Horseshoe Bay Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Horseshoe Bay, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
830-598-8741Facility Address
1 Community Drive, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
Collection Schedule
Weekly curbside solid waste and recycling services provided by the city and Waste Management.
Bin Colors
Standard Green or Blue 95-gallon poly carts.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Collection shifts by one day for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Spring and fall clean-up events are held at the local center; bulk pickups can also be scheduled.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
The city utilizes automated side-load trucks, requiring 3 feet of clearance around carts.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly 96-Gallon Curbside Cart Collection
The City of Horseshoe Bay ensures clean streets and tidy neighborhoods by providing residents with a dependable weekly curbside trash service. Every household is issued a standardized 96-gallon blue trash bin to manage their regular household waste. Depending on your specific neighborhood—such as Applehead Island or Pecan Creek—your scheduled pickup day will fall on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Strict local ordinances dictate that these animal-proof bins must be wheeled to the curb no later than 7:00 AM on service day, but they cannot be placed outside any earlier than 18 hours prior to collection. Once emptied, the containers must be removed from the curb within six hours.
Securing Additional Bins and Enclosure Rules
For properties that generate more waste than a single cart can hold, the city offers the option to rent extra capacity. Residents can request additional 96-gallon bins for a small fee of $10 per unit, per month, added directly to the utility bill. It is critical to note that all exterior garbage must remain completely out of view from the street and neighboring lots when it is not a scheduled pickup day. Furthermore, local sanitation crews will absolutely not collect stray garbage bags placed on the ground next to the bin; all refuse must fit entirely inside the closed cart.
Reserving Friday Bulk Trash Appointments
Getting rid of oversized items like broken chairs or heavy moving boxes requires a bit of advanced planning in Horseshoe Bay. The city provides a highly specialized bulk trash removal service every other Friday, but it operates strictly on a reservation system. There is a hard cap of exactly 25 open bulk collection spots per available Friday. To secure a slot on the route, residents must proactively contact utility customer service at 830-598-8741. Because the calendar fills up quickly, it is highly recommended to call several weeks ahead of any major home cleanout.
Local Recycle Center Drop-Off Instructions
Currently, Horseshoe Bay does not feature a curbside recycling program, but the community remains deeply committed to waste reduction. Instead of rolling out a secondary bin, residents are encouraged to utilize the centralized municipal Recycle Center located at 314 FM 2831. This free drop-off facility accepts a wide variety of clean materials, allowing environmentally conscious citizens to properly dispose of their cardboard, plastics, and glass. Utilizing this local hub drastically cuts down on the volume of usable materials taking up space in regional Hill Country landfills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Horseshoe Bay?
A: Weekly curbside solid waste and recycling services provided by the city and Waste Management.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Collection shifts by one day for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard Green or Blue 95-gallon poly carts.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Spring and fall clean-up events are held at the local center; bulk pickups can also be scheduled.
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