Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Longview
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.
Black cart with black lid Bin (Trash)
Place carts no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the night before collection and remove by 11:00 p.m. on collection day. Wheels must face the curb, and the cart should be at least 4 feet from mailboxes or cars.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household trash
- ✓Plastics #3, #4, #6, and #7
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Clothing and wood
- ✓Food waste
Black cart with blue lid Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected the day after your trash collection. All items must be placed loosely in the blue-lid cart. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean plastics #1, #2, and #5
- ✓Clean aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Paper and cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food or liquids
- ✕Plastics #3, #4, #6, and #7
- ✕Styrofoam and clothing
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste can be placed in paper yard waste bags or loose in a personal container labeled 'YARD WASTE' for collection. Do not use your recycling cart for yard clippings.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Branches under 3 feet (bundled)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (must be scheduled in advance)
Placement
Place items at least 5 feet away from obstacles such as mailboxes, cars, and utility lines, separate from your regular carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large tree branches (3 to 10 feet long)
- ✓ Large bulky items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Small branches under 3 feet (must be bundled for yard waste)
- ✕ Loose debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Standard bulky item pickup is provided, but additional fees apply for demolition materials, carpeting, mattresses, box springs, and large appliances.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Trash collections scheduled on a holiday usually shift to the following day (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular residential trash.
During certain holiday weeks like Thanksgiving and New Year's, the city may suspend curbside recycling services entirely for that week. Always check the CitySend app for specific announcements.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Know Your Plastic Numbers
Longview only accepts plastics stamped with #1, #2, or #5. If a container is marked with a #3, #4, #6, or #7, it cannot be recycled locally and goes straight into your black-lid trash cart.
Glass Requires a Special Trip
Never put glass bottles or jars in your curbside recycling cart. Instead, take your clean glass to the City of Longview Compost Site or other designated drop-off locations to ensure it is processed correctly.
Free the Recyclables (No Bags)
Bagged recyclables are considered severe contamination. Keep everything loose inside your blue-lid cart, as plastic bags tangle and damage the sorting equipment at the processing center.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, the City of Longview typically offers a Christmas Tree Recycling program. Bare, unflocked trees with all decorations removed can be taken to the Compost Site to be turned into mulch.
Fall
October - NovemberDuring heavy leaf-drop season, ensure you use paper yard waste bags or clearly labeled personal containers for curbside collection. Never hide leaves inside your recycling cart.
Thanksgiving
NovemberThanksgiving Day collections are historically moved to Friday. More importantly, there is typically no recycling collection at all during the week of Thanksgiving to accommodate increased trash volumes.
About Longview Waste Management
Transition to Next-Day Recycling
To improve processing efficiency and streamline operations, the City of Longview recently implemented an updated recycling schedule. Your black cart with the blue lid is now collected the day after your regular trash collection. If a blue-lid cart is placed at the curb on your normal trash day, it will be treated as garbage and sent to the landfill.
Comprehensive Compost Site Operations
Rather than sending valuable organic matter to a landfill, Longview maintains a dedicated Compost Site at 2020 Swinging Bridge Road. Residents can drop off leaves, grass, brush, and even glass bottles here. Better yet, the site turns these yard trimmings into nutrient-rich compost that is made available for residents to use in their home gardens.
The "Keep It Clean" Plastics Campaign
Longview simplifies its curbside recycling program by accepting only #1, #2, and #5 plastic containers. Residents are strongly urged to keep items like styrofoam, flimsy plastic bags, and unaccepted plastics out of the blue-lid cart to prevent machinery jams at the local materials recovery facility. All recyclables must be clean, dry, and loose.
Seamless Scheduling with the CitySend App
For convenient waste management on the go, the City of Longview utilizes the CitySend mobile app. Through this digital portal, homeowners can easily request on-demand bulky item pickups, report a missed collection, and sign up for customized text or email reminders for their specific trash zone.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Longview Compost Site
2020 Swinging Bridge Rd, Longview, TX 75604
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I put out my recycling cart in Longview?
Due to a recent schedule update, your black cart with the blue lid (recycling) is now collected the day after your regular trash collection. If you place it out on your trash day, it will be emptied as regular garbage.
How do I dispose of a mattress or old carpeting?
You must schedule a bulky item pickup by calling the Sanitation Department at 903-237-1250 or using the CitySend app. Note that mattresses, box springs, carpeting, and large appliances will incur an additional collection fee.
Why didn't they empty my recycling cart?
If your cart was tagged or left full, it likely contained contaminated items such as plastic bags, glass, food, or unaccepted plastics (#3, #4, #6, #7). Ensure all recyclables are clean, loose, and strictly follow the accepted materials list.
What is the best way to dispose of grass clippings and leaves?
You can either bag yard waste in paper bags, place it in a personal container clearly labeled 'YARD WASTE' for curbside collection, or drop it off directly at the City Compost Site at 2020 Swinging Bridge Road.