What type of recycling services are available to me?

For single-family homes that are currently on the city's Trash Collection Program

While regular trash pickup happens every week, the blue 95-gallon recycling containers will be emptied only every other week.

  • For questions regarding your service week please click here for a map. 
  • PICKUP TIME:  Please have carts outside at your curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day. 
  • Missed pick-up: If your cart wasn't emptied on your pick-up day, please call 512-352-2066
  • Download the app: Waste Connections has a mobile app to stay connected with updates, service schedules, reminders, alerts and recycling information.

    Apple (IOS) App Here
    https://bddy.me/393et5H

    Google (Android) App Here
    https://bddy.me/33xt4W4

NOTE:  Bottle caps and plastic lids may be recycled, but WC asks they be removed from the bottles. If attached, the caps and lids shoot off during the compaction process and can be dangerous to workers.

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1. How do I dispose of bulk garbage items?
2. What type of recycling services are available to me?
3. Why should we recycle?
4. What items are recyclable?
5. When will our recycling cart be serviced?
6. Are we able to have an extra recycling cart?
7. Can I refuse to have a recycling cart if I don't want a cart?
8. Will I still be charged if I don't want a recycling cart?
9. What if my recycling cart wasn't emptied on my pick-up day?
10. If my cart is lost/damaged/stolen can I have another one?
11. When will my first charge for Curbside Recycling show up on my utility bill?
12. What happens if I put recyclables in the wrong cart?
13. What happens if trash is placed in the recycle cart?
14. My recycling was not picked up on my scheduled day. What should I do?
15. How will I know the Holiday Pick-up Schedule?
16. Where do my recyclables go / what are they used for?
17. Can I tour the Recycling Center?
18. How do I report a water emergency after hours?
19. How do I dispose of brush?