Andrews Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Andrews, Texas.
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City of Andrews Sanitation
Phone Number
432-523-4820Facility Address
111 Logsdon St, Andrews, TX 79714
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly by neighborhood routes.
Bin Colors
City-issued trash carts
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedules posted annually.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste accepted at city landfill.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place containers curbside before 7:00 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Keeping the Permian Basin Clean
Living in Andrews means contributing to the overall cleanliness and safety of the community. The City of Andrews Code Compliance Division actively monitors residential neighborhoods to ensure properties remain free from accumulated trash, junk, and debris. Homeowners are expected to properly bag all household refuse before disposing of it. Leaving raw garbage exposed not only creates a severe environmental hazard but is considered a direct violation of local municipal ordinances, which can quickly result in formal citations and mandatory clean-up orders.
Navigating the Local Recycling Centers
Unlike cities that utilize automated curbside blue bins, Andrews takes a community-driven approach to environmental sustainability. The municipality provides several convenient drop-off locations scattered throughout the town. Residents can take their sorted materials directly to the Andrews Recycling and Information Center on North Main Street, or utilize collection stations situated at local campuses like Andrews High School, Devonian Elementary, and City Hall. To deter vandalism, citizens are encouraged to contact local law enforcement if they witness anyone treating these designated recycling hoppers as standard garbage dumpsters.
Acceptable Materials vs. Contaminants
Before loading up your trunk to visit a local drop-off site, it is crucial to understand exactly what the city accepts. The program happily takes lightweight paperboard, broken-down corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and Type 1 or Type 2 plastics. However, severe contaminants can ruin an entire batch. Do not attempt to recycle milk jugs, candy wrappers, laminated paper, or tissues. Additionally, never transport your recyclables in plastic grocery bags or black trash bags, as these films will instantly tangle the machinery at the processing plant.
Addressing Overgrown Lots and Illegal Dumping
Proper waste management extends beyond your kitchen garbage can. West Texas weather can spur sudden weed growth, and abandoning junked vehicles or dumping construction debris in vacant lots is strictly prohibited. The Code Compliance Inspector works diligently to educate landowners about minimum property standards. If you notice a neighbor accumulating hazardous debris or spot illegal dumping happening in a rural alleyway, reporting the issue helps protect local property values and keeps the entire City of Andrews safe for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Andrews?
A: Trash collected weekly by neighborhood routes.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedules posted annually.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: City-issued trash carts
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste accepted at city landfill.
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