Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP)
VTIP is a FREE event providing residents the chance to dispose of unwanted or inoperable boats or vessels, safely and legally.
The mission of Solid Waste Services is to ensure the public health and beautification of the city of Corpus Christi and an integrated solid waste management system for collection and disposal of residential trash, household hazardous waste, brush, yard waste, and recyclables in a managed format that is timely, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible.
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2025 GUIDES
Solid Waste Services 2025 Customer Guide »
Including Brush & Bulky Collection Schedule
Address: 2525 Hygeia Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone: 311
Fax: (361) 826-1971
Collection Center:
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station
Hwy 286 (At Ayers)
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Call the Customer Call Center at 311.
Garbage & Recycling Carts
Find answers to questions about your garbage or recycling cart. Learn how to use and maintain your cart, as well as how to report damaged or stolen carts.
Garbage & Recycling Schedule
The City of Corpus Christi offers curbside service for garbage, recycling, heavy brush and bulky item pick-up. The Green Cart is for Garbage and Yard Waste and the Blue Cart is for Recycling.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Learn how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, such as batteries, anti-freeze, and solvents, properly.
Heavy Brush & Bulky Items
Heavy brush and bulky items are picked up together, several times a year on a published schedule. View the service area map to find your area.
How & What to Recycle
RECYCLING IN CORPUS CHRISTI Many everyday items are recyclable through the City of Corpus Christi's curbside recycling program. There is no need to sort recyclables accepted by the
Super Bag Collection Service
A new service for scheduled pickup of leftover construction material
Garbage & Yard Waste
The green or brown cart is for garbage and yard waste and is collected every week.
Recycling
The blue cart is for recyclable items and is collected every other week on the same day as your garbage collection.
Heavy Brush & Bulky Items
Brush and bulky items are picked up curbside several times a year for each area.
Collection Centers
Visit the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station or find a nearby Recycling Drop-Off Center.
Download Our App
Green Cart or Blue Cart? Take the guesswork out of your recycling pickup day with the CC Recycles App.
David has 26 years of local government experience in solid waste services. David Lehfeldt was appointed Interim Director of Solid Waste Services on August 13, 2019. Before his appointment, David served as the Deputy Director for the City. David holds a Bachelor Degree in Geology with a major emphasis on structural geology from Stanford University.
