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Solid Waste Services

Residential
Bulk & Brushy
Commercial
Roll-Off

Residential Collection
Pickup	Twice Weekly: Mon & Thur or Tues & Fri
Containers	300 Gallon (Alley Collection) & 95-96 Gallon (Curbside)
Pricing	View the Fee Schedule
Information	Call (325) 676-6053
Holidays	No Pickup on: Christmas Day Thanksgiving Day & Friday After Martin Luther King Day
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