Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Nacogdoches
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.
City-issued Roll Cart Bin (Trash)
Trash must fit completely inside the provided roll cart. Carts must be set out by 7:00 AM on collection day with the handle facing the house. Do not place rocks, concrete, building materials, dead animals, or metal objects inside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable paper and plastics
- ✓Christmas wrapping paper
No Curbside Recycling (Drop-Off Only) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is exclusively drop-off. Cardboard must be flattened and completely free of packing material or styrofoam peanuts before being placed in the drop-off bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (at C.L. Simon Recreation Center or Landfill)
- ✓Aluminum cans (at Animal Adoption Center)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Christmas wrapping paper
- ✕Household garbage
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Bagged leaves are collected on the same day as regular garbage. Loose limbs and brush are collected by a specialized rotating brush truck on a zoned schedule. Never place branches or limbs inside your regular garbage cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
No Curbside Bulk Service (Self-Haul to Landfill Required)
Placement
Do not leave furniture or appliances by your garbage cart. They will not be picked up by the automated trucks and may result in a code violation if left on the curb indefinitely.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ White goods (appliances)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household junk
Not Accepted
- ✕ Car batteries
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Residents who present a current City of Nacogdoches water bill and matching ID are entitled to ONE free household garbage/bulk dump per month at the landfill.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Sanitation collections do not operate on major city-observed holidays. If your scheduled pickup day falls on the holiday, services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day (e.g., Friday pickups will shift to Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
The rotating brush trucks pause operations on city holidays, which may slightly extend the cycle time for them to reach subsequent zones.
The Nacogdoches City Landfill is also closed on these major observed holidays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Limbs Out of the Cart
Never force tree branches or thick woody limbs into your city-issued garbage cart. The heavy wood can damage the automated lifting mechanisms on the trucks. Instead, stack limbs neatly on the curb and wait for the rotating brush truck to reach your zone.
Handle Towards the House
A common mistake that leads to skipped pickups in Nacogdoches is placing the cart backwards. The cart's wheels and handle must face your house (away from the street) so the automated arm can grip the front correctly.
Wrapping Paper is Trash
During the holidays, do not take used Christmas wrapping paper to the cardboard recycling bins at the C.L. Simon Recreation Center. The dyes and laminates make it unrecyclable; it must go into your regular garbage cart.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryAfter the holidays, you can place your bare Christmas tree at the curb. Ensure all lights, ornaments, and tinsel are fully removed. The city's brush truck will collect it during its normal rounds and deliver it to Angelina BioMass for recycling.
Spring
March - MayFollowing intense East Texas spring storms, brush volumes skyrocket. If you have a massive amount of downed limbs and do not want to wait for the rotating brush truck to reach your zone, remember you can haul yard debris to the City Landfill for unlimited free dumps with a water bill.
Summer
June - AugustHigh summer heat requires extra vigilance with your household garbage. Never place liquid paints or corrosive chemicals into your cart. Aside from being a code violation, these materials can combust or create hazardous conditions in the sweltering temperatures.
About Nacogdoches Waste Management
Automated Cart Logistics in the Oldest Town in Texas
The City of Nacogdoches operates its own municipal Sanitation Collection Department, servicing residential carts using automated mechanical arms. Because the system relies entirely on machinery, residents are required to position their carts right at the curb line with the handle facing the residence. This precise placement ensures the truck can grab the cart without interference from mailboxes, utility poles, or parked cars. Bins must be placed out between 6:00 PM the evening prior and 7:00 AM on your designated service day.
The Rotating Zonal Brush Collection Cycle
Unlike many municipalities that offer scheduled weekly brush pick-ups, Nacogdoches utilizes a continuous, rotating zonal system. The city is divided into 22 distinct zones, and specialized brush trucks cycle through them progressively, typically taking a few weeks to complete a full loop. Residents do not need to call to schedule a pickup for limbs; instead, they can check the Public Works webpage for weekly updates detailing exactly which zone the crews are currently clearing.
Leveraging the Free Monthly Landfill Dump
Because Nacogdoches does not deploy curbside garbage trucks for heavy furniture, large appliances, or mixed bulk debris, residents must handle oversized disposal independently. Fortunately, the city offers a fantastic residential perk to offset this: the 'One Free Dump' program. By presenting a current City of Nacogdoches-issued water bill along with a matching driver's license or ID, residents are entitled to drop off one load of household garbage or bulk waste at the NW Stallings Drive Landfill per month completely free of charge.
Navigating Nacogdoches' Drop-Off Recycling Network
Currently, the City of Nacogdoches does not provide curbside recycling bins. Instead, residents and the organization Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful rely on a network of community drop-off stations. Clean, flattened cardboard can be taken behind the C.L. Simon Recreation Center or directly to the city landfill. Aluminum cans are happily accepted by the city's Animal Adoption Center to help fund their operations. Residents must actively sort and deliver these materials themselves, ensuring non-recyclables like Christmas wrapping paper remain in the standard trash stream.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Nacogdoches Landfill
4602 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Materials Accepted
C.L. Simon Recreation Center (Recycling Drop-Off)
1112 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Nacogdoches provide curbside recycling bins?
No, the city does not currently offer residential curbside recycling. Residents who wish to recycle must drop off their materials at designated locations around town, such as the C.L. Simon Recreation Center for cardboard or the Animal Adoption Center for aluminum cans.
How do I throw away an old couch or mattress in Nacogdoches?
The city does not provide curbside pick-up for large furniture or appliances. You must haul these bulky items directly to the City Landfill located on NW Stallings Drive. If you bring a current copy of your city water bill and ID, you can use your one free monthly dump for this.
When is my brush and limb pickup day?
There is no specific weekly day for brush collection. Nacogdoches uses a rotating 22-zone system for brush and limbs. The specialized truck cycles through the city continuously. You can check the Public Works website to see which zone the crews are currently servicing.
Can I put my bagged lawn clippings and leaves in my regular garbage?
Yes, bagged leaves and lawn clippings can be placed at the curb. According to city guidelines, bagged leaves are typically picked up on the same day as your regular household garbage service. However, large woody branches must be left unbagged for the rotating brush truck.