Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lubbock
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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection fees are bundled into your consolidated monthly City of Lubbock Utilities bill alongside water, wastewater, and stormwater charges.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person Kiosk, Retail Cash Payment
Pro Tip / Discount
Disability assistance collection is available upon request; no specific senior or low-income rate discounts listed.
Tan/Brown Carts or Shared Dumpster Bin (Trash)
Trash must be in the shared alley dumpster or your individual cart. Cart users must place bins at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Lids on dumpsters and carts must be completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged pet waste
Drop-Off Only (No Curbside Bin) Bin (Recycling)
Self-haul to one of 10 city drop-off locations. Materials must be separated by type upon arrival. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on city holidays.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (flattened) [1.2.1]
- ✓Paper, newspaper, junk mail
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 only
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars [1.2.3]
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Small, bagged yard trimmings can go into your regular dumpster. Large brush and tree limbs must be self-hauled to a Citizen Convenience Station. No curbside brush pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings (bagged in trash)
- ✓Tree limbs (hauled to station) [1.3.2]
- ✓Leaves and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Self-haul only (Limit 8 visits per year)
Placement
Loads must be securely covered during transport. Maximum volume per visit is 3 cubic yards (roughly one pickup truck bed).
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses [1.3.2]
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators, washers, AC units)
- ✓ Fence sections
- ✓ Tires (Limit 4 per home annually)
- ✓ Tree limbs and brush
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial or business waste [1.2.3]
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Waste hauled by landlords from rental properties
Free for residents. You MUST bring the top 2/3 of your current LP&L utility bill showing the garbage charge, plus a matching photo ID.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Lubbock observes an extensive list of holidays, including Good Friday and Christmas Eve. When a collection day falls on an observed holiday, service is typically pushed to the next available business day.
Yard Waste Exception
Because there is no curbside yard waste pickup, this is unaffected. However, Citizen Convenience Stations and recycling drop-off sites are closed on all City-observed holidays.
Always check the mylubbock.us website or call 806-775-2495 for precise schedule adjustments during holiday weeks.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MaySpringtime in West Texas brings high winds and intense dust storms. Ensure your cart lids and shared alley dumpster lids are completely closed to prevent trash from blowing across neighborhoods and fields [1.4.2].
Winter
December - FebruarySevere winter weather, including ice and occasional snow, can delay collection routes. If road conditions are unsafe for the heavy collection trucks, service may be suspended until the roads clear.
Year-Round
January - DecemberWhen hauling bulk items or yard debris to a Citizen Convenience Station in your truck or trailer, local ordinances require you to secure and cover your load with a tarp to prevent accidental littering on city streets.
Local Tips & Community Info
Get Paid to Recycle in the Hub City!
While Lubbock doesn't have a statewide bottle/can redemption program like some other places, you can still turn your recyclables into cash. Look for local scrap metal yards that buy aluminum, copper, and steel. Sometimes, even electronics can be recycled for a small payout. It's a great way to make a few bucks while keeping junk out of the landfill. Check online directories for scrap yards in the Lubbock area for the best rates and accepted materials.
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Lubbock
Before you toss perfectly good items, think about giving them a new home! In Lubbock, you've got options. The Lubbock Impact provides clothing and household goods for those in need, and they always appreciate donations. You can also explore local thrift stores like the Salvation Army or Goodwill. For furniture and home improvement items, check out Habitat for Humanity ReStore – they often have great finds and accepting donations helps build homes in our community.
Keeping Lubbock Clean: Tackling Bulky Trash Mishaps
Nobody likes seeing junk dumped where it shouldn't be. If you spot illegal dumping in Lubbock, the best thing to do is report it. While the city doesn't always have scheduled community clean-up days advertised widely, you can contact the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Management department to inquire about any upcoming initiatives or how to report problem areas. They're usually happy to help address dumping issues and keep our neighborhoods looking good.
Drop-off Facilities
Southside Citizen Convenience Station
1631 84th Street (West of Avenue P), Lubbock, TX
Materials Accepted
Northside Citizen Convenience Station
208 Municipal Drive, Lubbock, TX
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Lubbock pick up large furniture or mattresses from the curb?
No, Lubbock does not offer curbside bulk trash pickup [1.2.3]. If you have large items that do not fit in your dumpster or cart, you must self-haul them to one of the four Citizen Convenience Stations. You are permitted up to eight visits per year.
Why don't I have a recycling bin at my house in Lubbock?
Lubbock does not operate a curbside recycling program. To recycle, residents must take their separated plastics (#1 and #2 only), cardboard, paper, and aluminum to one of the 10 recycling drop-off locations positioned throughout the city.
What documents do I need to use a Citizen Convenience Station?
To access the drop-off stations for free, you must bring the itemized portion (top two-thirds) of your current Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) utility bill showing a residential garbage charge, along with a valid driver's license or photo ID matching that address.
Is trash collected on holidays in Lubbock?
The Solid Waste Department halts collection on several City-observed holidays, including New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Service will shift to the next business day.