Solid Waste Services

Citizen Collection Center Now Open

The City of Portland opened the Citizen Collection Center for Portland residents to dispose of residential trash, bulk household waste, brush and yard waste at your convenience. The Citizen Collection Center enhances the convenience and accessibility of solid waste disposal for Portland residents between the regular curbside collections (listed below). For hours of operation, accepted items and more, visit PortlandTx.gov/CCC (link).

Solid Waste Services 

The City of Portland received feedback from residents regarding bulk, brush and yard waste being out on curbs for extended periods, resulting in waste blowing into the streets or bays and unsightly curb appeal. To combat these concerns, the City of Portland implemented a solid waste schedule that simplified set-out timeframes and requirements. The new service model helps beautify neighborhoods and protect coastal environments. Services include:

  • Weekly trash collection 
  • Recycling collection every other week
  • Monthly bulk household waste collection
  • Quarterly brush and yard waste collection
  • NEW: Citizen Collection Center - residential trash, bulk household, brush and yard waste disposal location

Other benefits of these changes include easier identification of missed collections and help Portland Code Enforcement identify households not complying with the new provisions. The City’s initial objective is to educate and encourage compliance. Repeated violations are subject to fines.

2023 Solid Waste Services Customer Guide Booklet

2024 Solid Waste Customer Guide Booklets coming in December!

The City of Portland created the Solid Waste Services Customer Guide Booklet in 2023. This booklet includes all information regarding trash and recycling cart set-out requirements, bulk household waste set-out requirements and what is and is not accepted, brush and yard waste set-out requirements, and other helpful information. The City of Portland is mailing a printed copy to all Portland households. The printed copy will also include a section-specific calendar. 

Digital copy of the 2023 Solid Waste Services Customer Guide available now: 2023 Customer Service Guide (PDF)

Bulk Household Waste Collections

Portland residents will continue to receive monthly bulk household waste collection. 

Collection Includes

  • All households city-wide will set out bulk household items on the same day each month
    • Bulk household waste set-out day is Sunday of the first full week of the month
      • See tabs below for city-wide set-out timeframes and more information
  • Piles must not exceed 12 cubic yards in size (no longer unlimited amounts)
    • 12 cubic yards = 12 feet long, 7 feet deep, 4 feet high
  • Bulk household waste collection is now separate from brush and yard waste collection
    • Brush and yard waste are collected at a different time of the month in 2023

Brush and Yard Waste Collections

Portland residents will continue to receive quarterly collections for brush and yard waste.

Collection Includes

  • Brush and yard waste will be collected in March, June, September and December
    • Residents who live west of HWY 181 (aka Chick-fil-A side) receive collection on the 3rd week of March, June, September and December
    • Residents who live east of HWY 181 (aka Whataburger side) will receive collection on the 4th week of March, June, September and December 
      • See tabs below for a list of set-out dates and requirements 
  • Piles must not exceed 12 cubic yards in size (no longer unlimited amounts)
    • 12 cubic yards = 12 feet long, 7 feet deep, 4 feet high
  1. Bulk Household Waste
  2. Brush & Yard Waste
  3. Frequently Asked Questions
  4. 12 Cubic Yards
  5. Hazardous Waste

This tab includes: 

  • Set-Out Timeframes
  • What is Bulk Household Waste
  • Overview of Accepted and Unaccepted Items 

Set-Out Timeframes Per Month

Beginning January 1, 2023: All Portland residents will set out Bulk Household Waste at the same time. The designated set-out date is the Sunday of the first full week of the month. The City of Portland's Code of Ordinances defines the set-out timeframe as noon prior to set-out date to 7:00 a.m. on Monday of collection. 
Key: Orange text is the designated set-out date. Text below the orange text is the set-out timeframe.

  • January 1* 

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, December 31, at noon and Monday, January 2, at 7:00 a.m.
    • *Republic Serivces is picking up Christmas trees with the January household bulk collection
      • *Please place your Christmas tree in your bulk household waste pile 
  • February 5

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, February 4, at noon and Monday, February 6, at 7:00 a.m.
  • March 5

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, March 4, at noon and Monday, March 6, at 7:00 a.m.
  • April 2

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, April 1, at noon and Monday, April 3, at 7:00 a.m.
  • May 7

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, May 6, at noon and Monday, May 8, at 7:00 a.m.
  • June 4

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, June 3, at noon and Monday, June 5, at 7:00 a.m.
  • July 2

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, July 1, at noon and Monday, July 3, at 7:00 a.m.
  • August 6

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, August 5, at noon and Monday, August 7, at 7:00 a.m.
  • September 3

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, September 2, at noon and Monday, September 4, at 7:00 a.m.
  • October 1

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, September 30, at noon and Monday, October 2, at 7:00 a.m.
  • November 5

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, November 4, at noon and Monday, November 6, at 7:00 a.m.
  • December 3

    • Set-out items out between Saturday, December 2, at noon and Monday, December 4, at 7:00 a.m.

What is Bulk Household Waste?

Bulk household waste includes various household items that are too large to fit in a trash cart. Many household items are accepted during the bulk household collection, but some are not accepted by Republic Services. 

Brief Overview of Accepted & Unaccepted Items

Republic Services collects household items that do not contain hazardous material and are not construction or remodeling items. See the lists below for a brief overview of items accepted and not accepted. 
Please note: This is not a comprehensive list - more items are defined in the free RecycleCoach resource provided to all residents by the City of Portland. 

Items Accepted

  • Kitchen Appliances
    • Stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, etc.
    • Refrigerators and freezers*
      • Must have the CFC/freon removed and tagged by a licensed technician
  • Household Appliances
    • Washers, dryers, water tanks, toilets, sinks, etc. 
  • Furniture
    • Couches, sofas, chairs, bed frames, mattresses, light fixtures, dressers, carpet, large decor items, etc. 
  • Other Household Items
    • Boxes, garage items, toys, gym equipment, flowerpots, TVs under 32 inches, etc.  

Items NOT Accepted

  • Construction or Remodeling Materials
    • Flooring (linoleum or wood), rebar, sheet rock, plywood, roofing debris, concrete, masonry, paint, PVC, fluorescent lights, etc.
  • Hazardous Materials
    • Pesticides, pool chemicals, anti-freeze, insecticides, etc. 
  • Oil Products
    • Motor oil, grease, cooking oils, etc. 
  • Other Household Items NOT accepted
    • TVs over 32 inches, tires, items in trash bags, smoke detectors, glass items, batteries, combustibles, etc.