Kilgore Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Kilgore, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
City of Kilgore Public Works
Phone Number
903-984-5081Facility Address
815 N Kilgore St, Kilgore, TX 75662
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly by route.
Bin Colors
City-issued carts
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste pickup scheduled monthly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7:00 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Streamlined Trash and Recycling Protocols
The City of Kilgore partners exclusively with Republic Services to handle the immense logistical challenge of residential waste management. In a highly convenient setup, both your solid waste and your household recycling are collected on the exact same day of the week. Homeowners are instructed to roll both of their designated municipal carts down to the street curb early on their scheduled morning. Keeping this synchronized schedule eliminates the confusion of trying to remember alternating collection weeks and keeps the Piney Woods neighborhoods looking neat.
Sorting Your Recyclable Goods
Kilgore strongly champions local sustainability, but the success of the program relies entirely on proper sorting at the household level. Your recycling cart is designed exclusively for clean, loose materials. You should confidently toss in flattened cardboard boxes, empty plastic bottles, and rinsed metal food cans. However, the golden rule of modern recycling remains: never use plastic trash bags! Bagged recyclables are automatically flagged as contaminated trash. Furthermore, keep greasy pizza boxes, broken glass, and messy food waste completely out of the recycling stream.
Arranging Special Bulk Debris Pickups
When it is time to clear out the attic or replace a broken washing machine, you cannot simply drag those massive items to the curb and expect the standard automated truck to haul them away. Kilgore residents must proactively schedule a special bulk pickup. By calling the local Republic Services dispatch desk at 903-986-5324, you can arrange for a heavy-duty crew to come retrieve old furniture, appliances, and bundled brush. Skipping this phone call will result in your bulky items sitting on the lawn indefinitely.
Maintaining Cart Clearances and Street Access
The automated mechanical arms used by Republic Services require plenty of physical space to operate without causing property damage. When situating your carts on the pavement, ensure there is a minimum gap of three feet between the trash bin, the recycling bin, and any surrounding obstacles like mailboxes or parked sedans. Position the containers so that the lid opening faces the street and the handles point toward your house. Improperly angled or blocked bins will likely be skipped by the driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Kilgore?
A: Trash collected weekly by route.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday pickup delayed one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: City-issued carts
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste pickup scheduled monthly.
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