Laredo, TX Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Laredo.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - Monday Collection (East Laredo)
Neighborhoods:
- •Eastern Laredo
- •San Isidro
- •San Isidro Northeast
- •San Isidro McPherson
- •McPherson Acres
- •Windcrest
Zone 2 - Tuesday Collection (West Laredo)
Neighborhoods:
- •Western Laredo
- •Cuatro Vientos Norte
- •La Bota Ranch
- •El Azteca
- •Green Ranch
- •Las Lomas
Zone 3 - Wednesday Collection (Central Laredo)
Neighborhoods:
- •Central Business District
- •El Cuatro
- •Downtown Laredo
- •Santo Nino
- •Heights
- •Ghost Town
Zone 4 - Monday Collection (North Central)
Neighborhoods:
- •Del Mar Hills
- •Crown Ridge
- •Riverhill
- •Las Americas
- •Villas San Agustin
- •Santa Rita
Zone 5 - Tuesday Collection (South Laredo)
Neighborhoods:
- •Las Cruces
- •Chacon
- •Las Polkas
- •Siete Nuevo
- •La Joya
- •Three Points
Zone 6 - Wednesday Collection (Southeast)
Neighborhoods:
- •Los Amores
- •Canta Ranas
- •Sal Si Puedes
- •Calton Gardens
- •Lakeside
- •Maple Place at Tiara
Service Provider
municipalCity of Laredo Solid Waste Services
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (couches, sofas, chairs, tables, desks)
- •Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Water heaters
- •Carpeting and rugs
- •Barbecue grills
- •Televisions and electronics
- •Ceiling fans
- •Bicycles
- •Exercise equipment
- •Cabinet units
- •Doors and windows
- •Yard equipment (lawnmowers, edgers)
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, oil, batteries)
- •Construction and demolition debris
- •Contractor waste
- •Commercial waste
- •Tires (except small quantities)
- •Propane tanks
- •Automotive parts
- •Concrete or bricks
Residents who pay City of Laredo residential garbage fees can request a pickup of bulky items twice each year at no cost, with up to four items collected in each pickup. Collections are organized by City Council Districts. All items must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day. Items should be at least 10 feet away from cars, mailboxes, utility boxes, fences, walls, overhead power lines, and overhanging trees. To schedule a pickup, call 3-1-1.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper (office paper, notebook paper, copy paper)
- •Newspaper and newsprint
- •Magazines, catalogs, and telephone books
- •Textbooks and paperback books
- •Junk mail and envelopes
- •Cardboard (must be flattened)
- •Cardboard boxes
- •Plastic bottles #1 and #2 (remove caps)
- •Metal cans (aluminum cans, soup cans, tin cans)
- •Aluminum beverage cans
- •Steel and tin food cans
- •Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and plastic film
- •Bagged recyclables (items must be loose)
- •Plastics #3, #4, #5, #6, #7
- •Styrofoam and foam packaging
- •Food-soiled paper or cardboard
- •Hazardous materials
- •Electronics
- •Batteries
- •Textiles and clothing
- •Hoses, ropes, or chains ("tanglers")
- •Plastic wrap
- •Dirty or contaminated items
- •Wire hangers
- •Ceramics, dishes, or glassware
- •Window glass or mirrors
Place blue Willie Bote recycling cart at curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled recycling day (Thursday or Friday). Keep cart at least 3 feet from other objects. All recyclables must be loose - never place items in plastic bags. Remove caps from plastic bottles. Flatten all cardboard boxes. Only clean, dry recyclables are accepted. Shredded paper should be placed in a paper bag. The "Willie Bote" mascot promotes recycling awareness in Laredo.
Holiday Schedule
City of Laredo Solid Waste Services observes major federal holidays with adjusted collection schedules. When a holiday falls on a regular collection day, garbage collection is typically rescheduled. For Christmas (December 25), if it falls on Monday, the Monday garbage route is moved to Wednesday, while recycling routes remain as scheduled. For New Year's Day, the Monday garbage route is moved to Wednesday, and subsequent routes may be delayed by one day. Thursday recycling is moved to Friday, and Friday recycling is collected on Saturday. For Thanksgiving, anticipate significant delays in trash services. Always check the official schedule at laredosolidwaste.com or call 3-1-1 for holiday-specific updates.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.laredosolidwaste.com
- https://www.cityoflaredo.com/services/solid-waste-services
- https://www.laredoroutes.com
- https://www.laredoenvironmental.com
- https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/laredo-garbage-route-change-recycle-pickup-trash-19561691.php
- https://www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/hhw/contacts.html
- https://www.kgns.tv/2024/07/15/laredo-adds-third-trash-collection-route-changes-pick-up-days/
- https://trashschedules.com/laredo-trash-schedule/