Trash pick up is a critical service that keeps Laredo clean, healthy, and functioning smoothly. The City of Laredo Solid Waste Services provides comprehensive waste management solutions for residents, ensuring efficient garbage collection, recycling, and community sanitation.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Laredo
Starting July 15, 2024, the City of Laredo will implement changes to its residential garbage collection routes. Residents can easily find their specific collection day using the online route map at LaredoRoutes.com by entering their address.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Laredo residents must follow specific guidelines for trash pick up:
- Place containers at or near the driveway, 4 feet away from large objects
- Set out containers by 7:00 a.m. on collection day
- Position container wheels away from the street
- Ensure garbage fits easily in the bin with the lid closed
- Bag all garbage to prevent littering
Residential Garbage Service Rates
- First garbage cart: $22.00 per month
- Second additional cart: $32.00 per month
Recycling Services
Laredo offers comprehensive recycling services with collection schedules based on zip codes:
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Thursday Recycling Collection:
- Zip Codes: 78041, 78045
- 78040 (North of Park)
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Friday Recycling Collection:
- Zip Codes: 78046, 78043
- 78040 (South of Park)
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The City of Laredo provides special services for bulk and large item collection. Residents should contact customer service for specific details about disposing of large items.
Landfill Services
The City of Laredo Landfill offers waste disposal for residents:
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm
- Proof of residency required (Texas Driver’s License or current water bill)
- Special rules for different vehicle types (pick-up trucks, 18-wheelers)
What NOT to Place in Trash Containers
Residents should never dispose of:
- Hot ashes
- Flammable liquids
- Hazardous materials
- Motor oil
- Construction debris
- Concrete blocks
- Paint
- Dirt or rocks
How to Request Services
Contact Laredo Solid Waste Services:
- Customer Service: (956) 796-1098
- Landfill: (956) 795-2515
- 311 Call Center
Laredo’s trash pick up and waste management services are designed to keep the city clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, residents can contribute to a more sustainable community.
FAQ
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is Waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
How to get rid of lots of trash at once?Hire the services of a trash removal company. [Company] is willing and able to haul your trash, no matter how big the load.
https://www.laredosolidwaste.com/index.php/services/garbage-collection
Pick-up trucks hauling a trailer must enter the landfill 30 minutes before closing. 18 Wheelers must enter the landfill before 2:30 p.m.. Customer Service.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/services/solid-waste-services/garbage-collection
1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas 78040 (956) 791-7300 City Hall – Annex 1102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, Texas 78043 (956) 727-