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Midland, TX Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Collection frequency
Garbage twice weekly
Find your day
Call Solid Waste 432-685-7278
Holiday shift
One day later that week
Bulk pickup
Free furniture/appliance, by call
Recycling
Drop-off stations, not curbside

Summary

Midland collects household garbage twice a week (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday) from alley carts. Call Solid Waste at 432-685-7278 to confirm your days. When a holiday hits, collection shifts one day later that week.

A person commits an offense if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state.

Source: City of Midland Solid Waste DivisionView official code

Full Breakdown

Midland provides twice-weekly cart garbage collection on either a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule; call the Solid Waste Division at 432-685-7278 to confirm your days. Carts are placed in the alley within the city right-of-way (not private property). Recycling is drop-off only at the Citizens Collection Station (4100 Smith Rd) and Citizens Convenience Center (6400 W. Hwy 80), not curbside. Furniture and appliances are picked up free by calling 432-685-7278 to set a date; items must go in the alley right-of-way. When a holiday falls on a collection day, routes shift one day later for that week.

Violations & Fines

Carts must be placed in the alley within the city right-of-way, not on private property; the city will not enter private property to collect. Bulky furniture and appliances require an appointment before set-out.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my trash pickup day in Midland?
Midland collects household garbage twice a week, either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday depending on your route. Call the Solid Waste Division at 432-685-7278 to confirm your days. When a holiday falls on a collection day, routes shift one day later for that week.
How do I dispose of furniture or appliances in Midland?
The city picks up furniture and appliances at no extra charge. Call 432-685-7278 to set a pickup date, then place items in the alley within the city right-of-way; crews will not enter private property.

Sources & Official References

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