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Austin, TX trash, compost & recycling schedule
Who collects
Austin Resource Recovery
Trash & compost
Weekly, same day. Carts out by 5:30 a.m. Official
Recycling
Every other week Official
Bulk & brush
Up to 3 a year each, appointment required OfficialHow to book →
Holidays
Slides one day for New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas Official2026 →
All facts below come from Austin Resource Recovery's official pages Official.
| Who collects | Austin Resource Recovery (City of Austin) |
|---|---|
| Who is covered | Single-family homes and buildings with up to 4 units. Buildings with 5+ units must use a private hauler. |
| Trash | Weekly |
| Compost | Weekly, same day as trash |
| Recycling | Every other week |
| Set-out | By 5:30 a.m. Keep carts at least 5 ft apart and away from cars, mailboxes, trees and overhead wires. |
| Your exact day | My Schedule or the Austin Recycles app. You can add it to Google, iCal or Outlook and get text, email or phone reminders. |
| Condos/townhomes | Search your address without the unit number |
| Cart exchange | (512) 494-9400 |
Austin guides
- What day is trash pickup in Austin?
- Thanksgiving & Christmas 2026 changes
- Bulk & brush rules
- How to schedule bulk pickup
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