Gladewater Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Gladewater, Texas.
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Republic Services
Phone Number
903-845-2196Facility Address
519 E Broadway Ave, Gladewater, TX 75647
Collection Schedule
Residential garbage pickup is managed via Republic Services and billed concurrently with city water services.
Bin Colors
Standard Blue or Green 95-gallon poly carts are utilized.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Republic Services delays collection by one day following major observed holidays.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection guidelines require scheduling or dropping off at designated city clean-up events.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
All poly carts must be pulled back from the street within 24 hours after collection.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Sanitation Ordinances in the Antique Capital
The Antique Capital of East Texas maintains its historic charm by enforcing strict sanitation ordinances. Homeowners residing within the Gladewater city limits are supplied with municipal poly-carts for their weekly household garbage. To prevent your property from being bypassed, you must roll your assigned garbage receptacle to the edge of the asphalt by 7:00 a.m. on your dedicated routing day. The sanitation department mandates that all interior bags be firmly tied. If you leave loose trash inside the barrel, the mechanical dumping process often results in debris escaping and littering the surrounding Gregg and Upshur County roadways.
Handling East Texas Pine Needles and Brush
Because Gladewater is nestled deeply within the heavily wooded region of East Texas, property owners frequently deal with an abundance of fallen pine needles and broken branches. The local waste crews are not equipped to shovel loose yard waste off the street. Any grass clippings or leaves must be completely enclosed within heavy-duty plastic bags. For larger wooden debris, residents must saw tree limbs into lengths of four feet or less. These branches then need to be tied into tight, manageable bundles weighing no more than 40 pounds so a single worker can safely toss them into the hopper.
Heavy Household Junk and Furniture Disposal
When a standard rollout cart is insufficient for a major spring cleaning, Gladewater provides options for oversized junk. Residents can set out larger items like broken couches, old mattresses, and bundled moving boxes during specified bulk collection periods. However, the municipal hauling trucks are strictly prohibited from picking up commercial construction waste. If you are renovating your historic home, you cannot leave roofing shingles, wet cement, or shattered drywall at the curb. Those specific materials must be hauled away by a private contractor or taken directly to a permitted regional landfill.
Banned Curbside Contaminants
Protecting the local environment means keeping dangerous substances out of the standard collection vehicles. Gladewater residents are strictly banned from discarding wet latex paint, used motor oil, automotive tires, and highly flammable pool chemicals in their weekly trash. Furthermore, large white goods like old refrigerators or deep freezers are not accepted unless a certified HVAC professional has legally drained the Freon and affixed a compliance tag to the unit. Improper disposal of these hazardous items can result in severe municipal fines and poses a direct threat to the safety of the sanitation drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Gladewater?
A: Residential garbage pickup is managed via Republic Services and billed concurrently with city water services.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Republic Services delays collection by one day following major observed holidays.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard Blue or Green 95-gallon poly carts are utilized.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection guidelines require scheduling or dropping off at designated city clean-up events.
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