Know Your Leander Collection Day Before the Truck Arrives
Leander garbage is collected once each week by Al Clawson Disposal, while recycling is collected every other week on the same assigned weekday. Your subdivision determines both the weekday and whether the recycling cart follows the yellow Week A or blue Week B dates.
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Use this guide to check a 2026 date, read the official subdivision table, understand holiday shifts, price common Bag Tag items, prepare carts and brush, report a missed pickup and choose the correct drop-off path for electronics, paint or construction material.
Leander Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Quick Resident Answer
Garbage collection occurs once per week on a Monday-through-Friday route. City residential service includes one 95-gallon garbage cart and up to five additional approximately 30-gallon household-garbage bags outside the cart. Each additional bag must weigh no more than 30 pounds.
Recycling is collected every other week on the same weekday as garbage. The official calendar uses yellow for Week A, blue for Week B and red for a no-service holiday.
Place both carts out the night before when possible or no later than 6:00 AM. For Leander service, follow the City PDF’s three-foot rule: leave three feet around each cart and three feet between the garbage and recycling carts.
ACDI Trash Schedule Today: Neighborhood and Date Checker
Select a subdivision from the official PDF and choose any date in 2026. The planner checks the route weekday, Week A/B recycling cycle and the New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas one-day holiday shift.
Leander Recycling Schedule 2026 PDF: What Each Page Tells You
The three-page City document answers three different questions. Reading only the calendar page is not enough because it does not tell you whether your home is Week A or Week B.
Page 1: Annual color calendar
Yellow service weeks mean Week A recycling. Blue service weeks mean Week B recycling. Red dates mark New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas as no-service holidays.
The page also states that routes on or after a holiday move one day later and carts must be ready by 6:00 AM.
Page 2: Subdivision route table
This page assigns listed subdivisions and roads to a Monday-through-Friday garbage day and a Week A or Week B recycling group.
It is a subdivision table—not a parcel, house-number or interactive street map.
Page 3: Materials and cart setup
This page lists accepted metal, paper, plastic and glass; shows prohibited contaminants; and illustrates the three-foot automated-cart clearance rule.
After understanding the three pages, open the official document to save, print or compare the original layout.
Open Official 2026 PDFLeander Collection Day and Recycling Week by Neighborhood
The lists below are organized from the official 2026 PDF. Open the normal garbage weekday, then identify whether your subdivision is under Week A or Week B.
Monday garbage collection
🟨 Monday — Recycling Week A
- Alterra
- Carneros Ranch
- Hawkes Landing
- Northcreek
- Retreat at Hero Way
- Rosenbusch Ranch
- Westwood
- Williams Tract
🟦 Monday — Recycling Week B
- Benbrook Ranch
- Bryson
- CR 279
- Deerbrook
- Devine Lake
- Escalon Townhomes
- Estates of Northcreek
- Greatwoods
- Haven Oaks
- Hilltop Ranch
- Homestead
- Leander Estates
- Maya Vista
- Mockingbird Park
- Northside Meadows
- Oak Creek
- Reserve at North Fork
- Savanna Ranch
- Whitt Ranch
- Woodland Estates
Tuesday garbage collection
🟨 Tuesday — Recycling Week A
- Bagdad Road north of Crystal Falls
- Cedar Brook
- Connelly’s Crossing
- Falcon Oaks
- Horizon Park
- Mason Creek North
- Mason Creek Section 4
- Northline
- Travisso
- Vista Ridge
- Vista Ridge Estates
- Westview Meadows
🟦 Tuesday — Recycling Week B
- Bluffs at Crystal Falls
- Fairways at Crystal Falls Section 2
- Mason Creek Sections 1, 2, 3 and 5
- Mason Hills
- Mason Ranch
- The Highlands
- Woods at Crystal Falls
