Bastrop Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Bastrop, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
City of Bastrop Public Works
Phone Number
512-332-8820Facility Address
1209 Linden St, Bastrop, TX 78602
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly with recycling every other week.
Bin Colors
Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedules shift one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste collected monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside by 7:00 AM.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Coordinated Trash and Recycling Schedules
Living in Bastrop means adhering to a highly organized waste management schedule designed to keep the historic neighborhoods clean. The city utilizes a robust curbside program where both your standard household trash and your recycling are collected on the exact same day. However, while regular garbage is picked up every single week, your blue recycling cart is only serviced every other week. Residents are instructed to roll their bins out to the edge of the street well before 7:00 AM on their designated collection morning to ensure the routing drivers do not skip the property.
Sizing Allowances and Yard Waste Rules
Managing the rapid plant growth of Central Texas requires strict landscaping debris rules. Bastrop allows homeowners to place organic yard trimmings directly into their blue trash cart, or they can leave bagged clippings at least three feet away from the main container. If you are doing heavy tree pruning, all small limbs must be securely tied together into manageable bundles that are no longer than four feet in length and weigh less than 40 pounds. Loose, unbagged leaves or scattered brush will not be serviced by the sanitation trucks.
Proper Cart Spacing for Automation
The mechanical arms attached to the modern garbage trucks require substantial spatial clearance to grab, lift, and empty your heavy bins safely. Bastrop municipal guidelines dictate that residents must leave a minimum of three feet of open space around their rolling carts. Do not jam the recycling bin directly against the garbage bin, and always ensure they are parked far away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and street-parked vehicles. The handles should always face your house, with the lid opening pointed toward the roadway.
Dealing with Excess and Bulky Loads
When a standard 96-gallon cart isn't enough, you have options. If you are throwing out old furniture, broken appliances, or oversized tree limbs, you are permitted to place up to four cubic yards of bulky materials alongside your trash cart. Be mindful that construction debris like concrete, bricks, and roofing materials are generally not accepted in normal curbside bulk pickups. If you generate significantly more waste than the standard allowance, you may need to reach out to the Utility Billing desk to request an additional poly-cart for a small monthly upcharge.
Bastrop County Transfer Station Alternatives
For items that are completely prohibited from curbside collection, or if you simply cannot wait for your normal service day, the Bastrop County Transfer Station on Cool Water Drive is the ultimate alternative. The facility operates Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Gate attendants will weigh your load and charge you based on the current fee schedule. Please be advised that the local transfer station has recently updated its policies and will absolutely no longer accept heavy masonry units, loose rocks, or dense concrete blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Bastrop?
A: Trash collected weekly with recycling every other week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedules shift one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste collected monthly.
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