Tyler Trash Pickup, Garbage Collection & Recycling Schedule 2026
This resident-first guide explains Tyler trash pickup like you are trying to solve your own curbside problem: north vs south collection days, Tyler Talks Trash reminders, holiday delays, recycling signup, bulky item requests, leaf bags, brush, landfill rules, missed pickup and who to contact.
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Tyler trash pickup schedule garbage collection depends on whether your home is in the northern or southern portion of the city. The City of Tyler says trash is collected for residents in the northern portion on Mondays and Thursdays, and for residents in the southern portion on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Place your garbage cart at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on collection morning, no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before scheduled service, and remove it after pickup according to city rules. For address reminders, use the official Tyler Talks Trash tool or app.
Tyler Trash Pickup Day Lookup — North Tyler Monday/Thursday and South Tyler Tuesday/Friday
Tyler’s trash schedule is easier than many cities because regular residential garbage runs twice per week. The part that causes confusion is the north/south split. If you just moved to Tyler, do not guess from a neighbour’s cart unless you know you are on the same side of the city and the same route pattern.
Regular household trash collection is on Monday and Thursday. Put the city garbage cart out before 6:00 AM, with the lid opening facing the street and the cart clear of cars, mailboxes, fences and utility poles.
Regular household trash collection is on Tuesday and Friday. If a holiday changes the week, check Tyler Talks Trash and the official Solid Waste Calendar before using the regular pattern.
Best local method: Type your address into the official Tyler Talks Trash tool. If the address has N, S, E or W and does not appear, try entering only the street number and street name.
Open Tyler Talks TrashNew resident trap: Tyler garbage is twice weekly, but curbside recycling is not. Recycling customers get bi-weekly recycling pickup, so do not put the recycling cart out every garbage day unless your app or recycle calendar says it is your recycling week.
Tyler Garbage Cart Rules — When to Put the Cart Out and Why 6 AM Matters
Tyler Solid Waste uses automated collection trucks, so timing and cart placement matter. Residents must have containers at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on collection day. The city ordinance says containers should not be placed at the curb earlier than 6:00 PM the day before scheduled service.
- Put the cart out before 6:00 AM.
- Place the cart behind the curb line.
- Face the lid opening toward the street.
- Keep the cart away from vehicles, fences, utility poles and mailboxes.
- Use the city cart for household garbage only.
- Bring the cart back after collection.
- Do not put carts out before 6:00 PM the night before.
- Do not wait until exactly 6:00 AM if trucks may already be near your route.
- Do not put yard waste in the garbage cart.
- Do not place leaf bags in the cart yourself.
- Do not block the cart with a parked car.
- Do not put dead animals in garbage containers.
Real Tyler habit: Put the cart out the evening before after 6:00 PM, not at the last second in the morning. If the truck passes early and your cart was not ready, that is usually not treated like a true missed pickup.
Missing, broken or busted garbage cart?
If your Tyler garbage cart is missing, broken, has a busted body, damaged wheels, damaged axle or lid issue, contact Solid Waste at 903-531-1388. After a work order is issued, the city says it may take 3 to 5 business days to deliver or repair the cart.
Tyler TX 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule — Check Tyler Talks Trash Before You Set Out
Tyler holiday schedules are posted on the Solid Waste Calendar, and the city tells residents to use the Tyler Talks Trash app for notifications. During holiday weeks, priority is given to household garbage. Curb trash and yard waste may be collected only as time and truck space allow.
| Holiday / City Notice | 2026 Date | Day | Trash / Recycling Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Verify official Tyler notice and Tyler Talks Trash because Thursday routes may change. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Monday | City holiday; verify Solid Waste route notice before set-out. |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | City offices close; check city notice and app for sanitation changes. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Official Solid Waste Calendar: Monday no collection; Tuesday collects normal Monday routes; Wednesday collects normal Tuesday routes; Thursday and Friday regular collection. |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | Friday | City holiday; verify exact Solid Waste notice. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Saturday holiday; weekday garbage routes may not be affected, but always check notices. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | City holiday; verify app and official Solid Waste Calendar. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | City holiday period includes Thanksgiving and Black Friday; verify holiday collection notice. |
| Christmas Eve / Christmas | December 24–25, 2026 | Thursday–Friday | City holiday period; verify Tyler Solid Waste notice before set-out. |
Holiday-week rule that matters: Tyler’s calendar specifically warns that yard waste, brush, tree limbs and leaf bags may not be picked up during holiday weeks because crews prioritize household garbage. Do not assume leaf bags or brush will move just because your garbage cart was collected.
