• Good Friday/Viernes Santo



    SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

    The City of McAllen will provide regularly scheduled Residential and Commercial Collection Services on Friday, March 29th, 2024


    Please place both containers out before 7:00am on your schedule pick up day. For additional information call 681-4000.


    HORACIO DE RECOLECCIÓN DE BASURA PARA

    La Ciudad de McAllen proveera servicios de recolección para las áreas Comerciales y Residenciales el Viernes 29 de Marzo, 2024


    Favor de tener ambos contenedores listos antes de las 7:00 de la mañana. Para mas información llame al 681-4000.

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  • Great American Cleanup & Don't Mess With Texas Trash Off!

    Volunteers Needed!


    Join us in keeping our community clean on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at 8AM to 12PM

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  • WHAT'S MY PICK UP DAY?

    FIND YOUR COLLECTION DAY HERE


    Simply Type In Your Address To Find Your Garbage & Recycle Pick Up Day And Even Your Brush and Debris Pick Up Weeks.

    COLLECTIONS
  • RECYCLING FOR THE FUTURE

    WITH THE CITY OF MCALLEN


    The City Of McAllen's Recycling Center, Residential & Commercial Waste Services Are Available To You! Learn More About What Is Recyclable And What Is Allowed In Your Blue Bins!

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  • COMPOST, MULCH & MORE

    LET'S GO GREEN WITH THE CITY OF MCALLEN


    Do You Need Compost, Mulch Or Want To Learn About the BAG IT! Program? McAllen Public Works Department Is Here To Help You!

    LEARN MORE
  • STREETS & DRAINAGE

    KEEPING MCALLEN'S STREETS SAFE


    The Streets & Drainage Department help keep our Streets clean and maintained, our sidewalks safe, remove graffiti city wide and make our City's Drainage System is clear of all debris.

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  • Good Friday/Viernes Santo


    SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

    The City of McAllen will provide regularly scheduled Residential and Commercial Collection Services on Friday, March 29th, 2024


    Please place both containers out before 7:00am on your schedule pick up day. For additional information call 681-4000.


    HORACIO DE RECOLECCIÓN DE BASURA PARA

    La Ciudad de McAllen proveera servicios de recolección para las áreas Comerciales y Residenciales el Viernes 29 de Marzo, 2024


    Favor de tener ambos contenedores listos antes de las 7:00 de la mañana. Para mas información llame al 681-4000.

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  • Great American Cleanup & Don't Mess With Texas Trash Off

    Volunteers Needed!


    Join us in keeping our community clean on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at 8AM to 12PM

    LEARN MORE
  • Residential and Commercial Sanitation Rate

    Increases Effective January 1st, 2024

    Click Here for additional details.

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  • WHAT'S MY PICK UP DAY?

    FIND YOUR COLLECTION DAY HERE

    COLLECTIONS
  • RECYCLE RIGHT

    WITH THE CITY OF MCALLEN

    LEARN MORE
  • COMPOST, MULCH & MORE

    LET'S GO GREEN WITH THE CITY OF MCALLEN

    LEARN MORE
  • STREETS & DRAINAGE

    KEEPING MCALLEN'S STREETS SAFE

    LEARN MORE

RECYCLING FOR THE FUTURE

STREETS & DRAINAGE

Keeping Our Streets Beautiful


From cleaning streets, fixing alleys and

adding sidewalks, we're here for you!

COMPOST & BRUSH

Make Your Lawn Green


Use local, organic compost to keep your

lawn looking great.

City Of McAllen Public Works
Public Works Consists of 14 Departments That Work To Make The City of McAllen A Beautiful Place To Live.


In addition to maintaining our City's alleys, streets, sidewalks, drainage ways and storm water collection systems, we provide so many more services. Learn more here on our website about the importance of McAllen Public Works.

OUR SERVICES

McAllen Public Works Services


The City of McAllen's Public Works Department has many different services to help keep the City of McAllen clean & beautiful.

Residential Waste Services
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Residential Waste Services For home garbage pick up!
Recycling Services
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Recycling center and services offered.
Roll-Off Services
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Roll-Off Services for building, renovations and more!
Commercial Dumpster Services
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Commercial Dumpster services for your business or office area.
Streets & Drainage
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Street & Drainage division and what is managed.
Collection & Services
Need to find your address's collection day? Find out your exact day for garbage service pickups!
Compost
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Compost services and how it can make your lawn green!
Storm Water Management
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Storm Water Management system and how we protect our city!
Mulch
Learn more about the City of McAllen's Mulch and how it can help keep your tree nice and neat.
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Check Out Some Of The Latest News Going On With The City of McAllen & The Public Works Department.

Mulch and Compost For Sale


The City of McAllen Composting Facility sells local, organic compost, mulch and even a 50/50 blend for your lawn & garden.

Brush

BRUSH When In Doubt... Bag It! Learn More About The BAG IT! Program The BAG IT! Program provides McAllen Residents...
Compost

COMPOST FACILITY Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 4:00PM What Is Compost? Compost is a mixture of organic residues such as...

Visit The Recycling Center

And Get Your Lawn & Garden Care!

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Learn What Can Be Recycled


In order to provide the best service for the City of McAllen we have strict limitations of what can and cannot be recycled. You can learn more here!

Paper & Cardboard


You CAN Recycle: Newspapers, Catalogs, Magazines, Cardboard and/or Cardboard Materials and Office Paper


You CANNOT Recycle: Waxed Beverage Cups, Styrofoam Cups, Disposable Diapers and Egg Cartons.


Plastic Bottles & Jugs


You CAN Recycle: Soda Bottles (coded #1 & #2), Milk Jugs, Water Jugs, Detergents/Cleaning Bottles, Plastic Bottles & Jugs


You CANNOT Recycle, Pesticide Containers or Oil Containers.


Aluminum & Tin Cans


You CAN Recycle: Aluminum & Tin Cans, Aerosol Cans, Food & Beverage Cans.


You CANNOT Recycle: Paint Cans, Oil Cans or Chemical Cans.


Mixed Glass


You CAN Recycle: Glass Bottles & Glass Jars.


You CANNOT Recycle: Windshield Glass, Mirrors, Light Bulbs, Pottery and Ceramics


400

Tons Recycled Monthly

14000

Cubic Yards Of Brush Collected Monthly

31

Miles of Storm Water Infrastructure

45

Alleys Fixed Yearly

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