281) 342-8178 or submit an online tracking form through the City of Alvin website.
What colors are the official residential carts provided in Alvin?
Residential curbside collection utilizes a black cart with a black lid for standard household garbage and a black cart with a gray lid dedicated strictly to recyclables.
What time must my trash and recycling carts be at the curb?
All waste and recycling containers must be placed at the curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Carts can be set out as early as 6:00 p.m. the night prior.
How are holiday schedules handled by Texas Pride Disposal in Alvin?
Texas Pride observes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after an observed holiday during the week, your pickup shifts forward by one day, concluding service adjustments on Saturday.