To support La Marque's continued growth and improve collection efficiency, Waste Management will implement updates to residential garbage, bulk waste, and recycling collection schedules beginning the week of October 11, 2026.

These changes are designed to balance collection routes across the city, simplify service schedules, and provide more consistent service for residents.

Route Adjustments

Several service areas will be adjusted as part of the update:

• Omega Bay will move from the Monday/Thursday collection route to the Tuesday/Friday collection route.
• The Lake Road service boundary will be extended to Westward Avenue.
• Additional route adjustments will help balance collection workloads and accommodate continued residential growth.

What's Changing?

Currently, approximately 2,900 homes are served on the Monday/Thursday route and 4,200 homes are served on the Tuesday/Friday route. Following the route adjustments, service areas will be more evenly balanced:

• Monday/Thursday Route: Approximately 3,500 homes
• Tuesday/Friday Route: Approximately 3,672 homes

Bulk Collection Made Simpler

Beginning the week of October 11, bulk waste collection will occur on the second collection day of the week for all residents.

• Monday/Thursday customers: Bulk collection every Thursday
• Tuesday/Friday customers: Bulk collection every Friday

This change replaces multiple collection schedules with a simpler, more consistent system that is easier for residents to remember.

Recycling Collection Moving to Wednesdays

Recycling service will continue on its current every-other-week schedule. However, beginning the week of October 11, all recycling collection in La Marque will occur on Wednesdays.

• Residents currently assigned to Wednesday recycling service will see no change.
• Residents in the Blue Tuesday/Friday recycling zone will transition from alternating Tuesdays to alternating Wednesdays.

Only the day of collection is changing. Recycling frequency will remain the same.
 

Why These Changes Are Being Made

The route and schedule updates are intended to:

• Balance collection workloads between service areas
• Support residential growth and future development
• Improve operational efficiency
• Simplify collection schedules for residents
• Provide more consistent and reliable service citywide

These changes help ensure Waste Management can continue providing dependable service while meeting the needs of a growing community.

Learn More

Residents can find information about the upcoming service changes through a variety of resources.

Information will be available through:

📬 A mailed service area map

💧 An informational flyer included with utility bills

🌐 Online resources available anytime at trash.cityoflamarque.gov

Residents who would like additional information can also watch the Waste Management presentation from the September 28 City Council meeting, where representatives discussed the route changes, recycling updates, customer notifications, and implementation timeline.

Interactive Map and Resources

Visit trash.cityoflamarque.gov for route maps, collection calendars, service updates, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The website also includes an interactive service area map where residents can enter their address and view their garbage, recycling, and bulk collection service area. The map will be updated on October 12, 2026, to reflect the new routes and collection schedules.

Whether you prefer printed materials, online resources, or watching the City Council presentation, multiple tools are available to help residents understand the upcoming changes and prepare for the transition.

Stay Informed

Waste Management representatives presented these updates during the September 28 City Council meeting. Residents with questions are encouraged to watch the presentation and review the resources available online.

🎥 Watch the Waste Management presentation: 14:18 into the September 28, 2026, City Council meeting recording.

For route maps, collection calendars, the interactive address lookup tool, and the latest service updates, visit:

🗑️ trash.cityoflamarque.gov

Questions? We're Here to Help

As residents adjust to the new collection routes and service schedules, we anticipate a higher-than-normal volume of calls. We appreciate your patience and ask that you please be kind to customer service representatives and City staff as they work to assist residents and answer questions.

For questions about your utility account or City services, please contact:

📞 City of La Marque Utility Billing

• Phone: 409-938-9209
• Email: ub@cityoflamarque.gov

For questions regarding collection services, missed pickups, carts, or service-related issues, please contact:

🗑️ Waste Management Customer Service

• Phone: 800-800-5804
• Website: wm.com

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these changes are implemented throughout the community.