Pearland City Trash Guidelines & Curbside Waste Rules

Here’s everything Pearland residents should know about residential trash service—including schedules, recycling, and bulk pick-up rules—to stay compliant and avoid surprises.

Residential Trash & Recycling Service

• Trash is picked up twice weekly, varying by neighborhood (Mon/Thu, Tue/Fri, or Wed/Sat) pearlandtx.govpearlandtx.gov.

• Carts must be placed curbside by 7 a.m., and may be set out after 5 p.m. the day before pearlandtx.gov+2pearlandtx.gov+2.

• Recycling is collected once a week; no sorting required—just place everything in one bin pearlandtx.gov+2pearlandtx.gov+2.

Green Waste & Bulk Trash (Heavy Trash)

• Green waste (like grass, leaves, branches) and bulk items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) are picked up on your recycling day pearland.com+10Frontier Waste Solutions+10pearlandtx.gov+10.

• Limits apply: up to 2 cubic yards total (approx. 6 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft)—e.g., around 12–15 large bags Frontier Waste Solutions+2trashschedules.com+2.

• Branch/brush bundles must be ≤ 4 ft long, tied, ≤ 40 lbs, ≤ 18″ diameter Frontier Waste Solutions+3Frontier Waste Solutions+3pearland.com+3.

• Only acceptable items: small appliances (with freon tagged by a licensed tech) and small furniture pearlandtx.gov+4Frontier Waste Solutions+4trashschedules.com+4.

• Unacceptable: dirt, concrete, full construction debris, large tree limbs, hazardous materials Frontier Waste Solutions+1.

Additional Details & Special Disposal

• If you exceed bulk limits, you can request a special pick-up by calling Frontier for pricing and scheduling Frontier Waste Solutions+1.

• Extra carts can be rented for $9.26/month plus tax if your trash volume exceeds cart capacity Frontier Waste Solutions+2pearlandtx.gov+2.

• Items that cannot be recycled—like plastic bags, ceramics, foams, food waste, glassware, etc.—must go in the trash cart Frontier Waste Solutions+1.

• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)—like paints, oils, and chemicals—should be dropped off at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center (Keep Pearland Beautiful) pearlandtx.gov+15Frontier Waste Solutions+15Frontier Waste Solutions+15.

H2: Why Knowing These Guidelines Matters

• Avoid fines or rejected service

• Know when and how to set out specific types of waste

• Avoid overwhelming curbside carts

• Ensure safe, compliant waste collection

When Bubba’s Junk Removal Becomes Your Best Option

City service is limited—especially for large cleanouts, construction debris, or tight timelines. Bubba’s provides:

• Same-day or scheduled pick-ups any day of the week

• Full-service hauling (we load, you don’t)

• Handling of restricted items like construction debris, hoarding cleanup, or heavy appliances

• Eco-friendly disposal options (donate, recycle, and trash as applicable)