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Harlingen, TX Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

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

Key Facts

Collection frequency
Once a month, residential
Pile limit
One brush-truck load/month
Length limit
Cut to 5 feet, bundled
Extra pickups
Special pick-up rate applies
Max fine
$500 per violation

Summary

Harlingen collects tree limbs, brush and yard waste once a month at no extra charge, but piles are capped at one brush-truck load and pieces must be cut to 5 feet.

Tree limbs and brush shall be cut in lengths not exceeding five feet and shall be bundled and placed for collection... This service shall not be provided to any vacant lot or unoccupied property within the city... Brush/yard waste collections for all residential category customers shall be restricted to a pile of brush no larger than one brush truck load per month... All loose leaves must be bagged.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4546847; v3 updated 2025-07-16).

Full Breakdown

Under City Code § 38-39, Harlingen picks up tree limbs, brush trimmings, garden clippings and other vegetable matter monthly for residential customers, folded into the regular garbage rate. Wood must be cut to 5-foot lengths and bundled; loose leaves must be bagged. Residential piles are capped at one brush-truck load per month, with extra pickups available at the special pick-up rate. Vacant or unoccupied lots get no service, and improperly prepared brush is left uncollected.

Violations & Fines

Placing brush outside the announced collection week, blocking mailboxes or utility meters with brush, or violating this section carries criminal prosecution and a fine of up to $500 per violation under § 38-39(g).

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Harlingen pick up yard waste?
Residential brush and yard waste is collected once a month, scheduled by neighborhood and announced on the city website, per § 38-39(d).
Is there a limit on how much brush I can put out?
Yes, residential customers are limited to one brush-truck load per month; anything beyond that requires a special pick-up at an additional rate under § 38-39(d)(2).
Do vacant lots get brush collection?
No. § 38-39(b) states this service is not provided to any vacant lot or unoccupied property in the city.

Sources & Official References

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