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

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

Key Facts

Provider
Republic Services
Schedule Tool
MyNeighborhood at sugarlandtx.gov
Garbage
Must be bagged
Recyclables
No bags: directly in cart

Summary

Sugar Land provides separate collection days for garbage, recycling, green waste, and bulky items through Republic Services. Residents can find their specific service day via the MyNeighborhood tool. All trash inside the regular bin must be bagged. Recyclables go directly into the cart without bags.

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: Sugar Land Solid Waste & RecyclingView official code

Full Breakdown

Sugar Land provides separate collection days for garbage, recycling, green waste, and bulky items through Republic Services. Residents can find their specific service day via the MyNeighborhood tool. All trash inside the regular bin must be bagged. Recyclables go directly into the cart without bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Sugar Land?
Pickup days vary by neighborhood. Find your specific collection schedule using the MyNeighborhood tool at www.sugarlandtx.gov/MyNeighborhood.
Do I bag recyclables in Sugar Land?
No. Place recyclables directly into the recycling cart without bags. Regular garbage must be bagged.

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