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

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

Key Facts

Service Provider
Frontier Waste Solutions
Pickup Frequency
Twice weekly
Setout Window
5 p.m. prior to 7 a.m.
Code Reference
Chapter 12 Solid Waste

Summary

Pearland contracts with Frontier Waste Solutions to provide twice-weekly residential garbage collection under Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, with assigned pickup days based on residential area.

Sec. 365.012. ILLEGAL DUMPING; DISCARDING LIGHTED MATERIALS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) 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. ... (d) An offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a Class C misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs five pounds or less or has a volume of five gallons or less. ...

Source: Disposal Services – City of PearlandView official code

Full Breakdown

Chapter 12 (Solid Waste) of the Pearland Code of Ordinances governs residential garbage collection. The City contracts with Frontier Waste Solutions to provide twice-weekly trash pickup. Residents are assigned one of three schedules based on address: Monday and Thursday, Tuesday and Friday, or Wednesday and Saturday. Garbage and recyclables must be placed at the curb between 5 p.m. the day before pickup and 7 a.m. on collection day. Collection is mandatory citywide for residential customers.

Violations & Fines

Setting trash out outside allowed hours or using non-approved containers may result in non-collection, code enforcement notices, and fines under Chapter 12.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is trash collected in Pearland?
Twice each week. Residents receive Monday/Thursday, Tuesday/Friday, or Wednesday/Saturday service depending on the location of their home.
When can I put my trash out the night before?
Carts may be placed at the curb beginning at 5 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection day, and must be out by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Sources & Official References

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