Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Saginaw
Trash Day
Twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
Recycling
Once weekly on Monday or Thursday (depending on your address).
Yard Waste
Bundled brush (under 4 feet and 50 lbs) is collected on regular trash days, with free unbundled bulk brush cleanup held during the first full week of April and October.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling fees are bundled directly into your monthly City of Saginaw water and utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), In-Person, Mail, Night Drop Box
Customer-Provided Bins or Bags Bin (Trash)
Collected on Mondays and Thursdays. Garbage should not be placed at the curb sooner than 12 hours prior to the pick-up date. Trash bins or bags must not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous household refuse
City-Provided Recycling Bin Bin (Recycling)
Bins shall be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day (Monday or Thursday depending on zone) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-5, #7
- ✓Glass bottles (rinsed with lids removed)
- ✓Aluminum and metal cans
- ✓Newspaper and junk mail
- ✓Cardboard (broken down) and paper bags
Do NOT Include
- ✕Mirrors and window glass
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Rubber hoses
- ✕Wet paper
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Yard chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
Standard weekly 'Take-All' requires brush to be tied in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length and under 50 pounds. Twice a year (April/October), loose, unbundled brush is collected at the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tied and bundled brush
- ✓Tree limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Take-All service) and Semi-Annually (Loose Brush Weeks)
Placement
Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Do not place under low hanging wires, guy wires, near utility poles or mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Bundled brush (max 4 feet)
- ✓ Standard bulky items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Loose brush (outside of April/October)
- ✕ Items exceeding 50 pounds (for regular bins/bags)
Included in standard residential utility billing. Regular collection items and brush bundles must not exceed 50 pounds.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If the holiday falls on your service day, garbage will be collected the next day. All other federal holidays (like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) do not interrupt normal trash service.
Yard Waste Exception
The free semi-annual brush week always falls exactly on the first full week of April and October, regardless of minor holidays.
If your collection day is delayed by a holiday, ensure your containers are still placed out by 7:00 a.m. on the adjusted makeup day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayThe first full week of April kicks off the semi-annual free bulk brush collection where items do not need to be bundled. April also features the city's annual Spring Clean-up day for hazardous household materials.
Fall
October - NovemberThe second free unbundled brush week occurs on the first full week of October. Take this opportunity to trim trees overhanging the roadway to maintain the city's required 14-foot street clearance.
Winter
December - JanuaryWhen disposing of your live Christmas tree, remember that trees left at the curb go to the landfill. Drop off your bare tree at the city's recycling site to have it turned into park mulch.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Scrap Metal into Saginaw Bucks!
Hey Saginaw neighbors! Got some old metal bits lying around? Instead of letting them rust away, why not turn them into cash? While Saginaw doesn't have a dedicated buyback center right within city limits, a quick drive to nearby Fort Worth can get you paid for your aluminum cans, copper wire, and other scrap metals. Places like Fort Worth Metal Recycling or Eagle Metal Works are known for taking a variety of metals. Always give them a quick call first to see what they're buying and what condition they prefer it in. It's a great way to clear out the garage and put a little extra money in your pocket!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Saginaw
Before you toss out those clothes you don't wear anymore or that perfectly good lamp, think about donating! For Saginaw residents, the nearest Habitat for Humanity ReStore is in Fort Worth, and they’re always looking for furniture, home goods, and building materials. You can also check out local Goodwills or Salvation Army stores around the mid-cities area. These places do a fantastic job of helping families in need right here in our community, so your donations make a real difference.
Keeping Saginaw Beautiful: Let's Tackle Trash Together!
It's a bummer to see litter around our beautiful Saginaw. If you spot someone dumping trash illegally, the best thing to do is report it. You can usually contact the Saginaw Police Department or the city's code enforcement office to let them know. They take this stuff seriously! Also, keep an eye out for community cleanup days – sometimes local groups organize these to help beautify our parks and neighborhoods. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and make Saginaw an even better place to live.
Drop-off Facilities
Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC)
6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When is loose, unbundled brush picked up in Saginaw?
Waste Connections provides curbside pickup of unbundled brush twice a year—during the first full week of April and October. Brush must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the first Monday of those weeks. During all other weeks, brush must be tied into 4-foot bundles weighing under 50 pounds.
Does Saginaw observe trash pickup delays on Memorial Day or Labor Day?
No. Waste Connections runs normal routes on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day in Saginaw. The only holidays that delay collection to the following day are New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
What is the weight limit for my personal trash cans?
Since Saginaw uses a manual collection system for regular trash, no individual garbage can, trash bag, or brush bundle may weigh more than 50 pounds. Items exceeding this limit will be left at the curb.
How do I recycle my live Christmas tree?
The city sets up a designated drop-off site where live Christmas trees can be turned into mulch for Saginaw city parks. The tree must be completely bare, with all lights, tinsel, and ornaments removed. If you leave it at the curb on normal trash day, it will go directly to the landfill.