Kerrville Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Kerrville, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
City of Kerrville Solid Waste Division
Phone Number
830-258-1221Facility Address
700 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville, TX 78028
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly; recycling collected weekly.
Bin Colors
Poly carts provided by city
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday service delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk trash collected monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Brush pickup available seasonally.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Keeping the Hill Country Clean: Waste Collection
Nestled right along the beautiful Guadalupe River, Kerrville takes pride in its stunning natural surroundings. To help maintain this pristine environment, residential garbage collection is managed systematically throughout the week. Each home has designated pickup days based on their neighborhood routing. If you are a new arrival or simply need to double-check your assigned collection day, the official Kerrville public works website offers a convenient lookup tool to keep you on track.
Rules for Setting Out Your Carts
When collection morning arrives, timing and spacing are everything. Make it a habit to roll your containers to the curb no later than 7:00 AM. Because automated trucks service the routes, you need to leave plenty of room—at least three feet—between your garbage bin, recycling cart, and any nearby obstacles like parked trucks or mailboxes. Always ensure the arrows on the lid are pointing directly toward the street. Additionally, since the Hill Country is home to abundant wildlife, keep the lids completely closed to prevent local critters from creating a mess.
Navigating the Local Recycling Program
Reducing landfill dependency is a community effort in Kerrville. Your blue recycling cart is meant for unbagged, loose materials that can be processed and repurposed. Go ahead and toss in rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes that have been broken down, and clean paper. Never put plastic shopping bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated pizza boxes in the recycling, as these items act as contaminants that can ruin an entire truckload of otherwise good, recyclable material.
Disposing of Heavy Furniture and Tree Limbs
Seasonal yard work and home renovations frequently result in waste that outgrows your standard bins. For branches, cedar trimmings, and general brush, you must cut the wood into manageable lengths of under four feet and tie them into neat bundles. For bigger household items like discarded mattresses or old patio furniture, the city provides bulky waste collection options. You can coordinate a special pickup or check the city calendar for scheduled neighborhood cleanup events to safely dispose of these large items.
Weather Interruptions and Holiday Schedules
Occasionally, severe Hill Country weather or major federal holidays will alter your regular sanitation routine. During weeks containing days like Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can generally expect your pickup to be delayed by exactly one day. If the trucks miss your street entirely on a normal, sunny Tuesday, do not panic. Simply reach out to the Kerrville solid waste customer service line within 24 hours so they can dispatch a truck for a courtesy recovery pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Kerrville?
A: Trash collected weekly; recycling collected weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday service delayed one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Poly carts provided by city
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk trash collected monthly.
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