Residents of Katy, Texas, rely on efficient and reliable waste management to keep their community clean and environmentally responsible. The City of Katy has partnered with Texas Pride Disposal to provide comprehensive trash pickup and recycling services that meet the diverse needs of local households and businesses.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Katy
The City of Katy has a structured trash collection system divided into three distinct service areas:
Blue Area Service
- Garbage Collection: Monday
- Recycle Collection: Monday
- Heavy Trash & Yard Debris: Monday
- Super Heavy Trash: 1st Monday of March, June, September, & December
Red Area Service
- Garbage Collection: Tuesday
- Recycle Collection: Tuesday
- Heavy Trash & Yard Debris: Tuesday
- Super Heavy Trash: 1st Tuesday of March, June, September, & December
Yellow Area Service
- Garbage Collection: Wednesday
- Recycle Collection: Wednesday
- Heavy Trash & Yard Debris: Wednesday
- Super Heavy Trash: 1st Wednesday of March, June, September, & December
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Residents must follow specific guidelines for trash disposal:
- Place waste in designated carts near the curb
- Ensure all waste is curbside no later than 7:00 am on collection day
- Standard cart sizes include 95-gallon and 65-gallon options
- Additional carts can be requested via email at [email protected]
Recycling Services
Acceptable recyclable items include:
- Clean, dry cardboard
- Paper
- Metal cans
- Glass
- Plastic bottles and jugs
Pro tip: When in doubt about an item’s recyclability, the recommendation is to leave it out to prevent contamination.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Texas Pride Disposal offers comprehensive bulk item collection:
- Up to three bulky items collected weekly
- Items can include furniture, appliances, and oversized objects
- Place bulk items next to the garbage cart
- Quarterly Super Heavy Trash collection allows up to 6 cubic yards of items
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard debris collection has specific requirements:
- Limited to 15 bags per collection
- Bags should not exceed 35 pounds each
- Branches must be:
- Tied in bundles
- Less than 2″ in diameter
- Cut to 4-foot lengths
- Limited to 4 cubic yards per service day
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Texas Pride Disposal observes three holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If your collection day falls on a holiday, service will be provided the following day.
How to Request Services
Contact Methods:
- Customer Service: 281-342-8178
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Email: [email protected]
Excluded Items
Residents cannot dispose of:
- Dirt
- Rocks
- Bricks
- Concrete
- Liquid paints
- Fuels
- Oils
- Tires
- Pesticides
- Batteries
- Construction debris
- Hazardous waste
The City of Katy’s trash pickup services, managed by Texas Pride Disposal, provide residents with a comprehensive and efficient waste management solution. By following guidelines and understanding the collection schedule, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
https://www.cityofkaty.com/residents/water-garbage-services/garbage-recycling-service
Service will be on Tuesday and Friday for garbage. Recycling and heavy trash are included, and will be picked up once a week on Tuesday service day.
For small commercial accounts, garbage collection will be on Tuesday & Friday. Recycle and heavy trash collection will be on Tuesday. For residential collection