Residential Garbage & Recycling

RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Collection Delays



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Residential garbage and recycling are collected once per week, except on Holiday Schedule.
Bulk and Brush is collected two times a month. 
Brush & Bulk Pick Up Schedule

Residential Guidelines
Residential garbage is collected once per week.
Residents are serviced by either a 96-gallon container with wheels that will roll to the front curb or they are serviced by a 300-gallon container that is shared in the alley.

Residential Guidelines
Residential garbage is collected once per week.
Residents are serviced by either a 96-gallon container with wheels that will roll to the front curb or they are serviced by a 300-gallon container that is shared in the alley.

Please place your cart at least 6 feet away from all surrounding items at the curb. These include cars, mailboxes, fences, fire hydrants, and basketball hoops. 

Keep carts 14 feet away from low hanging trees or shrubs and electrical/utility lines. 

The cart should be placed with the wheels immediately against the curb. For those on alley service, the cart should be placed on the same side as the trash can. Please ensure that the recycling cart is removed no later than 8:00 PM on collection day.
Temple Landfill
City of Temple residents may take one pickup load of general household waste per month to the Temple Landfill if they present their City of Temple utility bill that indicates their residential garbage rate. There will be no charge for this visit unless the customer has more than one pick-up load of waste, or the load contains remodeling, roofing, construction, building, or demolition materials.

The Temple Landfill is located at 706 Landfill Road which can be found at the end of E. Avenue H on the east side of Loop 363. FAQs & Additional Information

How Do I Set Up Residential Garbage/Recycling Services?

What is Accepted in Curbside Recycling?

Holiday Schedule

What is Accepted in Brush/Bulk Collection?

Where Can I Recycle Glass?

How Do I Dispose of Items Not Accepted In Curbside Recycling?

How Much Does Residential Garbage Collection Cost?