Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cedar Park
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.
Green Bin (Trash)
All standard household trash must fit inside the green 95-gallon cart. The cart weight must not exceed 75 pounds. Up to 7 additional bags can be placed outside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small broken items
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Do not bag recyclables; keep them loose in the blue cart. Any cardboard left outside the blue cart will be collected as bulk trash, not recycling.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7)
- ✓Mixed paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Milk and juice cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Glassware or light bulbs
- ✕Wire coat hangers
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Clothing or fabric
Yard Waste Bin
Yard trimmings must be placed in brown paper yard waste bags (no plastic bags) or bundled. Branches must be under 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter, and bundles/bags cannot exceed 40 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree and shrub trimmings
- ✓Branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place bulk items and bundled yard waste at least 3 feet away from your green and blue carts by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Bundled brush
- ✓ Large cardboard
- ✓ Non-Freon appliances
- ✓ Appliances with Freon professionally removed and tagged
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, and concrete
- ✕ Auto parts
The 7-item weekly allowance is included in your standard utility rate. Special collections beyond this limit require calling Republic Services for an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Major holidays may cause a one-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week. However, the City of Cedar Park occasionally maintains regular schedules during winter holidays, so residents should always consult the official 2026 Collection Calendar.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collections follow the same holiday schedule adjustments as regular residential trash.
Everyone receives recycling service the week of New Year's Day, regardless of their standard bi-weekly schedule.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Perform the 'Poke Test' on Plastics
If you can press your finger through a plastic item (like a grocery bag, plastic wrap, or sandwich bag), it does not belong in your blue recycling cart. Take grocery bags back to the store instead.
Use the Credit Card Rule
Small items like loose bottle caps, can tabs, and shredded paper snippets fall through the sorting machinery and cause jams. If an item is smaller than a standard credit card, throw it in the trash.
Beware of 'Wish-Cycling'
Don't toss tangled Christmas lights, garden hoses, or old bowling balls into the recycling bin hoping they'll be processed. These tanglers shut down recycling facilities and pose safety hazards for workers.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryThe city typically hosts a Holiday Tree Recycling Event in early January. Drop off your bare, un-flocked Christmas trees (decorations removed) at the Parks Operations Building for free mulching.
New Year
JanuaryDuring the week of New Year's Day, Cedar Park usually provides a bonus week of recycling collection for all residents to help manage the influx of holiday shipping boxes and wrapping paper.
Fall
October - NovemberTake advantage of Cedar Park's unlimited paper leaf bag and bundled brush collection periods. Ensure all wet bags are avoided, as they will break when lifted by sanitation crews.
About Cedar Park Waste Management
Comprehensive Solid Waste Services in Cedar Park
Cedar Park residents benefit from a robust, city-managed solid waste program operated in partnership with Republic Services. The standard monthly utility fee covers a 95-gallon green trash cart and a 95-gallon blue recycling cart. While regular garbage is collected weekly, single-stream recycling is picked up every other week. It is crucial to have all carts positioned at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day to avoid missed collections.
Generous Weekly Bulk and Bag Allowances
One of the standout features of Cedar Park's waste management system is its generous weekly bulk allowance. Unlike many Texas municipalities that restrict bulk pickups to once a month or require scheduled appointments, Cedar Park allows up to seven additional bags or bulk items outside your green trash cart every single week. This makes routine cleanouts, minor landscaping projects, and disposing of large furniture incredibly convenient for homeowners.
Front Porch Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
Disposing of dangerous chemicals, old electronics, and paint is remarkably easy in Cedar Park thanks to a partnership with HHW Solutions. Rather than driving to a distant drop-off facility, residents can schedule a front-porch pickup for their household hazardous waste. Simply go online, request a collection date, and leave your accepted HHW items safely by your front door by 8:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.
Proper Cart Placement and Spacing Requirements
To ensure the automated trucks can seamlessly lift and empty your carts, Cedar Park mandates strict placement rules. Carts must be placed with their wheels facing the curb, and there must be a minimum of three feet of clearance between the trash cart, the recycling cart, and any bulk items. Any cardboard boxes that don't fit inside the blue recycling cart will be treated as bulk waste and must be placed next to the green trash cart, not the blue one.
Drop-off Facilities
HHW Solutions Front Porch Pickup
At-Home Service (Cedar Park, TX)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is recycling collected every week in Cedar Park?
No. While regular trash is collected weekly, single-stream recycling is picked up every other week. The only exception is the week of New Year's Day, when all households receive a bonus recycling pickup.
How many bulk items can I throw away each week?
Cedar Park allows you to place up to 7 bulk items or extra trash bags next to your green cart every week on your regular collection day. No prior scheduling is required for these 7 items.
Can I put my grass clippings in black plastic trash bags?
No. All yard trimmings, including leaves and grass clippings, must be placed in brown paper yard waste bags. If you use plastic bags, the crews will treat it as regular garbage instead of compostable yard waste.
What should I do if my trash cart is damaged or broken?
If your green trash cart or blue recycling cart is cracked or has a broken wheel, you can request a replacement by contacting the Cedar Park Utility Billing Office at 512-401-5300.