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Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Pasadena provides comprehensive trash pick up services to ensure residents have convenient and reliable waste disposal options that keep neighborhoods clean and environmentally responsible.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Pasadena
The City of Pasadena offers trash collection through two primary service providers:
- City of Pasadena Municipal teams
- Frontier Waste Solutions
For residents serviced by municipal crews, garbage collection occurs twice a week. To determine your specific pickup schedule, residents can call the Sanitation Department at 713-475-7884.
Residential Trash Collection Options
Pasadena residents have multiple trash disposal options:
Container Choices
- City-issued plastic rolling bins (free upon request)
- City of Pasadena brown garbage bags ($25 per bundle)
- Store-bought trash bags (Hefty, Glad, Ruffy)
- City-issued paper bags (available for purchase)
How to Request a Bin
Residents can request a free city-issued rolling bin by calling 713-475-5555.
Recycling Services
The Sanitation Division aims to remove recyclable items from the waste stream efficiently. While specific recycling details weren’t provided in the sources, the department is committed to environmentally sound waste processing.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The city offers services for:
- Heavy trash
- Bulk items
- Brush pickup
Resident Landfill Use
Pasadena residents can dispose of limited refuse at the municipal landfill:
- Location: 550 Old Genoa-Red Bluff Road, Houston, TX 77034
- Allowance: One 2-cubic yard load per month
- Requirements:
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Current Pasadena water bill
- Covered load
- Hard hat and safety vest (can be purchased on-site)
Landfill Hours
- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Holiday Trash Pick Up
The city provides a City Holiday Pickup Schedule (available as a PDF on their website) to help residents understand service changes during holidays.
How to Find or Request Services
Contact Information:
- Sanitation Department: 713-475-7884
- Address: 120 N Pasadena Boulevard, Pasadena, TX 77506
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m.)
The City of Pasadena offers flexible, comprehensive trash pick up services designed to meet residents’ waste disposal needs while maintaining community cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
FAQ
What are the garbage holidays in Pasadena?
Who is the trash provider in Pasadena Texas?The City of Pasadena is serviced by two collection providers: City of Pasadena Municipal teams and Frontier Waste Solutions.
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.
https://www.pasadenatx.gov/334/Pasadena-Municipal-Trash-Collection
The Sanitation Department collects garbage twice a week. For more information or to find out your scheduled pickup by address, please call: 713-475-7884.
https://www.pasadenatx.gov/316/Sanitation
Sanitation. Physical Address 120 N Pasadena Boulevard Pasadena, TX 77506. Phone: 713-475-7884. Office Hours. Monday – Friday. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Sanitation office