Midland Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Midland, Texas.
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City of Midland Solid Waste Division
Phone Number
432-685-7321Facility Address
4100 Smith Rd, Midland, TX 79705
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly by zone.
Bin Colors
Green trash carts, Blue recycling
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedules shift to next collection day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items collected monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Brush and bulky waste separate schedule.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Midland's Unique Alley and Curbside Refuse System
Midland employs a slightly different approach to residential refuse than many other Texas municipalities. Depending on your specific neighborhood layout, your home will either utilize a standard roll-out cart or share a large communal dumpster located in the alleyway. Shared alley containers typically serve four to five properties. Regular garbage routes run twice a week, generally on a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule. To maintain a clean environment, ensure all your standard household garbage is properly bagged before tossing it into the shared bins to prevent wind-blown litter across the dusty Permian Basin landscape.
Dropping Off Recyclables at the Citizens Collection Station
Unlike cities that offer curbside recycling, Midland encourages residents to actively utilize local drop-off facilities like the Citizens Collection Station located on Smith Road. This specialized facility accepts flattened cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, and plastics numbered 1 and 2. Remember that plastic grocery bags are heavily prohibited because they jam the sorting machinery, so always empty your recyclables loosely into the appropriate collection bins. The station is restricted to Midland residents, meaning commercial contractors cannot dump their construction debris here.
Scheduling Large Item and Appliance Pickups
When you need to get rid of an old couch, a broken refrigerator, or a heavy mattress, you do not necessarily have to haul it yourself. The Solid Waste Division provides free scheduled bulky item pickups for residential customers. Simply call the local dispatcher to arrange a date, and then carefully place the large items out in the alley right-of-way directly behind your property. Do not lean your discarded furniture against the actual trash dumpster, as it blocks the sanitation truck's automated mechanical arms from emptying the regular garbage.
Yard Clippings and Free Mulch Options
Handling yard debris such as branches, leaves, and grass clippings requires a quick trip to the Citizens Collection Station. Instead of leaving massive brush piles out on the street, Midland residents can bring single-axle trailer loads of yard trimmings directly to the drop-off center. As an added bonus for doing your part, the city often provides free mulch for residents who self-load it into their own vehicles, creating a fantastic closed-loop system for local gardeners and landscapers.
Navigating Holiday Collection Shifts
During major federally recognized holidays such as Memorial Day or Thanksgiving, regular sanitation operations will shift. Generally, if the holiday lands on your standard pickup day, services will be pushed back by exactly one business day for the remainder of that week. The municipal website always posts updated holiday schedules in advance. If you experience an accidental missed collection during a normal week, reaching out to the solid waste customer service line will resolve the issue promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Midland?
A: Trash collected weekly by zone.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedules shift to next collection day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash carts, Blue recycling
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items collected monthly.
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