The primary responsibility of the Solid Waste Division is to collect the City's residential solid waste and the operation of the City's recycling efforts. The office employs 17 people, including an assistant director, a supervisor, office staff and
lead/automated/Solid Waste drivers. The City operates one drop-off recycling center located at 124 Huvar Street.
Duties of this division include:
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Residential Solid Waste Collection including brush and large items serving approximately 18,000 households
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Recycling Center Operation and Activities
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Citizen Issue Resolution
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Landfill Contract Administration
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Commercial Collection Contract Administration
City Code for Residential Collection: Chapter 13, Article IV, Division 2 click here
Curbside Garbage Collection brochure
Pickup starts at 7:00 a.m.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place or leave any residential (garbage) container, empty or otherwise, on or near a curb line after 8:00 p.m. on the designated collection day or prior to 8:00 p.m. on the day before the day designated for collection. Section 13-175(b), City Code
Holiday schedule : garbage will not be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Garbage will be picked up on your regularly scheduled day for all other holidays.
Residential Large Item Pick Up
Call 485-3220 to make an appointment to have your furniture, appliances and construction debris (less than six feet in length) to be collected at your residence.
Residential Tree Limb Collection Program click here
Call 485-3220 to schedule tree limb pick up in your area.
Garden-Ville Compost Facility 18545 FM 1686 Bloomington, Texas
Call 361-897-1500 |
