Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for League City
Trash Day
Twice weekly based on service zone: Yellow Zone on Mondays and Thursdays, Green Zone on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Blue Zone on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Recycling
Once weekly on your designated recycling collection day (determined by neighborhood route/interactive map).
Yard Waste
Collected curbside on both of your regular trash pickup days (limit of 6 bags or bundles per collection).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling charges are managed through AmeriWaste but are billed directly on your monthly City of League City utility water bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Bank Draft Auto-Pay, Recurring Credit Card, Phone, Mail, Drive-thru / In-Person, and 24/7 Drop Box
Resident-Provided (Up to 55 Gallons) Bin (Trash)
Residents must supply their own trash receptacles of 55 gallons or less. All garbage inside the bin must be bagged. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated days, leaving 4 feet of clearance.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
48-Gallon AmeriWaste Cart Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables directly in the cart loose, not bagged. If you exceed the cart's capacity, you may place extra recyclables in clear or clear-blue plastic recycling bags directly on the curb next to the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Loose paper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Flattened cardboard boxes
- ✓Emptied and rinsed aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Emptied and rinsed glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (except #6)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Unflattened boxes
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (like pizza boxes)
- ✕Styrofoam (#6 plastic)
- ✕Metal items (pots, pans, hangers, car parts)
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on both weekly trash days. Maximum of 6 bags or bundles per pickup. Bags must weigh under 50 lbs. Branches must be tied in bundles under 5 feet long, under 18 inches in diameter, and under 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden debris
- ✓Branches and woody material
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice weekly (on both of your regular trash collection days)
Placement
Set items on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, but no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before. Items must be safely liftable by two people.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, mattresses, tables)
- ✓ Dryers and washing machines
- ✓ Stoves
- ✓ Toilets (tank and bowl must be separated)
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (ONLY if Freon is drained and tagged by a licensed tech)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and remodeling debris (lumber, shingles, drywall)
- ✕ Electronics (computers, televisions, microwaves)
- ✕ Automobile parts and batteries
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and liquids
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, and concrete
Two items per collection day are included. For major home clean-outs or construction debris, you must purchase 'dumpster bags' and schedule a paid pickup by calling 281-585-3200, or rent a private roll-off.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your pick-up falls on an observed holiday, your garbage will not be delayed by one day; instead, it will simply be picked up on your next regularly scheduled service day for your neighborhood.
Yard Waste Exception
Heavy trash and yard waste collections follow the exact same holiday skip schedule as regular garbage, resuming on your next zone day.
AmeriWaste routes run normally on all other holidays not explicitly listed above, including Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring & Fall
Variable (Announced Annually)Watch the city calendar for the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal events held at Hometown Heroes Park. This is the best time to drop off old electronics, wet paint, and harsh chemicals for free.
Summer
June - NovemberDuring Gulf Coast hurricane season, avoid placing out heavy trash, unbundled brush, or excess garbage bags if a severe tropical storm is approaching, as high winds and flooding can turn curbside waste into dangerous projectiles or drain blockages.
Winter
Late DecemberIf Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on your designated collection day, AmeriWaste will completely skip that pickup. Your garbage will instead be collected on your next regularly scheduled service day for your zone.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Leftovers Into Loot in League City!
While League City doesn't have a specific cash-for-cans program right in town, many folks head over to nearby Houston for their recycling needs. Places like the Westpark Recycling Center often accept various metals and plastics you might be tempted to toss. Even if you're just looking to get rid of scrap metal from a weekend project, check out local yards like Gulf Coast Scrap Metal in La Marque; they might be able to give you a few bucks for your unwanted steel and aluminum.
Give Your Gently Used Goods a Second Life Around Town
Before something heads to the curb, think about giving it a new home! In League City, you've got options. Goodwill Houston has a presence nearby, always happy to take clothes, books, and household items. For furniture and home décor, Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the broader Houston area are fantastic places to donate. Sometimes, even local churches or community centers have donation drives for specific needs, so it's worth keeping an eye out for those announcements.
Keeping Our Shores and Streets Litter-Free
Seeing trash where it shouldn't be is a bummer for everyone in League City. If you happen to spot illegal dumping, the best bet is to report it to the city's public works department or Code Enforcement. They're the ones who can handle it properly. And for those who like to get involved, keep an eye on local event listings for community clean-up days, especially around our beautiful Galveston Bay area. It's a great way to meet neighbors and make a real difference.
Drop-off Facilities
Stella Roberts Recycling Center
5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584
Materials Accepted
Dixie Farm Road Landfill
4649 Dixie Farm Road, Pearland, TX 77581
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What size trash can am I allowed to use in League City?
Unlike cities with standardized rolling carts, League City requires you to provide your own trash receptacle. As per the city's agreement with AmeriWaste, your personal trash can must have a capacity of 55 gallons or less. All garbage placed inside the can must also be bagged.
Why did AmeriWaste leave my yard waste on the curb?
AmeriWaste strictly enforces a limit of six yard-waste items per pickup. This can be six bags, six tied bundles of brush, or a combination of both. Additionally, bags and bundles must weigh under 50 pounds each, and branches must be tied in bundles no longer than five feet. If you exceed these limits or fail to bundle loose branches, the waste will not be collected.
How do I get rid of drywall and lumber from a remodeling project?
Construction and demolition debris is not accepted in your regular heavy trash pickup. You have three options: rent a roll-off dumpster from an approved vendor (like Hill Sand Inc.), haul the debris yourself to a local landfill such as the Dixie Farm Road facility, or purchase a commercial 'dumpster bag' and pay a special pickup fee to AmeriWaste by calling 281-585-3200.
What should I do if my collection day falls on Thanksgiving?
Because League City utilizes a twice-weekly collection model, service is not 'pushed back' by one day for holidays. Instead, if your collection day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day, that pickup is entirely skipped. You must wait until your next regularly scheduled service day (e.g., a Thursday pickup will skip to Monday).