Clute Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Clute, Texas.
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City of Clute Public Works
Phone Number
979-265-6194Facility Address
108 E Main St, Clute, TX 77531
Collection Schedule
Trash collected twice weekly in residential areas.
Bin Colors
City-issued carts
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk pickup scheduled monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7:00 AM.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Twice-a-Week Garbage Collection with WM
Managing domestic waste in Clute involves a dependable schedule provided by Waste Management (WM). Inside the city limits, residential single-family accounts are charged $34.93 plus tax per month for premium twice-a-week collection. To ensure seamless service, residents must place their household trash in heavy-duty disposable plastic bags—never flimsy grocery sacks. City ordinances dictate that these bags must be staged at the curb no earlier than 5:00 AM and no later than 8:00 AM on your assigned collection morning. If you run out of quality bags, you can purchase compliant 50-count rolls directly at City Hall for $8.50.
Monthly Zone-Based Heavy Trash and Brush
Tackling massive landscaping projects or spring cleaning? Clute operates a highly organized, zone-based monthly heavy trash and brush collection system. Homeowners are permitted to place oversized debris out starting the Saturday before their designated week, but absolutely no later than Sunday evening. It is crucial to keep organic brush, tree limbs, and yard trimmings completely physically separated from other household junk. Mixing materials or placing your heavy debris on the curb outside of your assigned zone week will result in a mandatory municipal pickup fee that must be paid before the pile is removed.
New 2026 Bulky Item Surcharges
Effective January 1, 2026, the City of Clute has instituted a new cost structure for massive household objects. Disposing of old mattresses, large furniture pieces, and similar bulky items via municipal collection will now incur a strict $85 per item surcharge. To avoid these significant collection costs, the public works department strongly encourages residents to transport these cumbersome items independently to an approved Brazoria County landfill or donate them to local charities whenever possible.
Commercial Dumpster Services
For businesses, multi-family apartment complexes, and local storage facilities, the city offers scalable commercial dumpster solutions. Dumpster sizes generally range from three to four cubic yards, with collection frequencies customizable from two up to six times per week. If a local business experiences a sudden surge in waste, they can contact City Hall at 979-265-2541 to request a supplemental pickup for an extra fee. All commercial accounts are tightly regulated to ensure commercial corridors remain free of overflowing refuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Clute?
A: Trash collected twice weekly in residential areas.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday pickup delayed one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: City-issued carts
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk pickup scheduled monthly.
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