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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.
Collection Services
Residential Collection | |
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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 |
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Special Needs | Special Needs Policies & Procedures (PDF) |
Alley Collection | |
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300 Gallon Containers Download Helpful Hints (PDF) | |
Do | Don't |
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Curbside Collection | |
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95 to 96 Gallon Roll-Out Containers Download Helpful Hints (PDF) | |
Do | Don't |
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Alley Brush & Bulky Collection | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 Collection | |
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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 |
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Use | Permanent or Temporary Use |
Helpful Hints | |
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Do | Don't |
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Roll-Off Collection | |
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Pickup | Scheduled or On-Call |
Containers | 20, 30, & 40 Yard Containers
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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 |
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Solid Waste Services
Physical Address
149 Gann St
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone (325) 676-6053
Additional Phone Numbers
- Billing Clerk Phone: (325) 676-6054
- Customer Service and Up-to-Date Locations and Status of Crews Phone: (325) 676-6053