Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lufkin
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.
Gray city-issued container Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged inside the container with no loose refuse. The lid must close. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with handles facing the house, keeping a 4-foot clearance from mailboxes or vehicles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Dried paint (must be fully hardened)
- ✓Hypodermic needles (sealed in a 2-liter bottle)
Drop-off only (No curbside bins) Bin (Recycling)
Residents must take recyclables to the drop-off locations at 500 Southpark Drive or 800 Amey St. between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean corrugated cardboard and pasteboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Office paper and shredded paper (shredded must be bagged)
- ✓Steel and aluminum cans (rinsed)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 or #2, with a neck)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food or household garbage
- ✕Yard waste or clothing
- ✕Toys or electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Requires a Special Collection work order. Brush should ideally be no larger than 24 inches in diameter, under 6 feet long, and tied in bundles weighing under 40 lbs for standard collection. Do not mix yard waste with appliances or junk.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves and lawn clippings
- ✓Small brush and straw
- ✓Tree limbs and trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand via work order
Placement
Place items close to the roadway, safely away from trees, vehicles, utility poles, and mailboxes. Allow up to 10 business days for collection once the work order is submitted.
Accepted
- ✓ Junk items and extra trash
- ✓ Appliances and furniture
- ✓ Large yard debris and limbs
- ✓ Bagged yard waste (leaves/grass)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor-generated tree debris
- ✕ Flammable, toxic, or hazardous liquids
- ✕ Tires (must be taken to a dealer or Angelina County Landfill)
- ✕ Mixed piles of brush and appliances
Small orders are free and unlimited. You receive one free large order annually; extra large orders are $55. Tree service and building contractors must remove their own debris or rent a roll-off container.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Lufkin modifies its solid waste routes during major holidays. Because regular trash is only collected Monday through Wednesday, holiday interruptions typically result in delayed service days.
Yard Waste Exception
Special Collections (work orders for brush and junk) are paused on holidays, which may extend the standard 10-business-day collection window for submitted requests.
Residents should check the City of Lufkin's official website or Facebook page for the exact holiday route adjustments, as the city may compress routes or shift collections to Thursdays and Fridays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Absolutely No Glass
When bringing your recyclables to the Lufkin drop-off centers, ensure you have removed all glass bottles and jars. The city currently lacks the infrastructure to process glass, and including it can ruin batches of viable recyclables.
Bag Your Shredded Paper
While most recycling must be kept loose, Lufkin requires that any shredded office paper brought to the drop-off centers be securely bagged. This prevents the tiny paper strips from blowing across the facility and littering the surrounding area.
Don't Mix Bulk Items
If you are utilizing the Special Collections service via work order, do not mix different types of waste. Keep your limbs and yard debris in a completely separate pile from your discarded appliances or furniture.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayDuring spring cleaning, you can utilize your one free 'large pickup order' (over a truck bed size) for massive yard clearing or house cleanouts. Just be sure to submit a work order online or call 936-633-0281 first.
Summer
June - AugustIn the severe Texas heat, ensure all household garbage is heavily bagged and sealed before placing it in the gray cart. This city mandate not only keeps the automated trucks clean but prevents intense odors and pest infestations.
Winter
December - FebruaryAs leaves fall heavily in winter, remember that the city requires leaves and small lawn clippings to be bagged. You must still submit a Special Collections work order to have these bagged yard wastes collected from the curb.
About Lufkin Waste Management
Lufkin's Streamlined Three-Day Trash Collection
The City of Lufkin Solid Waste Services manages residential household garbage collection on a compressed Monday through Wednesday schedule. Every home is provided with a designated gray garbage cart that remains the property of the city. To ensure efficient and sanitary automated collection, all household trash must be securely sealed inside plastic bags before being placed into the container. Loose trash is strictly prohibited.
Work-Order Based Junk and Limb Collection
Unlike cities with standard bulk-waste weeks, Lufkin utilizes an on-demand 'Special Collections' system for limbs, brush, appliances, and junk. Residents must actively place a work order online or call 936-633-0281 to schedule a pickup. The city is divided into four zones serviced on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Homeowners are allowed unlimited 'small pickup orders' (equivalent to a truck bed) and one free 'large pickup' per year, with subsequent large pickups incurring a $55 fee.
Utilizing the Recycling Drop-Off Centers
To maintain low municipal costs and reduce contamination, the City of Lufkin does not offer curbside recycling. Environmentally conscious residents can utilize two main drop-off locations: the Solid Waste/Recycling Center on Southpark Drive or the Public Works facility on Amey Street. These centers accept cardboard, office paper, tin/aluminum cans, and plastics #1 and #2. Notably, Lufkin does not accept glass or Styrofoam at these locations.
Dealing with Overflow and Extra Garbage
Because Lufkin utilizes automated trucks, any trash bags left on top of the gray cart or stacked alongside it on the ground will simply be ignored by the driver. If your household consistently generates more waste than a single cart can hold, you don't have to resort to illegal dumping. Residents can call the Solid Waste office to request an additional gray cart for just $5 extra a month.
Safe Disposal of Needles and Paint
Protecting sanitation workers from hazardous exposure is a top priority in Angelina County. The city provides practical guidelines for difficult items: hypodermic needles must be placed inside a sealed 2-liter soda bottle before going into the regular trash. Similarly, liquid paint is classified as hazardous waste, but if you allow it to completely dry out and harden inside the can, it is safe to dispose of in your standard gray cart.
Drop-off Facilities
Solid Waste/Recycling Center
500 Southpark Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901
Materials Accepted
Angelina County Landfill
Check with county for exact dumping location
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I have more trash than fits in my gray cart?
Bags placed on top of the container or on the ground next to it will not be collected by the automated trucks. If you regularly have too much trash, you can call Solid Waste at 936-633-0281 to add an additional cart for just $5 a month.
How do I get rid of an old couch or a pile of tree limbs?
You must request a 'Special Collection' by filling out a work order online or calling 936-633-0281. The city will pick up small loads for free, and you are allowed one free large pickup per year (additional large pickups are $55). Please allow up to ten business days for collection.
Does the City of Lufkin pick up old tires?
No, the city does not pick up vehicle tires. You must take your used tires to a local tire dealer or transport them to the Angelina County Landfill, where they can be disposed of for a nominal fee.
Why wasn't my garbage picked up today?
Common reasons for a missed pickup include: the cart was placed too close to a vehicle or mailbox (needs 4 feet of clearance), trash was unbagged or overflowing, the cart was put out after 7:00 a.m., or the cart handles were facing the street instead of your house.