Seabrook Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Seabrook, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
City of Seabrook / Waste Management
Phone Number
281-291-5600Facility Address
1700 1st St, Seabrook, TX 77586
Collection Schedule
Trash collected twice weekly with weekly recycling.
Bin Colors
Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Heavy trash pickup scheduled monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Coastal Waste Protocols in Seabrook
Positioned right on the edge of Galveston Bay, the City of Seabrook requires residents to be extremely vigilant about household waste to protect local marine life. High coastal winds can easily blow loose debris into the water, so all trash must be bagged tightly before entering your city-issued grey cart. Waste Connections handles the city's residential hauling, conducting pickups twice a week. Ensure your bin is rolled to the curb by 7:00 AM, with the lid completely closed to keep out scavenging seagulls and raccoons.
Heavy Trash and Bulk Collection Rules
If you are cleaning out the garage or replacing old patio furniture, you can take advantage of Seabrook’s heavy trash days. Bulky items are typically collected on your second scheduled pickup day of the week. You are allowed to set out up to two large items, such as a mattress or a loveseat, alongside your regular cart. However, items containing Freon, wet paint, car batteries, and contractor-grade demolition debris will be left behind with a brightly colored warning tag.
Blue Cart Recycling Guidelines
Seabrook is dedicated to environmental sustainability through its robust single-stream recycling program. Your designated blue cart is meant strictly for clean, unbagged recyclables. Acceptable materials include flattened corrugated cardboard, empty aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastics labeled #1 through #7. Never throw plastic grocery bags, greasy pizza boxes, or tangled garden hoses into the blue bin. These contaminants can ruin an entire truckload of good materials and severely damage the sorting machines at the recycling plant.
Storm Debris and Hurricane Prep
As a coastal community, Seabrook faces a high risk of tropical storms and hurricanes. Following a severe weather event, standard sanitation rules are temporarily suspended to accommodate massive storm debris. The city will issue specific instructions regarding how to separate vegetation, ruined appliances, and waterlogged drywall at the curb. Never place debris piles over storm drains, water meters, or fire hydrants, as this severely blocks emergency access and impedes neighborhood drainage systems.
Reporting Missed Service and Damaged Bins
If your household cart sustains a cracked lid or a broken wheel from heavy use, repairing it is incredibly simple. Residents can contact the Seabrook Public Works department through the city's official portal to request a free cart replacement or repair. Similarly, if you experience a genuinely missed garbage collection despite placing your bin out on time, calling the utility billing desk within 24 hours will prompt them to dispatch a recovery truck to resolve the issue swiftly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Seabrook?
A: Trash collected twice weekly with weekly recycling.
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: Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Heavy trash pickup scheduled monthly.
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