Trash Collection

Republic Waste Services of Texas, Ltd.


8101 Little York Road, Houston, Texas 77016

Call Center Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Phone: (713) 849-0400

Trash Collection

Trash Collection Days – Monday and Thursday

  • High Meadows
  • Northline Terrace
  • Oak Glen

Trash Collection Days – Wednesday and Saturday

  • Fairgreen
  • Heather Glen
  • North Houston Heights
  • Oakwilde / Westfield Estates
  • Woodland Oaks

Heavy Trash Collection

1st Monday of the Month

  • Northline Terrace
  • Oak Glen

2nd Wednesday of the Month

  • Fairgreen
  • Heather Glen
  • High Meadows
  • North Houston Heights
  • Oakwilde / Westfield Estates
  • Woodland Oaks

Republic Services provides a 95-gallon cart for trash collection. All trash must be contained in the cart.

For cart maintenance call Republic Services Customer Service – (713) 726-7300.

Trash / heavy trash needs to be curbside by 7 AM on the collection day.

Trash Collection

Republic Services – Trash Guidelines

Proper Cart Placement is the Key to Automated Service (PDF)


The Following Items Are NOT Accepted in Trash or Heavy Trash Collections:

  • Ammunition/Explosives
  • Anti-freeze/Coolant
  • Arsenic/Poison
  • Batteries
  • Carpet
  • Chemicals
  • Concrete/Stone/Masonry debris
  • Dead animals
  • Dirt in large quantities
  • Doors/Windows/Paneling/Tile/Insulation
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Gasoline/Oil/Oil filters/Automotive fluids
  • Herbicides/Pesticides/Insecticides
  • Lawn mowers
  • Liquids
  • Mercury/Thermometers
  • Medical waste
  • Nails/Wood/Fencing
  • Nuclear/Radioactive waste
  • Paint/Paint cans
  • Pool chemicals/Pool filters
  • Propane tanks
  • Remodeling/Construction debris
  • Sheetrock/Drywall
  • Stain/Solvent/Varnish
  • Steel/Cast iron materials
  • Remodeling/Construction debris
  • Tires
  • Tree trunks
  • Storm debris
  • Water Softeners

For Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Information: www.hchhw.org

Heavy Trash Collection

Republic Services – Heavy Trash Guidelines: English | Español

Acceptable Heavy Trash/Bulk/Yard Waste Collection


Heavy Trash/Bulk/Yard Waste – Two appliances or bulky items and 25 bags/bundles of yard waste per collection.

  • Furniture and Mattresses.
  • Grills – Must be emptied of ash or briquettes – no propane tanks.
  • Household Appliances:
    • Refrigerators must have Freon removed and must be tagged by a certified technician.
    • Hot water heaters must be drained.
  • Yard Waste and Live Christmas Trees:
    • Bush and tree trimmings must be cut in lengths not to exceed 4 feet, no greater than 2 inches in diameter and tied in bundles not to exceed 35 pounds.
    • Grass clippings and leaves must be bagged.
  • Cardboard Boxes – Must be broken down flat.
  • Packing peanuts – Must be bagged. Drivers will not clean up packing peanut spills.

The Following Items Are NOT Accepted in Trash or Heavy Trash Collections

  • Ammunition/Explosives
  • Anti-freeze/Coolant
  • Arsenic/Poison
  • Batteries
  • Carpet
  • Chemicals
  • Concrete/Stone/Masonry debris
  • Dead animals
  • Dirt in large quantities
  • Doors/Windows/Paneling/Tile/Insulation
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Gasoline/Oil/Oil filters/Automotive fluids
  • Herbicides/Pesticides/Insecticides
  • Lawn mowers
  • Liquids
  • Mercury/Thermometers
  • Medical waste
  • Nails/Wood/Fencing
  • Nuclear/Radioactive waste
  • Paint/Paint cans
  • Pool chemicals/Pool filters
  • Propane tanks
  • Remodeling/Construction debris
  • Sheetrock/Drywall
  • Stain/Solvent/Varnish
  • Steel/Cast iron materials
  • Remodeling/Construction debris
  • Tires
  • Tree trunks
  • Storm debris
  • Water Softeners

Recycling Information

Holiday Schedule


Republic Services observes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If a Holiday falls on your trash collection day, Holiday service is provided on the next scheduled collection day.