Welcome to Republic Services of Pelican Bay, TX
At Republic Services, we are committed to providing reliable and responsible recycling and waste disposal solutions day in and day out. We work to ensure safe and dependable solutions for your home, business, and community.
Customer service
Phone
Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday schedule
We observe the following holidays
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If your pickup day falls on one of these holidays, it will be delayed by one day. For example, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday. Service normally provided on Thursday will shift to Friday.
Additional resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Start here to find the frequently asked questions about waste disposal, recycling, and other waste management topics.
Collection Guidelines, Holiday Schedule, Missed Collection
We observe the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If your normal collection day falls on or after the holiday, it will be delayed by one day. Holidays falling on the weekend, will not delay collection.
To report missed pickups or for questions about garbage service, please call Republic Services at 800-333-7301.
Trash carts must be at the curb no later than 7:00 am on the day of collection.
- Trash Service
- Acceptable/Unacceptable items can be found in the FAQs.
- Bulk Trash Service
- Bulk pickup is offered one time per month on the 4th Wednesday.
- There is no limit on items.
- Yard Waste
- Residents may include yard waste with bulk trash service.
- Up to 25 bags, any size, under 50 pounds.
- Observed holidays could cause a delay in pickup.
- Residents may include yard waste with bulk trash service.
If your bulk items are not recovered by the end of your week, please call 800-333-7301.
Recycling
Each household is issued one cart, but additional carts are available from City Hall at no charge.
Recycling is easy – you don’t have to presort your recyclables. Everything to be recycled goes straight into your green recycling cart.
Why is Recycling A Good Thing to Do?
- Energy and fossil fuels are saved
- Natural resources are saved
- Fewer air emissions are created
- Costs are reduced through waste diversion
- Landfills are more efficient and productive, and last longer
Please note, all recyclable items should be
- Empty means making sure there is no food or product residue. Make sure all of that goes into the trash or down the drain as part of the EMPTY process.
- Clean means that empty recyclable containers should be rinsed. So, no mustard in the mustard containers or left over ketchup in the ketchup bottles. If you cannot get a container completely clean, it is best to put it into the trash so as not to contaminate the rest of your recycling material and the overall process.
- Dry means letting containers dry before placing them in your green container so that the paper and cardboard doesn't get wet. Wet or soiled paper and cardboard cannot be recycled.
What Can Be Recycled?
Plastic - Water bottles, Take out containers, Soda Bottles, Detergent Containers, Bagged Film Plastics
Glass - Clear, green and brown glass bottles or jars
Metal - All metal food and beverage cans (Aluminum beverage cans, food cans, steel food containers)
Paper - Paper (staples okay), Newspaper, Envelopes, Catalogs, Magazines, Junk Mail, Phone Books, Brochures, Cereal boxes, and any other household paper products, including shredded paper (which must be put in a clear plastic bag before going in to the container)
Cardboard - Ream wrappers, File Folders, Poster Board, Frozen Food Boxes, Cardboard boxes (folded flat), Milk Cartons, Chipboard
Please remove food waste, lids, and rinse containers.
Please do NOT place these items in your recycling cart:
Hazardous or Toxic product containers - Drinking glasses, other glassware
- Propane Tanks
- Plastic bags
- Toys (plastic toys)
- Hardback books
- Kitchen waste
- Plastic wrap
- Tools
- Clothing & Shoes
- Construction waste
- Medical & Sharps waste -
See our Medical Sharps Disposal and Needle Disposal page for more information - Scrap metal
Batteries orelectronics - Polystyrene (i.e. - Styrofoam food containers, cups, packing peanuts)
- Foil
- Pill bottles
- Plastic or metal clothes hangers
- Light bulbs
- Frozen food bags and chip bags
- Bubble wrap
- Garden hoses
- Flower pots
- Rubber balls & sports equipment
- Tires
- Wood
- Yard Waste
- Appliances and electronics
- Food-contaminated paper & napkins (NO greasy pizza boxes)
- Food & wet waste, food contaminated paper plates and napkins
- Pet waste
- Diapers
- Trash bags
Special Handling
These items should NEVER be mixed with regular recycling, and require special handling.
- Incandescent light bulbs
- Fluorescent tubes
- Computers & electronics
- Needles or syringes
Hazardous waste - Motor oil bottles
- Oil
- Paint
- Toxic material containers
To find a disposal/recycling center for hazardous waste, oil, paint, and other items, visit
Americans throw away more trash during the holiday season than any other time of year. The good news is much of it can be recycled.
- All types of cardboard boxes should be flattened and placed in your recycle cart. Cut larger boxes into smaller pieces so they fit loosely inside the cart. Carts that are over stuffed may not empty fully. Boxes left next to recycle carts will be collected with trash and wont be recycled.
- Most wrapping paper is recyclable and can be placed in your curbside recycling cart as long as it doesn’t have ribbons, bows or other decorations attached. Wrapping paper that includes foil or glitter cannot be recycled. Tissue paper cannot be recycled.
- Greeting cards and envelopes are also recyclable, as long as they are not musical and do not contain foil or glitter or have other decorations attached.
- Christmas lights and decorations that are broken or no longer wanted should be placed in the regular garbage, along with artificial Christmas trees and wreaths which are not recyclable.
Medical Sharps & Needle Disposal
Every year, millions of people use needles and syringes to manage medical conditions at home. We understand that safety, simplicity, and reliability are important to you when it comes to the disposal of these materials. We offer convenient at-home disposal solutions with our
Special & Hazardous Waste
Please visit the
- Used Oil and Filters
- Smoke detectors
- Paint
- Mercury-containing items
- Empty cleaning (chemical) bottles
- Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs)
- Antifreeze
Questions or comments regarding the above should be directed to recycle@tceq.texas.gov
