Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for La Porte
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.
City-provided or heavy-duty personal bags Bin (Trash)
Trash must be securely bagged, weighing no more than 40 pounds per bag. Do not use grocery sacks or cardboard boxes as trash receptacles. Place behind the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Drop-off Only (No curbside bins) Bin (Recycling)
There is NO curbside recycling. Residents must take recyclables to the Recycle Center at 12201 N. C St. Items must be loose and clean. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspaper, magazines, and common mail
- ✓Clean plastics and glass containers
- ✓Tin, steel, and aluminum cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard and fiberboard
- ✓Electronics and rechargeable batteries
Do NOT Include
- ✕Styrofoam and polystyrene
- ✕Plastic wrap or plastic film
- ✕Medical waste and diapers
- ✕Paper towels and tissues
- ✕Hoses, tubes, rope, and tanglers
Yard Waste Bin
Yard debris is not considered household garbage. Keep brush strictly separated from heavy trash piles so it can be chipped into mulch by the city. Limit 10 cubic yards per heavy trash collection cycle.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Bushes and tree trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled by specific geographic zones (trucks pass once in a 2-day period).
Placement
Place items behind the curb (not in the street or right-of-way) by 7:00 a.m. on the first scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 5 days prior to the date.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and household items
- ✓ Brush and yard wastes (separated)
- ✓ Discarded appliances (doors removed/empty)
- ✓ Small car tires (limit 2)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Rocks, bricks, and concrete
- ✕ Ceramic tile and dirt
- ✕ Paint and hazardous materials
- ✕ Ashes
- ✕ Piles exceeding 10 cubic yards
Heavy trash collection is included in city services up to the 10-cubic-yard limit. Excess trash will be left behind, and residents must arrange for private removal at their own expense or wait for the next cycle.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because La Porte features twice-weekly trash collection, if an observed holiday falls on your scheduled collection day, your garbage pickup will simply be deferred until your NEXT regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Heavy trash schedules are pre-set by zone for the entire year. Consult the mailed La Porte Calendar or the city website for your zone's specific heavy trash dates around holidays.
For example, if your pickup days are Monday and Thursday, and a holiday falls on a Monday, you must wait until Thursday for your next collection.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
February - MarchLook out for your annual supply of garbage bags. The City of La Porte delivers three free rolls of bags to every residential front door each February.
Summer
June - AugustDuring Gulf Coast hurricane season, avoid placing heavy trash or 10-cubic-yard brush piles at the curb if a major storm is approaching. Heavy rains can wash debris into storm drains, causing severe neighborhood flooding.
Winter
December - JanuaryIf you accumulate large amounts of cardboard from holiday shipping, break down and flatten all boxes completely before dropping them off at the Recycle Center to conserve bin space.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Junk Into Cash: Local Scrap & Recycling Spots Near La Porte
Hey La Porte neighbors! Did you know that aluminum cans and certain metals can actually earn you a little extra cash? While La Porte's curbside recycling is fantastic, for things like scrap metal or a big pile of cans, you might want to check out some local options. A quick search shows there are several scrap yards in the general Houston area, which isn't too far from us. Places like S&W Metals or Gulf Coast Scrap Metal often buy various metals. It's worth a call to see what they're currently paying and what they accept. Plus, Texas doesn't have a statewide bottle redemption program, so those soda and water bottles you rinse out are best for your curbside bin, but keep an eye out for any local community recycling drives that might pop up!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in La Porte
Before you toss something that's still perfectly good, think about donating it! La Porte has some awesome organizations that would love your unwanted treasures. A great spot to consider is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Pasadena. They take furniture, appliances, building materials, and household goods, and the money helps build homes in our community. You could also look into local thrift stores that support various causes. Sometimes, churches or community centers also have donation drives for clothing or household items. It feels good to declutter and help someone else at the same time!
Keeping Our Shores and Streets Litter-Free: La Porte's Clean-Up Scene
Let's keep La Porte beautiful! While the city does a great job with regular trash collection, sometimes we get those pesky piles of illegal dumping, especially in more out-of-the-way spots. If you ever see something that shouldn't be there, like old furniture or construction debris dumped illegally, the best thing to do is report it to the City of La Porte. They usually have a number or a way to submit a request to get it cleaned up. Also, keep an eye out for community clean-up events! Often, local groups organize park clean-ups or neighborhood beautification days, which are a fantastic way to get involved and make a real difference right here in La Porte.
Drop-off Facilities
La Porte Recycle Center
12201 N. C St., La Porte, TX 77571
Materials Accepted
Public Works Service Center
2963 N. 23rd Street, La Porte, TX 77571
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I run out of the city-provided garbage bags?
The City of La Porte delivers three rolls of bags to your door every February. If you run out before the next delivery, you can purchase additional rolls for $7.22 at the Utility Billing counter inside City Hall, or use your own heavy-duty bags (under 40 lbs).
Does La Porte provide curbside recycling bins?
No. The City of La Porte does not offer curbside recycling. Residents who wish to recycle must drop off their clean, sorted materials at the La Porte Recycle Center located at 12201 N. C St.
Why didn't the city pick up all of my heavy trash?
The city strictly enforces a 10-cubic-yard limit per collection cycle. If your pile is larger than 6x6x8 feet, the crew will collect 10 cubic yards and leave the rest. Crews will also bypass piles containing prohibited items like bricks, concrete, or hazardous waste.
What happens if a holiday falls on my regular garbage day?
Since La Porte provides twice-weekly collection, the city does not push the schedule back by one day. If a holiday falls on your pickup day, your service is simply deferred until your next scheduled collection day later in the week.