Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Baytown
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice weekly: Mondays and Thursdays for residents north of Spur 330 and Highway 146, and Tuesdays and Fridays for residents south of Spur 330 and Highway 146.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once a week: Mondays (North of Hwy 146, West of Main St), Tuesdays (South of Hwy 146, East of Main St), Thursdays (North of Hwy 146, East of Main St), or Fridays (South of Hwy 146, West of Main St).
Yard Waste
Brush pickup occurs once per month on a designated rotating zone week; small yard trimmings can be placed in standard trash containers on regular pickup days.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling charges are bundled into your monthly City of Baytown municipal utility bill. Note that payment by phone is no longer supported.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Draft (ACH), Mail, In Person, Authorized Retail Locations (Walmart, Kroger, Food Town, Ace Cash)
City-provided Cart (or personal 30-50 gal can) Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Extra bags must be tied and weigh no more than 40 pounds each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Up to 10 extra 30-gallon bags
City-provided Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes. Place items loosely in the recycling cart by 7:00 a.m. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Do not mix with bagged leaves or household trash. Place limbs on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your designated Zone week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs (8 feet or less)
- ✓Shrubbery
- ✓Brush trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (On your regular trash collection days)
Placement
Place items curbside next to your trash bin by 7:00 a.m. Do not place under low-hanging wires, near mailboxes, or blocking sidewalks.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (Freon removed and tagged)
- ✓ Up to 1 room of bundled carpet (cut less than 4 feet)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, and concrete
- ✕ Bricks and tile
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Batteries and hazardous materials
- ✕ Construction debris
Bulk collection is included in regular municipal utility services. For excessively large construction loads or restricted items, residents must rent a roll-off dumpster or utilize the Green Center (fees apply).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular trash or recycling collection day falls on an observed holiday, service is suspended for that day. Your collection will resume on your next regularly scheduled pickup day (routes do not simply slide by one day).
Yard Waste Exception
City brush collection zones may experience delays during city-observed holiday weeks, but you must still have your brush at the curb by Monday morning of your assigned week.
Always verify directly with Best Trash or the Baytown Public Works department if a holiday impacts a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday route.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer Storm Season
June - AugustDuring heavy Gulf Coast storms, ensure your trash and recycling carts are secure. Do not place brush piles in front of utility meters or hydrants, and keep debris away from storm drains to prevent severe street flooding.
Holiday Shifts
November - JanuaryBest Trash observes major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your normal service falls on one of these holidays, your trash will not be picked up until your next regularly scheduled collection day.
Spring Yard Maintenance
March - MayWhen aggressively trimming trees for spring, remember that the city's brush trucks will only accept tree limbs cut to 8 feet or less. Coordinate massive landscaping projects with your specific monthly Zone collection week.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Cans into Cash in Baytown? Here's the Scoop!
While Baytown doesn't have its own official buyback centers right within the city limits for things like aluminum cans, don't let that stop you from making a little extra dough. Many folks head over to Houston where you'll find places like Gulf Coast Scrap Metal or other general scrap yards that take a variety of metals. For those beverage containers, keep an eye out for community recycling drives, or if you're willing to travel a bit, Houston has redemption centers that pay for cans and bottles. It's a great way to give those recyclables a new life and keep some cash in your pocket!
Giving Good Stuff a Second Chance in Baytown
Before tossing perfectly good items, think about donating them! Baytown has a few spots where your pre-loved goods can make a difference. The Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is a fantastic place to drop off clothes, furniture, and household items. If you've got gently used building materials or home improvement stuff, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Houston is always looking for donations to help fund their mission. It's a win-win: declutter your home and support a good cause right here in our community or close by.
Let's Keep Baytown Beautiful: Tackling Trash Together
We all want Baytown to look its best, right? If you ever notice illegal dumping, it's important to report it so the city can take action. You can usually contact the Baytown Public Works Department or Code Enforcement to let them know the location. Keep an eye out for community clean-up events too! Sometimes local groups or the city organize days to get together and spruce up parks and public areas. Pitching in, even for an hour, makes a huge difference in keeping our neighborhoods clean and welcoming for everyone.
Drop-off Facilities
Baytown Green Center
1601 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77522
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What days are trash and recycling picked up in Baytown?
Trash is collected twice a week by Best Trash, either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday, depending on whether you live north or south of SPUR 330 and Highway 146. Recycling is picked up once a week, assigned to a specific day based on your location relative to Highway 146 and Main Street.
What should I do if my trash cart is full before collection day?
Best Trash allows residents to place up to ten additional 30-gallon bags of household trash next to their bin on collection day. Each extra bag or personal container must be securely tied and weigh no more than 40 pounds.
How do I dispose of old appliances like a refrigerator?
You can place heavy appliances on the curb on either of your regular trash pickup days. However, federal law requires that any appliance containing Freon (like refrigerators, freezers, or window AC units) must be professionally drained and tagged by a certified technician before the truck will collect it.
Can I drop off extra waste or old TVs somewhere in Baytown?
Yes, Baytown residents can use the Green Center located at 1601 W Main St. You can drop off electronics, glass, and recyclables for free, and dispose of bulk household debris or trailers of waste for a small cash fee. You must bring a valid driver's license and a matching Baytown water bill to prove your residency.