Wednesday garbage collection
🟨 Wednesday — Recycling Week A
- Boulders
- Brownstone at Northline
- Cap Rock
- CR 271
- Crystal Falls
- Crystal Mesa
- Fairways at Crystal Falls
- Grand Mesa
- Lakeline Ranch
- Marbella
- Ridgmar Landing
- Stewart Crossing
- The Cottages
- Timberline West
- Wild Rock
🟦 Wednesday — Recycling Week B
- Bagdad Road south of Crystal Falls
- Barksdale
- Catalina Ranch
- Cold Springs
- County Glen
- CR 180
- CR 264
- CR 269
- CR 270
- Edgewood
- Hazlewood
- Lost Woods Preserve
- Palmera Ridge
- Pecan Creek
- Reagan’s Overlook
- Ronald Reagan Boulevard
- Sarita Valley
- South Highway 183
- Timberline East
- Trails of Shady Oaks
- Valley View
- Wildspring
- Woodland Trail
Thursday garbage collection
🟨 Thursday — Recycling Week A
- Bonnet Tract
🟦 Thursday — Recycling Week B
- Beebalm
- CR 276
- CR 290
- Enclaves at Leander Station
- Hero Way West
- High Chaparral
- Horizon Lake
- Leander Heights Sections 1 and 2
- Magnolia Creek
- Monarch
- Old Bagdad Road
- Old Town Leander
- Old Town Village
- Riva Ridge
- Trails of Leander
- Woods at Mason Creek
Friday garbage collection
🟨 Friday — Recycling Week A
- Bar W Ranch
- Bluffview
- Crystal Crossing
- Garlock
- Horizon Lake Phase 4
- Leander Crossings
- Leander Heights Section 3
- Oakridge
- Overlook Estates
- Ridgewood North
- Starlight Village
- Talia Homes
- Valley Vista Estates
- Valley Vista West
🟦 Friday — Recycling Week B
- Crystal Springs
- East Crystal Falls
- Pleasant Hill Estates
- Ridgewood South
Leander Weekly Garbage Collection: Cart, Bags and Overflow
Leander’s municipal contract includes more normal overflow than ACDI’s general subscription guidance, so City customers should follow the Leander-specific allowance first.
| Material | Leander allowance | Preparation rule |
|---|---|---|
| Standard household garbage | One 95-gallon residential cart. | Secure household waste in bags before placing it inside the cart. |
| Included overflow | Up to five additional approximately 30-gallon bags. | Each bag must weigh no more than 30 pounds. |
| Consistent weekly overflow | A second cart may be available. | Call ACDI and Utility Billing to confirm the account process and current charge. |
| Large cardboard | Must normally fit inside the recycling cart. | Flatten it; call ACDI about paid pickup when it cannot fit. |
| Furniture or appliance | Not part of the five-bag allowance. | Purchase the required Bag Tags and schedule the item. |
| Construction debris | Not standard residential cart waste. | Use an authorized roll-off provider or disposal facility. |
ACDI Cart Placement: 6 AM, Curb Distance and Clearance
Correct Leander placement
- Put carts out the night before when possible.
- Have both carts ready no later than 6:00 AM.
- Place carts within approximately two feet of the curb.
- Face the wheels and handle toward the house.
- Leave at least three feet around every cart.
- Leave three feet between trash and recycling carts.
- Close lids and avoid tightly packing material.
Common reasons the arm cannot collect
- A vehicle is parked beside the cart.
- The cart touches a mailbox, pole, fence or tree.
- Loose bags block the recycling cart.
- The handle faces the street.
- The lid cannot close because of oversized material.
- Waste is packed so tightly that it cannot fall out.
- The cart was moved out after the route passed.
Which Cart Is Trash and Which Is Recycling?
ACDI’s current general FAQ identifies the blue cart as trash and the green cart as recycling. Cart inventories and replacement colors can change, so a new resident should also check the molded label, lid instructions or account information rather than relying only on color.
Leander Recycling Schedule 2026: Week A and Week B Explained
Recycling occurs every other week on the same assigned weekday as garbage. Garbage remains weekly even during the recycling group’s off week.
Week A
Week A neighborhoods use the yellow dates in the official calendar. The first full yellow service week shown for 2026 is January 5–9.
