Del Rio Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Del Rio, Texas.
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City of Del Rio Solid Waste
Phone Number
830-774-8500Facility Address
100 W Garza St, Del Rio, TX 78840
Collection Schedule
Trash collected twice weekly; recycling weekly.
Bin Colors
City-issued carts
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedule shifts one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items collected monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Brush pickup available.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly Solid Waste Services in Del Rio
In Del Rio, keeping our border community clean is a shared responsibility managed in partnership with Platform Waste Solutions. Standard residential garbage is collected once a week. The city provides a durable 96-gallon cart to handle your household waste, which offers ample space for a typical family's weekly refuse. To ensure your route is not missed, carts should be rolled out to the street before 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Any residents outside the immediate city limits might have slightly different monthly rates, but the reliable weekly schedule remains exactly the same.
Navigating the Every-Other-Week Recycling Calendar
Unlike cities that use massive polycarts for recycling, Del Rio utilizes a specific 18-gallon recycling bin for its single-stream program. All approved items, like flattened corrugated boxes, aluminum cans, and plastics numbered 1 and 2, can be commingled without sorting. Collection happens every other week, and neighborhoods are divided into green and blue collection zones. Check the official Single Stream Recycling Calendar to know your week. Because the 18-gallon bins are open-top, be mindful of windy days, and if you regularly generate a high volume of recyclables, you can easily request an additional bin from Utility Billing for a small monthly fee.
Monthly Brush and Yard Trimmings Pickup
Maintaining your Val Verde County property is supported by the city's monthly brush collection service. The schedule is tied directly to your garbage day. For instance, if your trash is collected on Mondays, your brush is picked up during the first week of the month. Homeowners are allotted up to 3 cubic yards of brush per cycle. Tree limbs must be cut down to four-foot lengths, tied into bundles weighing under 50 pounds, and stacked neatly at the curb. Never mix construction materials into your yard waste, as the grapple trucks will leave contaminated piles behind.
Disposing of Bulky Furniture and Appliances
Platform Waste Solutions also manages bulky item removal for residential ratepayers. When it is time to throw out an old mattress, a broken couch, or large residential construction debris, you can place it by the curb following specific municipal guidelines. Appliances are accepted, but if you are discarding a refrigerator or window AC unit, it must be completely certified as Freon-free before the truck will haul it away. Always ensure these heavy items are not blocking fire hydrants, parked cars, or directly sitting on top of your underground water meter.
Cart Placement Rules and Reporting Issues
To facilitate smooth neighborhood routes, the automated trucks need clear access to your 96-gallon cart. Keep it safely distanced from low-hanging tree branches and overarching utility wires. When not in use on non-service days, city ordinance requires you to store your cart out of the public right-of-way, such as behind a wooden fence or tucked inside a garage. If you placed your bins out before the 6:00 a.m. deadline and they were still bypassed, contact the Utility Billing Department directly to schedule a recovery run, though a small fee may apply if the missed pickup was due to late placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Del Rio?
A: Trash collected twice weekly; recycling weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedule shifts one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: City-issued carts
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items collected monthly.
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