Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Tyler
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.
Green or Pink (96-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled service, and no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day. The cart must be removed from the curb by 6:00 a.m. the morning following the collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Blue or designated recycling cart Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is a subscription-based, bi-weekly service. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. with the lid opening facing the street. Maintain a strict 6-foot clearance from mailboxes, fences, and vehicles. Break down cardboard to ensure the lid closes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-#7 (rinsed)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Food and beverage cartons (milk, juice)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic bags (unless used for bagging recyclables in some instances, but loose is preferred)
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Bundled limbs must weigh less than 50 pounds and measure less than 4 feet in length to be collected free of charge with regular service. Over 25 leaf bags or unbundled brush requires a paid Special Collection request.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves (up to 25 bags)
- ✓Bundled limbs and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 Free Pickups Per Calendar Year
Placement
Place bulky items at the curb line before submitting your request. If items are placed out and unnotified for more than two days, the city will tag the pile and issue an automatic charge.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Household appliances
- ✓ Carpet
- ✓ Fencing material
- ✓ Large toys
Not Accepted
- ✕ Bulk unbundled brush and tree stumps
- ✕ Passenger tires
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction debris
After your two free collections are used, or if the pile exceeds 8 cubic yards, a special collection fee starting at $20 will apply. Tires and unbundled brush always incur a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Solid Waste Department does not collect on major observed holidays. Collections are typically shifted to ensure all routes are serviced during the holiday week (e.g., Thursday routes moving to Wednesday).
Yard Waste Exception
During holiday weeks, priority is strictly given to household waste. Crews will collect yard waste only as time allows.
Download the free 'Tyler Talks Trash' mobile app to receive exact push notifications regarding holiday delays for your specific street.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of the Cart
Glass bottles and jars are strictly prohibited in Tyler's curbside recycling program because they can shatter and contaminate other materials. Please collect your glass and take it directly to the Downtown Recycle Center.
Respect the 6-Foot Rule
Tyler's automated collection trucks require ample space to safely lift your carts. Ensure your trash and recycling bins are placed at least 6 feet away from fixed objects like utility poles, mailboxes, and parked cars.
Crush to Conserve Space
Because recycling is picked up bi-weekly, space in your cart is at a premium. Always break down cardboard boxes completely and crush aluminum cans and plastic bottles so all acceptable items fit inside the cart with the lid closed.
Seasonal Information
Spring and Fall
Varies (Typically April & October)Keep an eye out for the city's 'Spring and Fall Cleanup' events. These free Bulky Item Collection periods allow residential customers to dispose of appliances, furniture, and other large items without using one of their two annual free bulk requests.
Autumn
October - DecemberDuring peak leaf-falling season, remember that placing more than 25 bags of leaves at the curb triggers a Special Collection fee. To avoid charges, mulch leaves into your lawn or distribute your bagged leaves over multiple collection weeks.
Winter
December - JanuaryHoliday schedules often shift standard pickup days. For example, Thanksgiving Thursday routes are typically moved up to Wednesday. Always check the Tyler Talks Trash app for official holiday route adjustments.
About Tyler Waste Management
Show Your Support with a Pink Trash Cart
The City of Tyler Solid Waste Department offers a unique way for residents to support breast cancer awareness. Homeowners can purchase a special 96-gallon Pink Wheeled Cart for a prepaid cost of $97.74. For every pink cart delivered to a home, a $5.00 donation is made directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. While the cart remains the property of the city, it serves as a colorful, fully functional replacement for your standard green household trash container.
Navigating Tyler's Subscription Curbside Recycling
Unlike some cities with automatic city-wide recycling, Tyler requires residents to actively opt-in for curbside recycling. For a small fee of $5.96 plus tax per month, subscribers receive a dedicated recycling cart and bi-weekly collections. To help residents manage their alternating collection weeks, the city highly recommends downloading the free 'Tyler Talks Trash' smartphone app, which sends customized pickup day reminders and alerts about special solid waste events.
Two Free Bulky Item Pickups Per Year
Tyler homeowners receive two complimentary bulky waste collections per calendar year, allowing you to easily dispose of up to 8 cubic yards of material at no extra charge. This service is ideal for old furniture, appliances, carpet, and large toys. To utilize the program, you must place your items at the curb first, and then formally request the pickup online or by calling the Solid Waste office.
Special Collections for Heavy Brush and Tires
It is crucial to note that unbundled brush, large tree stumps, and passenger tires are explicitly excluded from the free bulky item program. If you have unbundled limbs longer than 4 feet, weighing over 50 pounds, or if you set out more than 25 bags of leaves, you must request a paid 'Special Collection.' Prices for these heavy yard waste and tire collections start at $20 and vary based on the pile's total size and quantity.
The Downtown Tyler Recycle Center
For residents who choose not to subscribe to curbside service, or for materials that aren't allowed in the curbside carts (like glass bottles), the Downtown Recycle Center on N. Bois D'Arc Avenue is an invaluable local resource. This self-service facility is open six days a week and accepts everything from #1 through #5 plastics and cardboard for free, to old electronics, monitors, and tires for a small drop-off fee.
Drop-off Facilities
Downtown Tyler Recycle Center
418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
Materials Accepted
Greenwood Farms Landfill (Republic Services)
12920 FM 2767 (Old Kilgore Highway), Tyler, TX
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for curbside recycling in Tyler?
Curbside recycling is a subscription service in Tyler. You can enroll by calling the Solid Waste office at (903) 531-1388. It costs $5.96 plus tax per month and includes a recycling cart and bi-weekly collections.
Does the city pick up large tree branches for free?
Only if they are bundled, weigh less than 50 pounds, and measure less than 4 feet long. Unbundled brush, tree stumps, and limbs larger than this require you to schedule a paid Special Collection.
Where can I recycle glass bottles?
Glass is not accepted in your curbside recycling cart. You must rinse the glass bottles and jars, remove the lids, and drop them off at the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center located at 418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave.
What happens if I leave an old couch at the curb without calling?
Per City Ordinance Sec. 16-4, if property is left at the curb without notifying the Solid Waste Office, crews will leave a warning tag. If it remains for more than two days, the city will automatically collect it and charge a special pickup fee to your utility account.