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McAllen Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2026)
How residential trash and recycling collection works in McAllen, with the official schedule lookup. Updated July 2026.
Who picks up: City of McAllen Public Works – Solid Waste Division.
The city's Solid Waste Division provides every McAllen resident a black garbage cart (base fee $15.50/month) and offers an optional blue-cart curbside recycling program by separate application. Carts must be at the curb or alley by 7 a.m. on your assigned pickup day, which residents look up with the city's My Collection Day address tool.
Find your collection day
Collection days vary by address — the official lookup below is the authoritative source, including holiday-week changes.
Official collection schedule →Related
About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official local sources. Schedules and rules change — always confirm with the official links above before planning.