Who picks up our garbage and recycling?

Republic Services, through a contract with the City of Portland, picks up residential and small business garbage once each week. Recycling is picked up on your regular garbage day once every two weeks. Bulk pickup is done once per month and yard waste is picked up quarterly. Please visit PortlandTx.gov/WasteSchedules to find your schedules and information regarding the type and amount of materials that may be disposed of.   If you have any questions or concerns about solid waste services, please call the Public Works Department at Phone 361-777-4601. You can also directly call Republic Services at Phone 361-882-1878.

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1. Who picks up our garbage and recycling?
2. When are the garbage collection days?
3. What items will NOT be picked up?
4. Who picks up bulky items?
5. How can I get a new recycle cart?