Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for West Odessa
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/Black (Varies by private hauler or City) Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and tied. Carts hold a maximum of 200 pounds. Maintain a strict 5-foot clearance from mailboxes, trees, and parked cars, with the wheels facing the house.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small, non-hazardous household items
Blue (If provided by private subscription) Bin (Recycling)
The City of Odessa does not provide municipal curbside recycling. West Odessa residents must either subscribe to a private recycling service or utilize local drop-off centers for recyclable materials.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Heavy yard waste, large tree limbs, and brush are not permitted in standard trash carts. They must be hauled to a permitted landfill or disposed of during designated neighborhood bulk drop-off events.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings (bagged)
- ✓Small twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies (City-scheduled Neighborhood Drop-Offs or self-haul to the landfill).
Placement
For city-serviced properties, residents must bring bulk items to designated Neighborhood Bulk Drop-Off locations on specified dates. Do not dump items in the right-of-way.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Freon-free appliances
- ✓ Water heaters
- ✓ Exercise equipment
- ✓ Drained outdoor equipment (mowers, BBQ pits)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Demolition debris (wood, roofing, bricks)
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Refrigerators with freon
- ✕ Loose or bagged trash
- ✕ Burn barrels
Contractors are responsible for their own waste. Self-hauling construction debris or tires to the Republic Services Charter Waste Landfill will incur standard tipping fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled collection day falls on an observed holiday, service is typically pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week. Always check the City of Odessa or your private hauler's social media for exact routing updates.
Yard Waste Exception
Neighborhood bulk drop-off events are typically not scheduled during major holiday weekends.
Private haulers in the unincorporated areas of Ector County may have varying holiday schedules; contact Republic Services or Martin's Disposal directly to confirm.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Construction Debris Out
Never place dirt, rocks, bricks, or demolition materials like roofing tiles and fencing into your rollout cart. These items easily exceed the 200-pound weight limit and will break the automated lifting arms on the garbage trucks.
Drain All Outdoor Equipment
If you are dropping off old lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or generators at a bulk collection event, you must completely drain all gasoline and oil, and remove any batteries beforehand to prevent fires and chemical spills.
No Hot Ashes or Flammables
Never dispose of hot barbecue coals, wet paint, solvents, or liquid waste in your trash cart. These materials are a major fire hazard in the dry West Texas climate and can destroy the plastic carts.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayHigh winds are prevalent during West Texas springs. Always ensure your trash bags are tightly knotted and cart lids are completely shut to prevent debris from blowing into the Ector County brush.
Summer
June - AugustDuring the hot summer months, prevent mosquito breeding and severe odors by double-bagging food waste and regularly hosing down your cart. Ensure standing water doesn't pool inside open containers.
Winter
November - JanuaryAround the holidays, trash volumes increase significantly. Remember that carts overloaded with lids propped open will not be serviced. Break down all cardboard boxes to save space.
About West Odessa Waste Management
Navigating Waste Services in West Odessa
Because West Odessa is an unincorporated Census-Designated Place (CDP) in Ector County, there is no blanket municipal garbage collection for all residents. Those living outside the city limits must independently contract with private haulers such as Republic Services or Martin's Disposal. However, properties that have been annexed into the City of Odessa receive municipal collection through the City of Odessa Solid Waste Division.
Transitioning to the Twice-a-Week Rollout System
For West Odessa residents serviced by the City of Odessa, the municipality has transitioned neighborhoods away from communal alley dumpsters to a twice-a-week rollout cart system (collected Mondays and Thursdays). One cart is included with the monthly utility fee, and up to two additional carts can be requested for a recurring monthly charge. Carts must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Combating High West Texas Winds
Windstorms are a frequent reality in the Permian Basin, making proper trash disposal critical to preventing widespread litter. The Solid Waste Division mandates that all trash be securely bagged and tied before being placed in the rollout cart. On particularly windy days, residents are urged to place heavier bags on top, ensure the cart lid is tightly closed, and if the cart is less than half full, wait until the next scheduled pickup to set it out.
Strict Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping
Ector County Environmental Enforcement heavily monitors the West Odessa area for illegal dumping, which is a severe crime punishable by steep fines and jail time. It is strictly prohibited to dump household garbage in county ditches, burn tires or plastics, or use another person's commercial dumpster without permission. Residents are urged to use reputable, permitted haulers or self-haul debris to a state-permitted landfill.
Neighborhood Sweeps and Bulk Drop-Offs
To manage bulky waste and curb illegal dumping, the city organizes periodic Neighborhood Bulk Drop-Off events and routine alley sweeps. During these sweeps, crews look for illegally dumped tree limbs and furniture. While items like exercise equipment, drained lawn mowers, and furniture are accepted at drop-off events, hazardous materials and construction debris must be taken directly to the Republic Services Charter Waste Landfill on Murphy Street.
Drop-off Facilities
Republic Services Charter Waste Landfill
12035 W. Murphy Street, Odessa, TX 79763
Materials Accepted
Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant
Odessa, TX (Servicing Ector County)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for trash pickup in West Odessa?
West Odessa is an unincorporated area in Ector County. Properties outside the city limits must contract with private haulers like Republic Services or Martin's Disposal. Properties annexed by the city receive municipal service from the City of Odessa Solid Waste Division.
How close can I place my trash cart to my mailbox or car?
The automated trucks require strict clearances to operate safely. You must place your rollout cart at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, fences, parked cars, and other carts, and it must not block the sidewalk.
What should I do if my trash cart is damaged or missing?
If you are serviced by the City of Odessa, call (432) 368-3509 to report a broken lid or wheel, which will be repaired for free unless caused by abuse. If a cart is entirely missing or stolen, there is an $85 replacement fee.
Where can I legally dispose of old tires in Ector County?
It is illegal to dump or burn tires in Ector County. Tires are not accepted in rollout carts or at neighborhood bulk drop-offs. They must be taken directly to a permitted landfill, or you can participate in Ector County's specific Environmental Enforcement Tire Disposal Events.