Solid Waste & Recycling

Solid Waste & Recycling is responsible for administering a comprehensive waste management system for the City of Abilene.

Solid Waste manages curb and alley service for Residential and Brush & Bulky Pickup, as well as Commercial Pickup, and Roll-Off Services.

Under authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code 364.034 and City of Abilene Ordinance, Section 27-11, the City of Abilene, Solid Waste Services Division, is the only trash collection agency authorized to collect solid waste (trash) within the Abilene city limits. Short term construction debris is the only exception to this code.

Residential

Residential Collection
Pickup	Twice Weekly: Mon & Thur or Tues & Fri Find Your Collection Day
Containers	300 Gallon (Alley Collection) & 95-96 Gallon (Curbside)
Pricing	View the Fee Schedule under Solid Waste
Information	Call (325) 676-6053
Holidays	View latest news & holiday closure information Sign up for City News alerts with NotifyMe For additional questions or information, call (325) 676-6053
Special Needs	Special Needs Policies & Procedures (PDF)

Alley Collection
300 Gallon Containers Download Helpful Hints (PDF)
Do	Don't
Use the Barrel Closest to Your Property: Even if it's across the alley Be Considerate of Your Neighbors: If 4 share a barrel, only 1/4 is for your household Keep the Barrel Clean: This eliminates odors and bugs Bag Loose Paper and Trash: Remember bagged trash stops litter Make Sure Coals are Cold: Hot coals will melt or burn containers Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn: If you bag them, do not overstuff the container Move Bulk Items Away from Barrel: Leave at least 5 feet of space around the barrel Call Solid Waste: If your container requires repairs, call (325) 676-6053	Don't Turn Your Barrel: If it is not facing the alley, it will not empty properly Don't Overload the Barrel: Do not fill with cement blocks, construction debris, etc. Don't Put Tree Limbs in Container: Cut them into 4' lengths for bulky pickup, or bring to 2149 Sandy Street Don't Put Bulk Items in the Barrel: This includes construction materials, toilets, furniture, etc. Don't Put in Tires, Paint, Batteries, or Chemicals: These must be recycled at 2209 Oak Don't Put Household Trash on the Ground: All trash must be inside the container Don't Allow Hired Grass Cutters to Use Barrel: Grass can be dropped off at 2149 Sandy Street

Curbside Collection
95 to 96 Gallon Roll-Out Containers Download Helpful Hints (PDF)
Do	Don't
Put Your Container Out Early: Collection starts at 6 am Place Your Container on the Curb with Handle Facing Your House: Place on the curb, not the street, no more than 5 feet back on your property Leave Space Between Containers: Also keep at least 5 feet from cars and mailboxes Bag Loose Paper and Trash: Remember bagged trash stops litter Keep Your Container Clean: This eliminates odor and bugs Make Sure Coals are Cold: Hot coals will melt or burn containers Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn: If you bag them, do not overstuff the container Call Solid Waste: If your container requires repairs, call (325) 676-6053	Don't Keep Your Container on the Curb: On non-collecting Days Don't Overstuff of Jam Items: Items stuck or stuffed can keep the container from emptying Don't Put Tree Limbs in Container: Cut them into 4' lengths for bulky pickup, or bring to 2149 Sandy Street Don't Overload the Container: Do not fill with cement blocks, construction debris, etc. Don't Put Household Trash on the Ground: All trash must be inside the container Don't Use Additional "Containers": The driver does not stop to pick up boxes on the curb Don't Take Your Container When Moving: Containers are Property of the City of Abilene

Brush & Bulky

Alley Brush & Bulky Collection
Pickup	Average of 3 per year, per residence. Alley pickup crews move through the city beginning in the north-west corner, move west to east, turn and moves east to west, and finish with far south-side Find Your Pickup Day
Scheduled Pickup	On Wednesday & Fridays
Pricing	Hourly rates for scheduled pickup may apply. View the Fee Schedule under Solid Waste or call (325) 676-6053 for more information
Information	Call (325) 676-6053 for location & status of crews
Holidays	View latest news & holiday closure information Sign up for City News alerts with NotifyMe For additional questions or information, call (325) 676-6053
When to Place in the Alley	Do not place items more than 10 days before we are scheduled to be in your neighborhood. Keep items behind property line.

Curbside Brush & Bulky Collection
Pickup	Once per residence in odd months of the year (January, March, May, July, September, November) Find Your Pickup Day
Scheduled Pickup	On Wednesdays & Fridays
Pricing	Hourly rates for scheduled pickup may apply. View the Fee Schedule under Solid Waste or call (325) 676-6053 for more information
Information	Call (325) 676-6053 for location & status of crews
Holidays	No pickup on Holidays
When to Place on the Curb	Do not place items more than 48 hours before we are scheduled to be in your neighborhood. Keep items no more than 5 feet from the street.

Items We Pick Up

All Items: For standard pickup must fit within 8 feet by 4 feet by 3 feet (8'x4'x3')
Tree Limbs: Cut to 4 feet Lengths and Bundled
Boxes: Broken Down and Stacked
Carpet: Cut into Manageable Sizes
Large Appliances: Place at the end of the driveway near the curb & schedule pickup by calling (325) 676-6053

Notes

Hired construction workers, tree trimmers, grass cutters, rug layers, roofers, etc are classified as contractors. Our residential curbs cannot be used for their disposal use when contracted to work at your home.
If you see any illegal dumping, call (325) 676-3867

Commercial

Commercial Collection
Pickup	Two & four times weekly
Containers	2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 Cubic Yard Containers
Pricing	View the Fee Schedule under Solid Waste
Requirements	View Commercial Enclosure Requirements (PDF)
Information	Call (325) 676-6053
Holidays	View latest news & holiday closure information Sign up for City News alerts with NotifyMe For additional questions or information, call (325) 676-6053
Use	Permanent or Temporary Use

Helpful Hints
Do	Don't
Bag and Tie Raw or Offensive Garbage: As is required by the Health Department Bag Loose Paper and Trash: Remember bagged trash stops litter Remember or Post Pickup Times: Brief employees on day and time of pickup Call Solid Waste: If your container requires repairs, call (325) 676-6053	Don't Pile Trash On or In Front Of Container: Our trucks need easy access to empty it Don't Block Container on Pickup Day: Park vehicles elsewhere to keep paths clear Don't Fill with Long Lumber that Sticks Out: Your container will not be dumped Don't Dump Liquids in Container: Including oil and grease (This is illegal!)

Roll-Off

Roll-Off Collection
Pickup	Scheduled or On-Call
Containers	20, 30, & 40 Yard Containers 8' wide & 22' in length 20-yard: 3 1/2' usable height 30-yard: 5' usable height 40-yard: 6 1/2' usable height
Pricing	View the Fee Schedule under Solid Waste
Information	Call (325) 676-6053
Holidays	Maintenance on Holidays by schedule only; call (325) 676-6053 for more information.
Use	Compactor service is available for industrial or larger volume users. Open-top short-term use available for construction debris/demolition