Week B
Week B neighborhoods use the blue dates. The cycle alternates throughout the year, including weeks affected by the red holiday dates.
After finding the subdivision group above, use ACDI’s recycling page for current contractor calendars and sorting updates.
Open Official ACDI Recycling PageWhat Can Go in the Leander Recycling Cart?
Accepted when clean and prepared
- Newspaper, magazines, office paper and junk mail.
- Brown paper bags and cereal-style paperboard boxes.
- Clean, flattened cardboard kept dry.
- Tin, steel and aluminum cans.
- Clean aluminum foil without food contamination.
- Hard plastic containers marked numbers 1–7.
- Milk jugs, detergent bottles and cleaning containers.
- Yogurt containers, shampoo bottles and plastic tubs.
- Clear, brown and green glass bottles and jars.
Keep these out
- Plastic bags and cart liners.
- Styrofoam.
- Wax-coated paper disposables.
- Food-contaminated pizza boxes.
- Lumber and construction wood.
- Clothing and textiles.
- Pet waste and yard waste.
- Garden hoses.
- Batteries and electronics.
- Light bulbs, mirrors and ceramics.
- Motor-oil cans and contaminated foil.
| Material group | Prepare it this way | Why it may be rejected |
|---|---|---|
| Paper and cardboard | Flatten boxes and keep all paper dry. | Wet or food-soiled fiber can contaminate the load. |
| Plastic containers | Rinse containers and remove lids. | Plastic bags, wrap, hoses and foam are not cart recyclables. |
| Metal | Rinse cans and remove food residue from foil. | Oil containers and contaminated foil are prohibited. |
| Glass | Use accepted bottle and jar colors; rinse and remove lids. | Mirrors, ceramics and household glass are different materials. |
Leander Bulk Trash Pickup: ACDI Bag Tag Program
Leander does not publish a free monthly bulk route. Bulky collection is scheduled through ACDI and uses prepaid Bag Tags. The current published tag price is $4.99 each, but availability and item requirements can vary by location.
Tag price
$4.99 per tag on the current ACDI program page.
Purchase deadline
Buy tags by 4:00 PM the day before the normal pickup day.
Weight limit
Each tagged bag or item can weigh up to 50 pounds.
Schedule first
Call 512-930-5490 before placing any bulky item outside.
Common Published Bag Tag Requirements
| Item | Published tags | Estimated tag cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | 2 | $9.98 |
| Small chair | 3 | $14.97 |
| Desk, toilet, bookshelf or 8×5 rug | 4 | $19.96 |
| Twin mattress or twin box spring | 7 | $34.93 each |
| Recliner, full mattress or full box spring | 9 | $44.91 each |
| Couch, dresser or trampoline | 10 | $49.90 each |
| Queen mattress or queen box spring | 11 | $54.89 each |
| King mattress or king box spring | 13 | $64.87 each |
| Washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher or water heater | 15 | $74.85 each |
| Refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner | 30 listed | Call because the page also states a 15-tag service-day limit. |
Bulk Tag Cost Planner
How to Schedule Leander Bulk Pickup
Describe the exact item
Provide the type, size, quantity, estimated weight and whether it contains refrigerant, gas, oil or another restricted component.
Call ACDI before the deadline
Call 512-930-5490 during customer-service hours and confirm the number of tags, payment method and service date.
Buy the approved tags
The current deadline is 4:00 PM the day before the normal collection day. Do not assume an online tag count applies when the item is unusual.
Prepare hazardous components
Remove gas or oil from lawn equipment, remove propane tanks from grills and follow ACDI instructions for appliances containing refrigerant.
Place only the confirmed item
Follow the location and set-out instructions supplied during scheduling. Keep the confirmation details until collection is complete.
After reviewing the rules, use the official program page for the complete item chart and final scheduling details.
Leander Brush, Branch and Yard-Waste Pickup
The City says bagged leaves and qualifying branch bundles may be placed out on the normal weekly garbage day. ACDI also notes that brush service may carry an additional fee for cart-only accounts.
