Trash, brush & recycling in Harlingen
Maps & schedules from the city itself
Weekly garbage
Household garbage is collected twice a week in residential areas; commercial establishments can receive up to six collections per week. No trash is collected on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day.
Brush collection
Brush and debris are collected about once a month per service area. Crews start the first full week of the month in the northwest (Area 4) and move counter‑clockwise through the city. Residents must place brush in a separate pile from debris. For questions or special pickup requests, call (956) 216-5300.
Recycling center hours & accepted materials
Recycling containers are open Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at 1006 South Commerce. Phone numbers: (956) 216-5301 and (956) 216-5300. Acceptable items include corrugated cardboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, tin, aerosol and food cans, and plastics #1 and #2. All cans and bottles should be rinsed.
Transfer station hours
The Transfer Station operates Monday‑Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. at 4900 E. Harrison Rd. Transfer trailers are accepted until 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. It is closed on Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Phone: (956) 423-4302.
Open‑top container rentals
The City of Harlingen offers open‑top container rentals to residents and commercial customers. Required forms must be completed and emailed to pwadmin@harlingentx.gov, after which you should contact the Public Works Administration office to arrange the deposit payment. No container deliveries are scheduled until the deposit is received.