Pearland, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Cart Orientation
- Lid opening toward street
- Minimum Clearance
- 4 feet from objects
- Setout Window
- 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Code Reference
- Chapter 12 Solid Waste
Summary
Pearland requires garbage and recycling carts to be placed curbside with the lid opening facing the street and at least four feet of clearance from any other object during scheduled pickup.
Holiday Schedule Frontier Waste observes two holidays a year: Thanksgiving and Christmas. If collection falls on a holiday, service will resume on the next regularly scheduled day. Trash Pick Up Schedule Trash Pick-up Schedule Garbage service is provided twice weekly to residents on Monday and Thursday, Tuesday and Friday, or Wednesday and Saturday of each week depending on where you live. To determine your scheduled pick up days, visit the GIS homepage and search your address in the box at the center of the page. All garbage and recycling must be placed curbside between 5 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. on the scheduled garbage collection day.
Tuesday & Friday Wednesday & Saturday Monday & Thursday Residences west of 288 to western city limits
Residences within the boundary east of 288, west of Cullen, and south of 518. East of 288 and west of 35 With the exception of residences that are west of Cullen and south of 518. These residences are services Tuesday and Friday East of 35 to eastern city limits Curbside Recycling Schedule Curbside Recycling Pick-up Schedule Recyclables will be picked up once a week. Green Waste Pick-up Schedule City of Pearland residents are required to use clear translucent bags for their green waste. Heavy Trash Pick-up Schedule Bulk Trash will be picked up the same day as recycling.
Full Breakdown
Under the Pearland trash collection program governed by Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, residents must place carts curbside between 5 p.m. the day before pickup and 7 a.m. on collection day. Each cart must be positioned with the lid opening facing the street and the wheels closest to the curb. A minimum four-foot clearance is required between each cart and any object including mailboxes, fire hydrants, parked vehicles, utility poles, or other carts. These rules ensure automated collection arms can access carts safely.
Violations & Fines
Improperly placed carts may be skipped on collection day. Repeated noncompliance can result in code enforcement notices and fines under Chapter 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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