Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Longview
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Thursday, depending on your route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly, Tuesday through Friday (the day after your scheduled trash pickup).
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as your trash collection.
Set Out Time
By 7:30 AM on collection day (items may be set out starting at 7:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation and recycling services are billed together with your monthly City of Longview water and sewer utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Quick Pay, Automatic Bank Draft, Phone, Mail, 24/7 Kiosk, and In-Person at City Hall
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Cans and Bottles into Cold, Hard Cash in Longview?
While Longview doesn't have a dedicated city-run bottle buyback program, many folks in East Texas find success by heading to local scrap metal yards. These places often pay for aluminum cans, copper, and other metals. It might take a little bit of driving, but checking out places like Longview Scrap & Salvage or similar yards in the greater East Texas area can put a few bucks back in your pocket for items you might otherwise toss. Always give them a call first to see what they're currently accepting and their pricing!
Give Your Unwanted Stuff a Second Life in Longview!
Before you decide something's trash, think about giving it to someone who could really use it! In Longview, you've got some great options. The Salvation Army Thrift Store is always a good bet for clothing, household items, and furniture. Goodwill Industries is another popular spot that helps fund job training programs. And if you're doing a big clean-out, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is fantastic for furniture, building materials, and home decor. Donating not only helps others but also keeps perfectly good items out of the landfill.
Keeping Longview Beautiful: Tackling the 'What If' of Illegal Dumping
We all want our Longview neighborhoods to look nice, right? If you ever see folks dumping trash illegally, it's a big problem for our community and environment. In Texas, and specifically for Gregg County where Longview is located, reporting is key. While there might not be a special city-wide clean-up event every month, you can often report illegal dumping to the City of Longview's Public Works department or even anonymously through the city's website if you see it happening. Keeping an eye out and letting the right people know helps us all pitch in to keep Longview clean.
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.