Galveston Trash Schedule 2023 (Bulk Pickup, Holidays, Maps)

We’re here to help you find the Galveston trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.

The City of Galveston is in Texas with League City, Pearland, and Houston to the northwest.

If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.

Galveston Trash Collection Calendar 2023

For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.galvestontx.gov/395/Sanitation

Trash Pick Up Holidays

Here you can see the city-observed holidays.

  • Martin Luther King – Monday January 16: Trash will not be picked up on Monday. All routes will run one day late.
  • Memorial Day – Monday May 29: Trash will not be picked up on Monday. All routes will run one day late.
  • Juneteenth – Monday June 19: Trash will not be picked up on Monday. All routes will run one day late.
  • Independence Day – Tuesday July 4: Trash will not be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday routes will run one day late.
  • Labor Day – Monday September 4: Trash will not be picked up on Monday. All routes will run one day late.
  • Veterans Day – Friday November 10: Routes will not be affected.
  • Thanksgiving Day – Thursday November 23: Thursday Routes will be collected on Friday.
  • Christmas Day – Monday December 25: Trash will not be picked up on Monday. All routes will run one day late.
  • New Year’s Day – Monday January 1, 2024: Trash will not be picked up on Monday. All routes will run one day late.

Galveston Trash Collection Map

Galveston Trash Pickup Schedule Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023

To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.galvestontx.gov/395/Sanitation

Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup

Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup

Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.

If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.

Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.

There are a number of junk removal services in Galveston and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.

Recycling Collection Calendar 2023

Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar:

Frequently Asked Questions

When is bulk pickup in Galveston?

To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.galvestontx.gov/395/Sanitation

What day is trash pickup?

To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.galvestontx.gov/395/Sanitation

What time does trash collection start?

Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.

How can I contact the Galveston Sanitation Division?

Phone: 409-797-3630

Email: [email protected]

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