Sanitation Services Overview
The Sanitation Department provides dependable collection of trash, rubbish, and bulky waste for all residents and businesses within the City of Clute.
🏠 Residential & Cart Commercial Service
Each residence and small commercial cart account within the city receives regular collection twice per week, plus a special pickup for large items and brush once per month.
Residential Service Details
Trash must be placed in disposable plastic bags (not grocery bags) and set at the curb for collection no earlier than 5:00 a.m. and no later than 8:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. Plastic garbage bags are available for purchase at City Hall for $8.50 per roll (50 bags per roll).
📄 Residential Garbage Pickup Schedule
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Residential City Trash Cans Now Available
Residents may obtain a City-issued trash can by paying a $75.00 deposit at City Hall.
🏢 Commercial, Industrial & Institutional (Dumpster)
Commercial, industrial, and institutional customers are provided dumpster collection service under the same rate structure citywide.
| Size | 2x/week | 3x/week | 4x/week | 5x/week | 6x/week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yd | $191.48 | $287.22 | $382.96 | $478.70 | $574.44 |
| 4 yd | $238.43 | $357.64 | $476.85 | $596.07 | $715.28 |
🏘️ Commercial – Multi-Family, Hotel & Storage Facility (Dumpster)
This category covers properties that use shared dumpsters, such as apartment complexes, hotels, and storage facilities.
| Size | 2x/week | 3x/week | 4x/week | 5x/week | 6x/week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yd | $211.29 | $316.93 | $422.57 | $528.22 | $633.86 |
| 4 yd | $263.09 | $394.64 | $526.18 | $657.73 | $789.27 |
All amounts shown are monthly. Columns indicate pickups per week. Prices are subject to applicable sales tax.
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Heavy Trash / Brush Pick Up — Once Per Month by Zone
Residents may place heavy trash and brush out for pickup in their assigned zone beginning the Saturday before their designated week and no later than Sunday evening.
All brush, limbs, and tree trimmings must be kept separate from other items. Trash and debris are carried to the landfill.
If a heavy trash pile is placed outside of its designated zone, the City will charge a pickup fee based on the size of the load. The fee must be paid before pickup. Failure to pay may result in additional fines.
Heavy Trash Map / Pickup Schedule
Questions? Call the Sanitation Department at
979-265-2541.
Bulk Item Disposal
Beginning January 1, 2026, mattresses, furniture, and other bulky household items will incur a fee of
$85 per item if the City collects and disposes of the item.
Customers are encouraged to dispose of these items independently whenever possible to avoid additional collection costs.
📄 View City Ordinance: Heavy Trash & Mattresses (2025-020)
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Yard Debris and Clippings
There will be no pickup for bags of leaves and yard clippings on Mondays and Tuesdays. These items will be picked up only on Thursdays and Fridays due to the high volume of household garbage early in the week.
All large loads or multiple bags of yard debris will be collected during scheduled Heavy Trash dates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Sanitation Department at
(979) 265-7939.
Contact Information
Jon Pruett
Sanitation Supervisor
♻️ Recycling Notice
Effective September 20, 2023 — The City of Clute will no longer pick up recycling. All trash left at the curb will be part of regular trash pickup.
The City of Clute reserves the right to refuse any unacceptable items. For more detailed information, please call
(979) 265-7939.
Thank you for helping keep our city clean and safe. Proper yard debris disposal reduces flooding and protects local drainage systems.
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Hazardous Waste
Home chemicals and other hazardous materials can be safely disposed of at the Brazoria County Environmental Center.
This facility accepts common household hazardous waste such as paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, and cleaning chemicals. Proper disposal helps protect the environment and local water systems.
📍 Brazoria County Environmental Center
Address: 10310 FM 523, Angleton, TX 77515
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 979-864-1462
For additional disposal options, contact the City of Clute Sanitation Department at
979-265-2541.