Bagged leaves
- Close bags securely.
- Use the regular garbage collection day.
- Keep bags away from the recycling cart.
- Do not block the automated cart arm.
- Confirm whether a cart-only account requires payment.
Branch bundles
- Cut branches to no more than four feet.
- Keep every bundle at 35 pounds or less.
- Tie each bundle with rope or twine.
- Use material strong enough to hold when lifted.
- Schedule and pay when ACDI says the account is cart-only.
Clawson Disposal Holiday Schedule 2026 for Leander
Only three routine holidays are marked as no-service days in the official Leander calendar. When the normal route is on or after the holiday, the route moves one calendar day later during that week.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Adjusted route |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | Thursday moves to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26 | Thursday moves to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | Friday moves to Saturday. |
Do Presidents Day or Labor Day Delay Leander Trash?
City notices for Presidents Day and Labor Day state that sanitation runs on the normal schedule even though City offices are closed. Do not assume every federal or municipal office holiday delays ACDI.
Weather Can Override the Holiday Calendar
Ice, flooding, unsafe roads or emergency closures can create a different recovery plan. During a weather event, use the newest City or ACDI notice rather than applying the normal one-day holiday rule automatically.
What to Do If ACDI Missed Your Leander Pickup
ACDI instructs customers to wait until the cart has not been emptied by 6:00 PM, then call on the next business day.
Wait until after 6:00 PM
Routes can continue throughout the day. An unemptied morning or afternoon cart is not yet an official missed collection.
Confirm the route and recycling week
Garbage is weekly, while recycling is alternate-week. Check the subdivision, weekday and Week A/B color before reporting recycling.
Check placement and access
Confirm that the cart was ready by 6:00 AM, faced correctly and had three feet of clearance from cars, mailboxes and the second cart.
Read any red notice
A red tag means ACDI found non-acceptable material. Correct the listed problem before requesting follow-up service.
Call the next business day
Provide the complete address, collection type, date, route group, cart condition and information shown on any tag.
Part of the Cart Was Not Emptied
Call ACDI when material remains after the truck services the cart. Common causes include an overweight or oversized item, tightly packed waste or prohibited material that could not be safely collected.
Call ACDI Customer ServiceNew Leander Garbage Service, Billing and Cart Repair
The City contracts with ACDI for collection, but the City Utility Billing office administers service requests and places sanitation charges on the water bill.
Start, transfer or disconnect
Use City Utility Billing for account applications, transfers, written account changes and disconnection requests.
Billing and sanitation charge
Call 512-259-1142 when the issue is the water bill, account holder, service status or sanitation charge rather than the truck route.
Damaged or missing cart
Call ACDI with the service address and describe the damaged lid, wheel, handle or cart body. ACDI’s FAQ says new-cart delivery may take up to two weeks after setup.
New Resident Cart Checklist
- Confirm that the property is inside Leander city limits.
- Verify that sanitation appears on the City utility account.
- Ask for the normal garbage weekday.
- Ask whether the address is Week A or Week B for recycling.
- Confirm which physical cart is assigned to trash and recycling.
- Report a missing cart if delivery has not occurred after the quoted window.
Leander Residential Fall Cleanup: October 3, 2026
The upcoming fall event is a free, non-hazardous residential drop-off for people who live inside Leander city limits. It takes place from 8:00 AM to noon at Leander Public Works, 607 Municipal Drive.
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location
Leander Public Works
607 Municipal Drive
Leander, TX 78641
Required identification
Bring a City of Leander utility bill and Texas-issued ID showing the same physical Leander address.
Accepted Fall Cleanup Items
- Appliances after professional Freon removal where applicable.
- Automobile batteries.
- Motor oil.
- On-site paper shredding.
- Cardboard and scrap metal.
- Furniture or lumber in residential quantities.
- Up to four vehicle tires, no larger than 20 inches and without rims.
Not Accepted at the Fall Event
- Brush.
