To set up solid waste services at your address, request residential service through our Utility Billing Office here.
The City of Temple bills monthly for water, sewer, solid waste, and drainage fees.
Most holidays are regular collection schedules. Holidays with affected schedules are highlighted below.
NEW YEAR’S DAY • SATURDAY, JANUARY 1
- Regular collection schedule
- Landfill closed
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY • MONDAY, JANUARY 17
- Regular collection schedule
PRESIDENT’S DAY • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21
- Regular collection schedule
GOOD FRIDAY • FRIDAY, APRIL 15
- Regular collection schedule
MEMORIAL DAY • MONDAY, MAY 30
- Regular collection schedule
- Landfill - 2:00pm early closure
INDEPENDENCE DAY • MONDAY, JULY 4
- Monday collections will be Tuesday, July 5
- Tuesday collections will be Wednesday, July 6
- No collections on Monday, July 4
- Landfill closed Monday, July 4
LABOR DAY • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
- Regular collection schedule
- Landfill - 2:00pm early closure
COLUMBUS DAY • MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
- Regular collection schedule
VETERAN’S DAY • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
- Regular collection schedule
THANKSGIVING • NOVEMBER 21 - 25
- Thursday collections will run Wednesday, November 23
- No collections Thursday, November 24
- Landfill closed Thursday, November 24
- Regular collection schedule on Friday, November 25
CHRISTMAS • DECEMBER 26 - 30
- Regular collection schedule
The City of Temple offers bulk collection twice a month in our residential services.
We will pick up 6 cubic yards of brush per collection. 6 cubic yards is equal to a full-size truck bed. Any amount over 6 cubic yards will be charged for. The charge will be added to your City of Temple Utility bill.
Not Accepted- Rocks, refrigerators (due to the coolant) and appliances containing freon.
Brush piles must be free of all other trash, bulk items, bags, or boxes as they are all handled separately. Trash and bulk items must be placed in a separate pile. Mixed piles will be collected and a fee assessed.
Glass can be taken to either of our Recycle Centers.
- Recycle Center #1 - 3015 Bullseye Lane
South side of East Avenue H and Little Flock Road - West of the Landfill
[Map] Drop-off Hours: 24/7
- Recycle Center #2 - 602 Jack Baskin Drive
Northeast corner of Avenue H and South 31st Street - Behind the Gober Party House
[Map] Drop-off Hours: 24/7
- Aluminum Cans
- Cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars only - all colors
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Plastics #1 and #2 clear/opaque (Examples: water/soda bottles and milk jugs)
- White Office Paper
Glass - Glass can be taken to either recycle center. These are located at 3015 Bullseye Ln. and 602 Jack Baskin Dr.
Yard Waste - Up to 6 cubic yards of bagged grass and leaves may be placed at the front curb for collection. Any amount over 6 cubic yards will be charged to your City of Temple utility bill.
Plastic Bags - These can be recycled at many grocery stores around the city.
Hazardous Materials - The City holds a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day annually in October.
Electronics - Usually accepted during the Household Hazardous Waste Day. Or, can be recycled at donation centers.
Automobile Parts - Tires, antifreeze, oil filters, and oil are collected year-round by the solid waste department. These items are also accepted at the annual household hazardous waste collection day.
Effective October 1, 2021, the monthly rate for residential service is $19.50 plus tax per month. This fee is included in your monthly water utility bill.