Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Manvel
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.
Blue Container Bin (Trash)
Place your blue container at the curbside by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection days (twice a week). ALL trash must fit inside the cart; bags placed outside the cart will NOT be picked up.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Green Container Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is universally collected on Fridays across all areas of Manvel. Place your green cart at the curb by 7:00 AM. Ensure all items are loose and not bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
- ✓Paper products
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastics #1-#7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Glass (depending on local hauler routing)
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on your designated bulk day (Monday or Thursday). Green waste must be tied into bundles not exceeding 50 lbs, 3 cubic yards, or 8 feet in length. Max 4 bundles per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Trees and shrubs
- ✓Brush trimmings
- ✓Grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Monday or Thursday based on location)
Placement
Place bulk items curbside by 7:00 AM on your designated Monday or Thursday. White goods cannot exceed 200 pounds or two cubic yards.
Accepted
- ✓ Stoves and water tanks
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Large volumes of containerized waste
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition waste
- ✕ Refrigerators with freon (unless certified evacuated)
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Tires
Included in standard service; no extra fee for one item and four bundles. For amounts exceeding this, contact Waste Connections for a special roll-off quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a weekday, service for that day and all subsequent days in the week will be delayed by one day, with Friday collections moving to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and green waste pickups scheduled for Mondays or Thursdays will also slide by one day if an observed holiday disrupts the regular schedule.
The Waste Connections office is closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, but standard residential collection typically continues on schedule unless specifically notified via the Waste Connections app.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Bag Recyclables
Always toss your cardboard and plastic bottles loosely into the green cart. Plastic garbage bags get caught in the machinery at the Waste Connections sorting facility, causing major mechanical delays.
Clean Your Cans and Bottles
Food residue can ruin a perfectly good batch of paper and cardboard. Quickly rinse out your milk jugs, soda cans, and food containers before throwing them in the recycling bin to prevent cross-contamination.
Exclude Construction Debris
Standard residential collection is strictly for household trash. Do not place drywall, roofing materials, heavy concrete, or contractor-grade demolition debris inside your blue cart or at the curb for bulk pickup.
Seasonal Information
Summer Yard Work
June to AugustWith Texas heat accelerating lawn growth, remember the strict weekly limit of four yard waste bundles. If you are doing major landscaping, you may need to schedule a private roll-off dumpster, as excess brush will be left on the curb.
Winter Holidays
November to JanuaryWaste Connections typically observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your normal pickup falls on or after these holidays, expect a one-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week.
Spring Clean-Outs
March to MaySpring cleaning means more bulk items. Remember you are limited to one large bulky item or white good per week on your designated Monday or Thursday bulk collection day, so plan your room clear-outs accordingly.
About Manvel Waste Management
Highway 288 Collection Geography
Unlike standard municipal routes, Manvel's waste collection schedule operated by Waste Connections is geographically split by Highway 6 and Highway 288. For example, residents east of 288 have bulk and green waste picked up on Mondays, while those on the west side are serviced on Thursdays. The City of Manvel does not directly bill for this utility; homeowners are invoiced directly by the hauler.
Handling The Blue and Green Carts
Regular garbage is collected twice a week in Manvel, strictly utilizing the designated blue carts provided by Waste Connections. All everyday household trash must be contained inside the cart, as any bags left loosely on the curb will be ignored. Meanwhile, the green carts are strictly reserved for recyclables and are universally collected on Fridays across all city neighborhoods.
Strict Bundling Rules for Green Waste
Maintaining Manvel's rapidly expanding suburban lawns requires adhering to specific green waste regulations. Tree limbs, brush trimmings, and shrubs must be tightly bundled, weighing no more than 50 pounds, and measuring less than eight feet in length. Residents are allowed to set out a maximum of four of these bundles alongside one large bulk item each week on their designated bulk day.
Freon Certification for White Goods
If you are upgrading appliances and need to discard an old refrigerator or air conditioner in Manvel, you cannot simply push it to the curb. All 'white goods' containing refrigerants must be professionally tagged and certified in writing by a technician confirming that all hazardous freon has been properly evacuated prior to bulk pickup.
Franchised Roll-Off Dumpster Regulations
For massive home renovations or construction projects that exceed the standard bulk pickup limits, Manvel residents must utilize city-franchised roll-off dumpsters. While homeowners can choose from multiple approved private companies, these providers must be registered with the City of Manvel, ensuring they meet the safety and reporting standards laid out in the local Code of Ordinances.
Drop-off Facilities
Stella Roberts Recycling Center
5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up trash and recycling service in Manvel?
The City of Manvel does not directly manage or bill for solid waste services. Residents must call the franchised hauler, Waste Connections, Inc., at 281-331-0810 to establish an account and receive direct billing.
What are the rules for heavy trash and bulk pickup?
Bulk pickup occurs once a week—Mondays for residents east of Hwy 288 and Thursdays for those west of Hwy 288. You can place out one bulky item (like a couch or appliance) and up to four bundles of green waste by 7:00 AM. Construction debris is not allowed.
Why didn't they pick up my loose garbage bags?
Waste Connections strictly requires that all regular household garbage be fully contained inside the provided blue cart. Any loose bags placed on the ground next to the trash container will intentionally be left behind.
Does Manvel offer curbside recycling?
Yes, curbside recycling is collected universally across all Manvel neighborhoods every Friday. Residents should place their loose, unbagged recyclables in the provided green container at the curb by 7:00 AM.