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 • SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
- Regular collection schedule
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY • MONDAY, JANUARY 16
- Regular collection schedule
PRESIDENT’S DAY • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
- Regular collection schedule
GOOD FRIDAY • FRIDAY, APRIL 7
- Regular collection schedule
MEMORIAL DAY • MONDAY, MAY 29
- Regular collection schedule
- Landfill - 2:00pm early closure
JUNETEENTH • MONDAY, JUNE 19
- Regular collection schedule
INDEPENDENCE DAY • TUESDAY, JULY 4
- No collections on Tuesday, July 4
- Tuesday collections will be Wednesday, July 5
- Regular collections on Monday, July 3
- Landfill closed Tuesday, July 4
LABOR DAY • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
- Regular collection schedule
- Landfill - 2:00pm early closure
COLUMBUS DAY • MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
- Regular collection schedule
VETERAN’S DAY • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
- Regular collection schedule
THANKSGIVING • NOVEMBER 20 - 24
- Thursday collections will run Wednesday, November 22
- No collections Thursday, November 24
- Landfill closed Thursday, November 24
- Regular collection schedule on Friday, November 25
CHRISTMAS • DECEMBER 25 - 28
- No collections Monday, December 25
- Monday collection will run Tuesday, December 26
- Tuesday collection will run Wednesday, December 27
- Regular collection schedule Thursday, December 28
- Landfill closed Monday, December 25
NEW YEAR’S DAY • MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024
- No collections Monday, January 1
- Monday collection will run Tuesday, January 2
- Tuesday collection will run Wednesday, January 3
- Regular collection schedule Thursday, December 28
- Landfill closed Monday, January 1
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, 2022, the monthly rate for residential service is $20.75 plus tax per month. This fee is included in your monthly water utility bill.
Do you or someone you know need assistance taking garbage and recycling carts to the curb on collection days? Help is available!
Contact the Solid Waste Office at 254-298-5725 to see if you are eligible for this service.