Corpus Christi, TX Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Corpus Christi.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - Downtown & Bayfront
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown
- •North Beach
- •Bayfront
- •Hillcrest
- •Bay Area
Zone 2 - Northwest & Calallen
Neighborhoods:
- •Calallen
- •Annaville
- •King's Crossing
- •Northwest Crossing
- •Oak Park
Zone 3 - Westside & Six Points
Neighborhoods:
- •Six Points
- •Westside
- •Greenwood
- •Del Mar
- •Oso Creek
Zone 4 - Southside & Flour Bluff
Neighborhoods:
- •Flour Bluff
- •Southside
- •Encantada
- •Waldron Field
- •Corpus Christi Beach
Zone 5 - Padre Island & Island Areas
Neighborhoods:
- •Padre Island
- •Mustang Island
- •North Padre Island
- •Island Moorings
- •Whitecap Beach
Zone 6 - Central & Alameda
Neighborhoods:
- •Alameda
- •Molina
- •Central Bluff
- •Wynn Seale
- •Washington-Coles
Service Provider
municipalCity of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers)
- •Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Water heaters
- •Barbecue grills
- •Televisions and entertainment centers
- •Carpeting and rugs
- •Up to 6 passenger car tires (during authorized collection)
- •Tree limbs and heavy brush (over 3 inches diameter)
- •Tree trunks and root balls
Not Accepted
- •Concrete, brick, rocks, stone, and dirt
- •Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, oil)
- •Construction debris and materials
- •Commercial waste
- •Bagged yard waste (use regular collection)
- •Electronics (use e-waste recycling)
- •More than 6 tires
- •Automotive parts
Heavy Brush and Bulky Items are collected curbside twice a year on a published schedule. Set-out dates vary by zone (October-November and May-June). Collection begins the day after the last set-out date. Only grass & leaves (bagged/in container) and tree limbs will be collected during Heavy Brush collections. Heavy Brush and Bulky items must be separated. Bulky items cost $13.76 per item outside authorized collection periods. Additional loads during scheduled collection: $82.63 plus tax per truckload.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper (office paper, notebook paper, junk mail)
- •Newspaper and magazines
- •Catalogs and phone books
- •Cardboard (corrugated, flattened)
- •Paperboard (cereal boxes, pasta boxes, cracker boxes)
- •Paper bags and greeting cards
- •Plastic bottles (#1, #2, #5 only)
- •Water and soda bottles (caps removed)
- •Milk, juice, and tea jugs (caps removed)
- •Yogurt tubs and butter containers
- •Detergent, soap, and lotion bottles
- •Aluminum cans and bottles
- •Steel food and beverage cans
- •Metal cans (tin, steel, aluminum)
Not Accepted
- •Glass bottles and jars (NOT accepted)
- •Plastic bags and film
- •Styrofoam and polystyrene
- •Plastics #3, #4, #6, #7
- •Hazardous waste materials
- •Yard clippings and organic waste
- •Ceramics and dishes
- •Drink cartons and juice boxes
- •Food-soiled paper or cardboard
- •Bottle caps and lids
- •Electronics
- •Batteries
- •Wire hangers
- •Textiles and clothing
Place recyclables loose in blue cart - DO NOT bag items. Remove caps and lids from bottles and jugs. Give items a quick rinse and empty all liquids. Flatten cardboard boxes. Place cart at curb by 7:00 AM on collection day. Glass is NOT recyclable in Corpus Christi curbside program. Recycling collected every other week on the same day as trash. Brown cart for trash/yard waste, blue cart for recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services observes major federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a regular collection day, collections may be delayed. Observed holidays typically include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Residents should check the city website or call 311 for specific holiday schedules. The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station is closed on Sundays and all federal holidays. Republic Services drop-off center is closed on weekends and holidays. Place carts at curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services
- https://www.cctexas.com/pickupschedule
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services/garbage-schedules-and-maps
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services/recycling
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services/household-hazardous-waste-disposal
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services/heavy-brush-and-bulky-items
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services/landfill-and-collection-centers
- https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/media/1wrddtyg/solid-waste-service-rates-fy2023.pdf
- https://library.municode.com/tx/corpus_christi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIITHCOOR_CH21GATROTRE