Official holiday page: Use the Solid Waste Calendar and Tyler Talks Trash app for the current holiday-week route notice.
Open Solid Waste CalendarTyler Curbside Recycling Schedule — Bi-Weekly Pickup, $5.96 Monthly Service and Accepted Items
Tyler curbside recycling is an optional service, not automatic for every household. Residential customers who enroll receive a recycling cart and bi-weekly curbside recycling pickup for $5.96 plus tax per month. To sign up, call 903-531-1388, email SolidWaste@TylerTexas.com, or use the city contact form.
- Rinsed aluminum cans.
- Plastic #1 PETE bottles with lids removed.
- Plastic #2 HDPE containers with lids removed.
- Rinsed plastics #3 through #7.
- Tin cans.
- Broken down cardboard.
- Newspapers, magazines, junk mail and office paper.
- Food and beverage cartons.
- Glass in the curbside cart.
- Ceramics and glassware.
- Used clothing.
- Batteries and toxic product containers.
- Medical sharps.
- Propane cylinders.
- Styrofoam and plastic utensils.
- Improperly sorted or contaminated items.
Recycling Cart Placement Rules
- Place the recycling cart at the curb by 6:00 AM.
- Put the cart behind the curb line.
- Face the lid opening toward the street.
- Keep the cart six feet away from fixed objects such as mailboxes, vehicles, fences and utility poles.
- Break down cardboard and place it inside the cart.
- Crush aluminum cans and plastics so all items fit inside the cart.
Glass confusion: Glass is not accepted in Tyler’s curbside recycling program. Bring glass to the recycling center instead of putting it in the curbside cart. A fee may be charged for recycling items placed outside the residential recycle cart.
Tyler Bulky Item Pickup — Furniture, Appliances, Mattresses and Special Pick-Ups
Each residential household receiving curbside collection services can request two bulky waste pick-ups per calendar year at no charge. Tyler says bulky pick-ups occur within five business days after the request is made. Additional bulky collections become special collection requests and may be charged based on size and quantity.
- Furniture.
- Appliances.
- Carpet.
- Fencing material.
- Old toys.
- Other large household items that do not fit normal trash pickup.
- Bulky item pickup is limited to 6 to 8 cubic yards.
- There is an extra charge for larger piles.
- Bulk brush is not included in the free bulky item pickup.
- Tires are not included in free bulky item pickup.
- Passenger tire pricing without rims starts at $5 each and may increase.
- Special collection pricing starts at $20 and varies by size and quantity.
Do not ignore the request step: Any property placed at the curb, such as furniture, clothing and appliances, requires notification to the Solid Waste Office. If the city does not receive notification, the property may be tagged with a door hanger warning, and continued non-response can lead to a special pickup charge or Code Enforcement handling.
Schedule bulky pickup: Use the official online Bulky Item Pickup form before assuming crews will collect your pile.
Open Bulky Pickup PageTyler Leaf Bags, Brush and Yard Waste Pickup — What Goes Free and What Requires a Special Pickup
Tyler has very specific rules for leaves and limbs. Leaves should be placed in biodegradable bags behind the curb line where the collection equipment can access them. Leaves should not be placed in city-supplied garbage containers.
- Use biodegradable bags.
- Place leaf bags in the parkway behind the curb line.
- Do not block access with limbs, wires, vehicles or obstacles.
- Up to 25 bags may be collected during regular service weeks.
- More than 25 bags should be called in as a special pickup.
- Holiday weeks may reduce or stop leaf bag pickup because household garbage is prioritized.
- Limbs four feet or less may be picked up with household garbage if properly bundled.
- Bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds.
- Place limbs at the curb six feet away from the garbage cart.
- Do not place yard waste in the garbage cart.
- Large limbs or unbundled brush require a special pickup and fee.
- Bulk brush and tree stumps are special pickup items.
Strange but important Tyler rule: Leaf bags cannot be picked up if you do not place your city cart out. The automated truck uses the cart to help get the bags into the top opening of the truck. Put the cart out correctly even when you mainly want leaf bags collected.
Missed Trash Pickup Tyler TX — What to Check Before Calling Solid Waste
Before reporting a missed pickup, check whether the cart was out by 6:00 AM, whether it was your correct north/south pickup day, whether a holiday shifted the schedule, and whether the cart was blocked or contained yard waste. Many “missed pickup” problems are actually set-out or material problems.
