Converse Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Converse, Texas.
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City of Converse Solid Waste
Phone Number
210-658-5356Facility Address
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly; recycling biweekly.
Bin Colors
Brown trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items collected monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Waste Management Operations in Converse
For households within the Converse city limits, all standard refuse and sanitation efforts are contracted directly through Waste Management (WM). The municipality issues a pair of heavy-duty 96-gallon polycarts to every residential property to handle the weekly flow of garbage and recyclables. Because WM trucks begin their residential routes before most people have had their morning coffee, you are strictly required to wheel your containers out to the street by 7:00 a.m. on your specific service day. It is vital to remember that all regular trash must be securely bagged inside the cart; the automated drivers will simply ignore loose items or extra bags dumped on the ground beside the container.
Spacing and Cart Requirements
When staging your bins, proper placement keeps the neighborhood looking tidy and ensures the automated side-loading trucks can operate effectively. Your carts must be positioned with the wheels resting squarely against the curb. More importantly, WM mandates a minimum clearance of five feet around each container. Keep your trash and recycling carts far away from parked vehicles, low branches, and standard brick mailboxes to prevent any property damage when the mechanical claw reaches out to lift the bin.
Recycling Basics and Extra Capacity
Your second 96-gallon container is dedicated entirely to your recyclable materials. Acceptable items include clean paper, flattened corrugated cardboard, and empty plastic containers. Just like the standard garbage cart, the lid must be completely closed flush. Overflowing recycling carts will not be serviced. If you find your family consistently produces more trash or recyclables than a single bin can comfortably hold, Converse residents can actually contact the Utility Billing Department to request a second trash or recycling cart for a very reasonable extra fee of $7.00 per month.
The 3rd Week Bulk Collection Schedule
Dealing with heavy, oversized junk in Converse is quite unique compared to neighboring Bexar County communities. The city provides a monthly bulk item pickup, and you do not even need to call ahead to schedule it! You simply need to set your heavy furniture or broken appliances out at the curb on the Saturday or Sunday right before the third full week of the month. Once the WM truck drives through your subdivision during that designated week, they will not backtrack, so getting your items out over the weekend is crucial. Hazardous chemicals, tires, and construction debris like roofing shingles are strictly prohibited.
Yard Brush and Street Sweeping
If you are doing heavy landscaping, do not mix your tree clippings into the bulk pile. Brush requires a completely separate pickup request through the city's public works portal. To help keep the local asphalt clean, Converse runs a street sweeper during the last full week of every single month. Residents are strongly urged to keep their vehicles parked in their private driveways rather than on the street during this week, allowing the sweepers to seamlessly clear the gutters of leaves and storm debris.
Three Major Holiday Closures
While some municipalities pause sanitation services for a wide array of federal holidays, Converse and Waste Management officially observe only three specific dates: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If one of these holidays lands on a weekday, collections for the remainder of that week are simply bumped back by 24 hours, meaning a Thursday pickup shifts to Friday. If you happen to see a San Antonio newspaper claiming the refuse department is closed for a different minor holiday, you can safely ignore it, as your neighborhood route will run exactly as scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Converse?
A: Trash collected weekly; recycling biweekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday pickup delayed one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Brown trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items collected monthly.
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