Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Katy
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.
Standard 95-gallon cart (65-gallon available by request) Bin (Trash)
Waste should be bagged and placed inside the cart near the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday based on your zone).
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Standard 95-gallon cart Bin (Recycling)
Place all approved recyclables loosely inside the cart without any plastic liners or garbage bags. Always remember the city's motto: When in doubt, leave it out!
Accepted Items
- ✓Empty, clean, and dry cardboard
- ✓Paper
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard debris
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Limited to 15 bags per week (max 35 lbs each). Limbs must be bundled, under 4 feet in length, less than 2 inches in diameter, and weigh under 40 lbs per bundle. Maximum volume is 4-cubic yards per service day. Commercial tree services must haul their own debris.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small tree branches
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (up to 3 items) and Quarterly (Super Heavy Trash up to 6 cubic yards)
Placement
Place all bulky items clearly at the curb next to your garbage cart by 7:00 AM on your designated collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Home appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large objects that cannot fit in the cart
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt and rocks
- ✕ Bricks and concrete
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Pallets
Standard weekly heavy trash and quarterly Super Heavy Trash are included in your monthly rate. If your load exceeds 6 cubic yards, you must contact Texas Pride Disposal for a customized Pay Pile quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Texas Pride Disposal only observes these three major holidays. If your scheduled service day falls on one of these holidays, your collection will be delayed and provided on the very next day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard debris and heavy trash pickups follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage and recycling collections.
All other federal holidays, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, do not affect the collection schedule. Trucks will run their normal routes.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ban the Plastic Bag
Texas Pride Disposal requires all recyclables to be placed loosely inside your cart. Never bundle your paper or plastic bottles inside a plastic grocery bag or a standard trash bag, as these wrap around the gears at the sorting facility.
The Clean and Dry Rule
A single unrinsed soda can or a greasy food container can contaminate an entire load of clean cardboard. Always thoroughly rinse your glass jars, plastic jugs, and metal cans, and let them dry completely before tossing them in the recycling cart.
Keep Glass Out of the Garbage
Unlike many neighboring municipalities, the City of Katy explicitly accepts glass bottles and jars in its curbside recycling program. Be sure to empty them, clean them, and place them in your recycling cart rather than the regular household trash.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayMarch brings the first of the four Super Heavy Trash quarterly collections. It's the perfect opportunity to tackle major spring cleaning projects, as you can place up to 6 cubic yards of bulky items at the curb on your first collection day of the month.
Summer
June - AugustThe intense heat of a Texas summer can cause regular household garbage to generate severe odors and attract pests quickly. Ensure all household waste is tightly bagged before being placed inside your 95-gallon garbage cart, and keep the lid completely closed.
Fall
September - NovemberDuring the peak of autumn leaf dropping, remember that weekly yard debris collection is capped at 15 bags. If you exceed this limit, you must hold the excess bags for the following week or request a Pay Pile quote from Texas Pride Disposal.
About Katy Waste Management
Zoned Service Days and Transition to Texas Pride Disposal
The City of Katy employs a unique color-coded zone system—Blue, Red, and Yellow—to manage residential waste collection efficiently. Partnering with Texas Pride Disposal, all households are provided with standard 95-gallon carts for both garbage and recycling. Residents with limited storage space can actively request a downsized 65-gallon cart by contacting Texas Pride via email, ensuring the service fits their property needs without any change to the monthly rate.
Weekly Heavy Trash vs. Quarterly Super Heavy Trash
Katy's bulky waste protocol is split into two distinct tiers. Every week on your regular collection day, Texas Pride will accept up to three standard bulky items, such as a piece of furniture or an appliance, placed alongside your garbage cart. However, for massive house cleanouts, the city hosts a Super Heavy Trash event quarterly—specifically on the first service day of March, June, September, and December. During this quarterly sweep, households can place up to 6 cubic yards of bulky materials (roughly the size of a small car) at the curb.
Strict Yard Debris Guidelines for Texas Summers
Maintaining lawns during the intense Texas growing season generates significant yard waste, but Katy residents must adhere to strict curbside limits. Texas Pride Disposal caps weekly yard debris at exactly 15 bags per household, with each bag strictly weighing under 35 pounds. If you are trimming trees, branches must be cut down to four-foot lengths, kept under two inches in diameter, and securely tied into bundles weighing no more than 40 pounds. The total volume cannot exceed 4 cubic yards per service day.
Exclusions and the Pay Pile Option
It is crucial to know what cannot go to the curb. Katy explicitly prohibits dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, liquid paints, tires, batteries, and construction debris from both standard and bulk collections. If a resident has an amount of accepted waste that exceeds the weekly limits or the quarterly 6-cubic-yard maximum, they do not have to haul it themselves. Instead, they can contact Texas Pride Disposal directly to request a Pay Pile quote for a customized pickup.
Streamlined Drop-Off Centers for Motor Oil and Recyclables
For residents who miss their weekly pickup or need to dispose of used motor oil safely, the City of Katy maintains two convenient 24/7 drop-off facilities. Clean paper, plastics, and aluminum can be deposited at the Recycling Drop-Off Center located on Franz Road, while a specialized Used Motor Oil Drop-Off Center operates continuously on East Avenue. This infrastructure ensures that hazardous automotive fluids stay out of the municipal waste stream and local waterways.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Katy Recycling Drop-Off Center
5740 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493
Materials Accepted
City of Katy Used Motor Oil Drop-Off Center
1213 East Avenue, Katy, TX 77493
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an extra trash or recycling cart in Katy?
You can request an additional 95-gallon cart by emailing [email protected]. Additional carts cost $2.09 per month, which will be added directly to your water bill. Carts are typically delivered within one week of the request.
What is the Super Heavy Trash pickup?
Super Heavy Trash is a quarterly event allowing residents to dispose of up to 6 cubic yards of bulky items, bags, and bundles (roughly the size of a small car). It occurs on your first scheduled collection day in March, June, September, and December.
Will Texas Pride Disposal pick up limbs cut by a professional tree service?
No. According to city guidelines, any commercial tree service hired by a resident must haul off their own limbs and debris. The city will only collect resident-cut branches that are bundled and meet the strict size and weight limits.
What if I have more trash than the weekly or quarterly limits allow?
If your debris volume exceeds the weekly heavy trash limit or the quarterly 6-cubic-yard maximum, you can contact Texas Pride Disposal directly to request a quote for a Pay Pile. They will assess the volume and charge a separate fee for removal.