Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for La Marque
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 cart with Green lid Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged to prevent windblown litter. Carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with wheels against the curb. Maintain at least a 3-foot clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and the recycling cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household trash
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Paper towels and non-recyclables
Green cart with Yellow lid Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be clean, dry, and placed loosely in the yellow-lidded cart. Do not bag your recycling. The lid must close completely.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and to-go cups
- ✓Metal cans (aluminum and tin)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Glass (verify current regional WM rules)
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Medical or electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
Branches and tree trimmings must be cut to lengths of 5 feet or less, tied, and bundled. This is collected as part of the weekly 5-cubic-yard bulk and brush pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Branches (up to 5 inches in diameter)
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week on your designated bulk day.
Placement
Place bulk items safely at the curb, ensuring they do not block sidewalks or storm drains. Keep piles away from low-hanging branches and utility wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (couches, mattresses)
- ✓ Carpeting (cut into 4-foot bundles)
- ✓ Appliances (with CFCs removed)
- ✓ Tied and bundled brush (under 5 feet long)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances containing CFCs
- ✕ Concrete, brick, asphalt, and roofing
- ✕ Gasoline, paint, and hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Tires, vehicle parts, and motor oil
- ✕ Items heavier than 200 pounds
If your bulk pile exceeds the 5-cubic-yard limit, you must call WM at 800-800-5804 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule the overage, which requires an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
On observed holidays, collection will not occur. If your scheduled service day falls on or after the holiday, your pickup will shift forward by one day (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
The weekly bulk and brush collection schedule is also subject to the one-day holiday delay.
Minor holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day typically do not disrupt the standard collection schedule in La Marque.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Yellow Lid
Never bag your recyclables. Thin plastic films, such as grocery bags or garbage bags, tangle the sorting machinery at the Waste Management recycling facility. All recyclables must be placed loosely in the green cart with the yellow lid.
CFC Removal is Mandatory for Appliances
While you can place household appliances like refrigerators or freezers out for weekly bulk collection, they must have all CFCs (Freon) professionally removed beforehand. An appliance with its refrigerant still intact will be tagged and left at the curb.
No Contractor or Construction Debris
Heavy construction materials such as concrete, bricks, asphalt, and roofing shingles are strictly prohibited from residential carts and bulk piles. Residents must rent a specialized roll-off dumpster for significant home renovations.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberAs a coastal Galveston County city, La Marque is susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms. Following a severe weather event, standard 5-cubic-yard bulk limits may be temporarily suspended. Always wait for official city declarations regarding emergency storm debris separation and collection.
Winter Holidays
November - JanuaryWaste Management only observes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after these holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Spring Cleanup
March - MayDuring heavy spring landscaping, ensure that all brush and tree trimmings are properly prepared. Loose piles of branches will not be collected; they must be tied into manageable 5-foot bundles and cannot exceed 5 inches in diameter.
About La Marque Waste Management
Comprehensive Twice-a-Week Collection
The City of La Marque, in partnership with Waste Management (WM), provides residents with a robust waste removal schedule designed to keep neighborhoods exceptionally clean. Standard household trash is collected twice a week, while heavy bulk items receive a dedicated once-a-week pickup. Single-stream recycling is collected every other week, making it simple to manage household waste without overflowing bins.
Understanding the Color-Coded Carts
Every La Marque household is issued two 96-gallon carts designed to accommodate up to 175 pounds of material. Proper usage is denoted by the lid colors: the green cart with the solid green lid is strictly for bagged household garbage. The second green cart, distinguished by its yellow lid, is exclusively for loose, unbagged recyclables. Ensuring the correct items go into the correct color-coded lids prevents contamination and service delays.
Mastering the 5-Cubic-Yard Bulk Limit
While the weekly bulk trash pickup is a significant benefit, strict volume limits apply. Residents can set out up to 5 cubic yards of bulky waste per week—roughly the equivalent of five standard washing machines. If you are doing a major cleanout or landscaping project and your pile exceeds this limit, you must contact WM at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled pickup day to arrange an oversized collection, which will incur an additional fee.
The 'At Your Door' Special Collection Service
Disposing of hazardous materials can be a hassle, but La Marque residents have access to an incredible perk: the At Your Door Special Collection service. Instead of driving to a remote drop-off facility, residents can simply call 800-449-7587 to request a specialized pickup for items like used motor oil, old paint, electronics, household chemicals, and batteries directly from their front porch.
Drop-off Facilities
At Your Door Special Collection (Front Porch Service)
Direct pickup from your residence in La Marque
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Waste Management collect trash in La Marque?
Standard bagged household trash is collected twice a week in the green cart with the green lid. Bulk items are collected once a week, and recycling is picked up every other week in the green cart with the yellow lid.
What happens if I have more than 5 cubic yards of bulk trash?
If your bulk waste or brush pile exceeds the 5-cubic-yard weekly limit, you must contact Waste Management at 800-800-5804 at least 24 hours prior to your bulk collection day. An additional fee will apply for the oversized load.
How do I safely dispose of paint, motor oil, or old electronics?
La Marque residents have access to the WM 'At Your Door Special Collection' program. You can easily dispose of hazardous household waste by calling 800-449-7587 to schedule a specialized pickup directly from your front porch.
What is the difference between the two green waste carts?
To prevent contamination, check the lid colors. The green cart with the solid green lid is strictly for bagged household garbage. The green cart with the yellow lid is exclusively for loose, clean recyclables like flattened cardboard, paper, and plastic bottles.