El Paso, Texas resident guide
El Paso trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
El Paso residential trash service follows an address-based schedule; confirm the assigned day through Environmental Services.
Recycling collection and drop-off options depend on the service address and current city program.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
Start here
How El Paso service works
Call Environmental Services at 915-212-6000 to request special pickup, or confirm collection-station eligibility and bring the required current water bill and matching identification.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
El Paso Environmental Services offers fee-based special collection for large items and also operates citizen collection stations for eligible residents.
Call Environmental Services at 915-212-6000 to request special pickup, or confirm collection-station eligibility and bring the required current water bill and matching identification.
Special pickup starts at the city's current base charge for up to five cubic yards, with an added per-yard charge above that amount. Collection-station visits are limited.
For special pickup, place approved items at the curb by 6 a.m. and keep at least five feet of clearance from carts, poles, vehicles, and utilities.
Local detail that matters
What makes El Paso service different
El Paso provides two distinct paths: paid curbside special pickup and resident self-haul to collection stations. The right option depends on whether you can transport the load and meet the station's proof-of-service rules.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Prepared appliances, furniture, brush, carpet, doors, pallets, and other listed residential items.
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, unapproved construction and demolition material, commercial loads, and items excluded by the collection station or special-pickup rules.
Holiday collectionEl Paso holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Holiday closures can affect both curbside collection and citizen collection-station hours.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal-holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
El Paso collection FAQ
Is El Paso large-item pickup free?
No. The curbside special-pickup program is fee-based under the current city schedule.
Can I use a citizen collection station?
Eligible residents can, but must follow visit limits and bring the required current water bill and matching identification.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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