Harker Heights Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Harker Heights, Texas.
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City of Harker Heights Solid Waste
Phone Number
254-953-5649Facility Address
1761 N FM 2410 Rd, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly; recycling biweekly.
Bin Colors
Green trash, Blue recycling
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste scheduled monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Brush pickup available.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Residential Garbage Solutions with Waste Management
For residents of Harker Heights, household solid waste is handled through a long-standing partnership with Waste Management (WM). The city equips single-family homes with heavy-duty 96-gallon poly carts to contain household refuse. To guarantee your bins are emptied on time, you must wheel them to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated service days. Because routes can fluctuate based on community growth and daily traffic, early placement is the absolute best way to prevent a skipped morning pickup.
Proper Cart Placement and Bagging Rules
Because WM utilizes advanced automated side-loading trucks, the physical placement of your poly cart is critical. Position the cart so the wheels are resting squarely against the street curb and the lid opening faces the roadway. A mandatory three-foot clearance is required around the container, meaning it must be kept away from parked vehicles, brick mailboxes, and low tree branches. Additionally, the city requires all standard household trash to be securely bagged before being placed inside the container. Do not overfill the bin; the lid must be completely closed to prevent litter from blowing into Bell County streets.
Navigating Brush and Bulky Debris
Handling heavy yard trimmings or large discarded furniture requires specific procedures in Harker Heights. Rather than just tossing an old mattress on the curb and hoping for the best, residents should contact the local Centex Waste office or the municipal Public Works department to understand the current brush and bulky item protocols. If you have oversized debris that will not fit into your standard 96-gallon cart, special arrangements must often be made to ensure a dedicated grapple truck is dispatched directly to your property.
Master Holiday Schedule and Route Shifts
Throughout the calendar year, certain major federal holidays will disrupt the standard refuse collection cycle. If a recognized holiday lands on a normal weekday, all subsequent collections for that specific week will be pushed back by exactly 24 hours. For instance, a Thursday holiday means your household trash will be picked up on Friday instead. However, if the holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday service will proceed without any delays or route alterations.
Handling Hazardous Waste and Wet Paint
Dumping dangerous chemicals into your curbside bin poses a major risk to sanitation workers and the Central Texas environment. Items like automotive tires, motor oil, medical waste, and liquid cleaning chemicals are strictly banned from your standard cart. However, if you have leftover latex paint from a home renovation project, you are permitted to dispose of it in the regular trash only if the cans are opened and the paint is completely dried out into a solid block beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Harker Heights?
A: Trash collected weekly; recycling biweekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday pickup delayed by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash, Blue recycling
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste scheduled monthly.
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