Hondo Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Hondo, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
South Texas Refuse Disposal (STRD)
Phone Number
830-426-4261Facility Address
275 CR 341, Hondo, TX 78861
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected weekly using a standard toter system, with services managed by STRD on behalf of the city.
Guidelines & Rules
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk pick-up is provided twice a year (fall and spring), and residents can schedule brush pick-up up to two times per month.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
A collection station is available on Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for large items if residents cannot wait for bulk pickup.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly Waste Disposal in God's Country
In Hondo, maintaining a beautiful and sanitary community environment is a collective effort. The local public works department oversees the distribution of durable, 95-gallon waste receptacles to every residential address. To ensure your household garbage is successfully hauled away, the bin must be stationed at the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on collection morning. All internal contents must be fully enclosed by the lid. Overstuffed carts with garbage spilling over the edges create a massive litter hazard and will not be serviced by the automated trucks.
Proper Disposal of Bulky Furniture and Appliances
Tackling a major home renovation or replacing old appliances requires a disposal strategy beyond the standard weekly bin. Hondo provides specific guidelines for bulky item retrieval, allowing residents to safely throw away large mattresses, broken recliners, and drained hot water heaters. However, if you are attempting to dispose of a refrigerator or freezer, environmental safety laws dictate that all internal refrigerants must be completely extracted. A licensed HVAC technician must physically tag the appliance, verifying it is Freon-free, before the sanitation crew will touch it.
Container Maintenance and Replacement Requests
The intense Texas sun and standard mechanical wear will eventually degrade even the strongest plastic containers. It is the homeowner's responsibility to routinely wash out the interior of their assigned bin to prevent foul odors and deter pests. If your receptacle sustains severe structural damage, such as a split base or missing wheels, you can contact the Hondo Public Works office to request a prompt swap. Residents must also ensure that empty bins are retrieved from the street and hidden from public view by the evening of collection day.
Excluding Hazardous Materials from the Curb
Safeguarding the integrity of the Medina County waste stream starts at the residential curb. Citizens are strictly forbidden from dumping toxic or highly combustible materials into their municipal bins. Items like wet latex paint, liquid pesticides, lithium batteries, and raw sewage pose a catastrophic threat to landfill operators and collection drivers. Furthermore, heavy construction materials such as brick, concrete chunks, and roofing shingles will immediately break the truck's compaction mechanics and must be hauled independently to a commercial waste facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Hondo?
A: Garbage is collected weekly using a standard toter system, with services managed by STRD on behalf of the city.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk pick-up is provided twice a year (fall and spring), and residents can schedule brush pick-up up to two times per month.
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