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.
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
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of Drop-Off Recycling
The City of Lubbock does not accept glass at any of its 10 recycling drop-off locations [1.2.3]. Tossing glass into these bins contaminates the entire load of recyclables. Place all glass bottles and jars securely in your regular household garbage.
Don't Stuff the Alley Dumpsters
Never force large bulky items like mattresses or long tree limbs into the shared alley dumpsters. This prevents the lids from closing, attracts pests, and can damage the automated collection trucks. Take large items directly to a Citizen Convenience Station.
Check Your Plastics (#1 and #2 Only)
Lubbock's recycling program only accepts plastics stamped with a #1 or #2 (typically beverage bottles and milk jugs). Yogurt cups, butter tubs, and styrofoam (plastics #3-#7) are not accepted and must go in the trash.
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.
About Lubbock Waste Management
Twice-Weekly Garbage Collection via Shared Dumpsters and Carts
Unlike many Texas municipalities, the City of Lubbock provides high-frequency, twice-weekly residential garbage collection [1.1.2]. Neighborhoods are divided into two primary service groups: Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday. Depending on your home's layout, you will either utilize a shared alleyway dumpster or an individual wheeled cart. To ensure your trash is collected, individual carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on both collection days.
Drop-Off Only: Navigating Lubbock's Recycling System
Lubbock does not offer curbside recycling pickup for its residents. Instead, the city maintains 10 recycling drop-off locations spread throughout the community. These locations are open Monday through Saturday and require residents to sort their materials by type before depositing them into the designated bins. It is critical to note that glass of any kind is strictly prohibited at all city recycling stations.
Self-Hauling to Citizen Convenience Stations
There is no curbside bulk waste or brush pickup in Lubbock. Residents must self-haul oversized items like furniture, appliances, and large tree limbs to one of four Citizen Convenience Stations. This service is free for Lubbock utility customers, but you are limited to eight visits per year. When visiting, you must present the top two-thirds of your Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) utility bill showing a garbage charge, along with a matching photo ID.
Safe Disposal of Used Motor Oil and Tires
Lubbock's Citizen Convenience Stations act as vital hubs for safe environmental disposal. Residents can drop off up to four passenger tires per home annually. Additionally, used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze (under 5 gallons with no mixtures) are accepted free of charge during regular hours without requiring an appointment, helping protect the region's groundwater.
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.