- Chemicals, dioxins or pesticides.
- Fencing or construction debris.
- Televisions, computers or other electronics.
- Freon, gas or propane cylinders.
- Glass.
- Industrial or commercial waste.
- Mattresses or box springs.
- Paint or paint cans.
Vehicle and Loading Restrictions
After preparing the IDs, vehicle and sorted materials, use the City event page for last-minute changes.
Open Official Fall Cleanup DetailsLeander Electronics, Batteries, Paint and Hazardous Waste
These materials do not belong in the ordinary recycling cart, and several are excluded from ACDI’s bulky-item service and the October cleanup event.
| Item | Do not use | Best starting path |
|---|---|---|
| Television or computer monitor | Recycling cart, normal bulky pickup or October cleanup. | Use an electronics recycler confirmed for the exact device. |
| Computer, printer or peripheral | Recycling cart. | Confirm an electronics drop-off or regional event. |
| Batteries | Garbage or recycling cart. | Use a battery retailer, recycling center or qualifying event. |
| Paint, chemicals or pesticides | Cart, Bag Tag pickup or storm drain. | Use an eligible household hazardous-waste program. |
| Motor oil | Cart or loose curbside container. | Use the October cleanup or a County used-oil center. |
| Propane cylinder | Garbage cart, bulky pile or cleanup event. | Contact a cylinder retailer or approved hazardous-waste service. |
Williamson County Landfill and Hutto Recycling Center
The City lists the Williamson County Landfill and Recycling Center as a regional option for material that cannot use normal Leander curbside collection.
Landfill location
600 Landfill Road
Hutto, TX 78634
Landfill phone
Published hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; hand unloading until 4:00 PM. Saturday 7:00 AM–noon. Sunday closed.
Hutto Recycling Center for Used Oil
Williamson County lists the used-oil recycling center at 101 Landfill Road, Hutto, with weekday hours of 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. It serves private County residents rather than businesses and does not accept electronic waste.
Check Official Landfill DetailsConstruction, Remodeling and Temporary Dumpster Service
The five included extra bags and Bag Tag program are not substitutes for a roll-off container when a project generates demolition material, roofing, drywall, fencing or a large property-cleanout load.
Use temporary service for
Construction, remodeling, repair debris, large cleanouts, surplus goods and waste requiring a roll-off or commercial container.
Do not disguise debris
Do not divide lumber, drywall, roofing or heavy demolition material among ordinary household bags to avoid the correct disposal service.
Use an authorized provider
Leander maintains a current list of franchised temporary-service providers. Verify the provider before ordering a container.
After estimating the project size and material type, use the City garbage page to review its authorized temporary-service list.
Review Authorized ProvidersWho to Call for Each Leander Waste Problem
| Problem | Best first contact | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Exact collection day or recycling week | ACDI — 512-930-5490 | Have the complete service address. |
| Missed pickup after 6:00 PM | ACDI on the next business day | Provide date, service type and any red-tag details. |
| Damaged or missing cart | ACDI | Describe the wheel, lid, handle or body damage. |
| Bulk item or Bag Tags | ACDI | Provide item, size, weight and restricted components. |
| Utility bill or account setup | Leander Utility Billing — 512-259-1142 | Have the account number and service address. |
| October cleanup event | Leander Public Works — 512-259-2640 | Describe the material, quantity and vehicle. |
| Landfill load | Williamson County Landfill — 512-759-8881 | Describe material, vehicle, load size and unloading method. |
Official Leander and ACDI Action Links
The guide above explains the rules. Use these official resources only when you need to download the source document, confirm a live route, arrange service or verify a changing event.
City garbage and recycling hub
Weekly garbage, extra bags, recycling, brush, bulk items, temporary providers and contact information.
Open City service pageOfficial 2026 collection PDF
Annual color calendar, route table, accepted recyclables and cart-placement graphic.
Open the 2026 PDFACDI Bag Tag program
Current tag price, deadline, published item chart and contractor contact details.
