Edinburg announces garbage, recycling schedule for New Year’s holiday

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Staff Report

Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has released its garbage collection schedule for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, outlining service availability and facility closures during the holiday.

City offices and the Edinburg Regional Sanitary Landfill will be closed in observance of New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and New Year’s Day on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

Residential and commercial collectionAccording to the city’s Solid Waste Management Department, residential and commercial garbage collection schedules will not change due to the holiday. Residents are reminded to place containers curbside by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day and remove them after service is completed.

Recycling center closures

The Edinburg Recycling Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Normal operations will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Landfill operations

The Edinburg Regional Sanitary Landfill will also be closed to the public on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The landfill is scheduled to reopen Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, operating from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Brush collection schedule

Brush collection will continue as regularly scheduled, with service provided Monday through Friday during the week of Jan. 5, 2026, for Area 1.

Additional information

Residents with questions may contact the Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department at 956-381-5635. Service issues may also be reported through the Edinburg Listens Line by dialing 311 or submitting a request online.

City officials also reminded residents that the Edinburg Water Plant operates 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays. Emergency utility issues can be reported by calling 956-383-5660.

Source — City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department.