Confirm the route day
North Tyler normally has Monday and Thursday trash pickup. South Tyler normally has Tuesday and Friday pickup. Use Tyler Talks Trash if you are not sure which side your address falls under.
Check the set-out time
If the cart was not at the curb by 6:00 AM, the truck may already have passed. Put carts out after 6:00 PM the night before to avoid the morning rush.
Check for holiday-week changes
During holiday weeks, routes may change and yard waste may not be collected. Check the Solid Waste Calendar and Tyler Talks Trash app before reporting.
Call Solid Waste
Call 903-531-1388 with your address, service type and what was missed. Use the online contact form for non-urgent questions or documentation.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Best Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage cart not emptied | Wrong pickup day, late set-out, blocked cart, or wrong material in cart. | Check route and call Solid Waste if cart was out correctly. |
| Leaf bags not picked up | Truck full, holiday week priority, more than 25 bags, or city cart not set out. | Wait for route completion or call for special pickup if over limit. |
| Bulky pile still at curb | No bulky pickup request, pile too large, or special fee required. | Submit bulky item request or call Solid Waste. |
| Recycle cart skipped | Wrong bi-weekly pickup date, contamination, items outside cart, or cart placement issue. | Use recycle calendar and check accepted items list. |
Tyler Landfill and Recycling Center — Where to Take Extra Trash, Glass, Hazardous Waste and Hard-to-Recycle Items
If something does not belong in the garbage cart, recycling cart, leaf bags or bulky pickup, the next step may be the downtown recycling center, Greenwood Farms Landfill, or a special disposal option. Do not hide hazardous waste or construction material in household trash.
Address: 12920 Farm to Market Road 2767, Tyler, TX. The landfill is five miles east of Loop 323 and is owned by the City of Tyler and operated by Republic Services.
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Saturday: 6:30 AM to Noon.
- Sunday: Closed.
- Phone: 903-566-5007.
- Loads of garbage must be covered during trips to the landfill.
The City of Tyler Solid Waste Department offers a free self-service drop-off recycling center open six days a week. If an item requires a fee, the center accepts cash, check or money order, but not credit or debit cards.
- Use the recycling center for glass instead of curbside recycling.
- Small bills are safer because the center does not accept bills larger than $20.
- Vehicle recycling requires a title as proof of ownership.
Tyler Waste Video Guide — Official Video Check
No official relevant embeddable video was found from the City of Tyler Solid Waste Department, the official City of Tyler website, or an official waste authority channel at the time of writing. Because no verified official video was found, this article does not embed a random YouTube or creator video.
Best for: New residents, curbside recycling customers, bulky pickup users, and holiday-week users should use the official written Tyler links and Tyler Talks Trash app until the city publishes or links a relevant official video.
If the City of Tyler later publishes an official video about Tyler Talks Trash, recycling, bulky item pickup, landfill rules, or holiday collection, it should be embedded here using only the official embed URL.
Tyler Solid Waste Phone Number, Address, Office Hours and Official Resources
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Department | 903-531-1388 | Garbage pickup, cart repair, curbside recycling, bulk pickup, leaf bags, special pickup. |
| SolidWaste@TylerTexas.com | Recycling signup and general Solid Waste questions. | |
| Office Location | 414 N Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 | Solid Waste office, cart questions, service help. |
| Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Call or visit during business hours. |
| City Hall | 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 | General city routing and city offices. |
| City Hall Phone | 903-531-1100 | General City of Tyler contact. |
Official City of Tyler Waste Links
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Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Tyler. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate Tyler trash pickup, recycling, bulky item service, landfill operations, Tyler Talks Trash, or the City of Tyler Solid Waste Department.
Pickup days, set-out timing, Solid Waste contacts, recycling rules, bulky pickup details, leaf bag rules, landfill details and official resource links were checked against official City of Tyler pages as of May 2026. Routes, fees, holiday notices, forms and collection rules can change. Always verify through Tyler Talks Trash, the Solid Waste Calendar, and the City of Tyler before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Tyler — Trash and Recycling
- City of Tyler — Trash Collection
- City of Tyler — Solid Waste Calendar
- City of Tyler — Curbside Recycling
- City of Tyler — Recycling Center
- City of Tyler — Bulky Items and Special Pick-Ups
- City of Tyler — Greenwood Farms Landfill
- City of Tyler — Contact Solid Waste
- City of Tyler — City Holidays
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