Open Bag Tag detailsACDI recycling page
Contractor recycling calendars and current sorting guidance.
Open ACDI recyclingOctober fall cleanup
Current date, identification rules, accepted items and vehicle restrictions.
Open cleanup eventCity utility service requests
New service, transfer, disconnect and written utility-account changes.
Open service requestsLeander Trash Pickup and Recycling FAQs
What day is my trash collected in Leander?
Leander garbage is collected once weekly from Monday through Friday. Find the subdivision in the official route table or call ACDI at 512-930-5490 with the complete service address.
Is ACDI trash pickup running today?
Collection normally runs when today matches the assigned weekday. New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas shift routes on or after the holiday one day later. Weather or emergency notices can create a different plan.
What time must Leander carts be outside?
Place carts out the night before when possible or no later than 6:00 AM on the collection day.
How often is Leander recycling collected?
Recycling is collected every other week on the same weekday as garbage. The subdivision is assigned to either yellow Week A or blue Week B.
Does the 2026 PDF include an address map?
No. It includes a color calendar, subdivision route table and recycling/cart guide. Call ACDI when the address or new neighborhood is not listed.
How many extra garbage bags can I place outside?
City residential service includes up to five additional approximately 30-gallon bags. Each bag must weigh no more than 30 pounds.
How does Leander bulk trash pickup work?
ACDI uses a paid Bag Tag program rather than a free monthly bulk route. Call before 4:00 PM the day before the normal route to confirm tags, payment and placement.
How much does a couch cost through the Bag Tag program?
The current ACDI chart lists 10 tags for a couch. At $4.99 per tag, the published tag estimate is $49.90, but ACDI must confirm Leander availability and scheduling.
Can ACDI collect a refrigerator or air conditioner?
The Bag Tag page lists 30 tags for refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, but it also states a 15-tag service-day limit. Call ACDI for the correct appliance procedure before buying tags.
Can a television or computer monitor use bulk pickup?
No. The City specifically says televisions and computer monitors are not accepted through ACDI bulky pickup. Use a confirmed electronics recycler.
How should tree branches be prepared?
Cut branches to no more than four feet, keep bundles at 35 pounds or less and tie them securely with rope or twine. Cart-only accounts may require paid brush service.
Which holidays delay Leander garbage collection?
New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the routine no-service holidays. Routes on or after the holiday move one calendar day later that week.
What should I do if my Leander cart was missed?
Wait until after 6:00 PM, verify the route, recycling week and cart placement, check for a red notice and call ACDI the next business day.
What does a red notice on the cart mean?
It means non-acceptable material was found. Read the notice, correct the issue and call ACDI if the reason or next step is unclear.
Should recyclables be placed in plastic bags?
No. Place accepted recyclables loose in the cart. Plastic bags and liners can jam sorting equipment.
What is accepted at the October 3 fall cleanup?
Accepted residential quantities include qualifying appliances, automobile batteries, motor oil, paper shredding, cardboard, scrap metal, furniture, lumber and up to four qualifying vehicle tires. Brush, electronics, mattresses, paint and construction debris are excluded.
Who handles my Leander sanitation bill?
City of Leander Utility Billing administers the account and places sanitation charges on the water bill. Call 512-259-1142 for billing or account questions.
Final Leander Collection Checklist
- Find the exact subdivision in the route table.
- Save the normal Monday-through-Friday garbage day.
- Save the yellow Week A or blue Week B recycling group.
- Put carts out the night before or before 6:00 AM.
- Leave three feet around and between carts.
- Use no more than five qualifying extra 30-gallon bags.
- Schedule and pay for bulky items before curb placement.
- Bundle branches to four feet and 35 pounds or less.
- Check New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas for delays.
- Wait until after 6:00 PM before reporting a missed route.
Verification and independence
This independent guide was reviewed against current City of Leander, official 2026 PDF, ACDI and regional disposal information on August 6, 2026. Exact routes, Bag Tag prices, event rules, weather recovery plans, landfill fees and facility hours can change.
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