Sanitation Recycle Collection City of Brenham

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Sanitation / Recycle / Collection

Contact us
979-922-5958 (collection station)
979-337-7520 (customer service/billing)
979-337-7440 (residential & commercial - questions/changes/assistance)

Collection/Transfer Station Hours
Operated by BVR
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Located at
2009 Old Chappell Hill Road
Brenham, TX 77833

Collection Calendar for BVR Waste and Recycling

Everything you need to know about the transition from City of Brenham to BVR Waste and Recycling

Residents receive TWO carts: one for garbage and one for recycling.
Garbage collection days will not be the same as recycling collection days.
When is my collection day & what goes where? - use the collection calendar above, download the app for apple or android (coming soon), or call 979-337-7440 to find out your collection schedule.

What to do for garbage, recycling, and brush

Garbage

Garbage should be bagged, tied, and securely stored in your cart with the lid closed; otherwise, the collection truck will not be able to empty it
Items too large to fit in your cart should be taken to the transfer station - 2009 Old Chappell Hill Rd.
DO NOT pile bags or trash on top of or around your cart. It will not be collected
Please also make sure that your cart is not blocked by any vehicles on pick up day

Recyclables to be collected

Metal Cans - Rinsed steel, tin, and aluminum vegetable, fruit and beverage cans
Paper Products - Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, brown paper bags, phone books, non-confidential office paper, mixed/white paper, and flattened cardboard
Plastic #1 & #2 - All colors of plastic will be accepted. Please check the bottom of the carts for #1 or #2 to confirm its acceptance. Do not include bags, wrapping, or packaging
Glass Bottles and Jars - Rinsed clear and brown glass bottles and jars will be accepted for recycling. Do not include lids

Brush

Brush must be cut into 4-ft length or shorter and put in a separate pile. Please call to schedule a collection for a Wednesday yard waste pickup for a nominal fee

Carts

When to place and remove your cart

Place your cart at the curb in front of your residence by 8 AM on your designated collection day to guarantee collection
Carts must be removed from the curb following collection

Where to Place Carts

Along the front curb at least 3-ft from other carts, mailboxes, vehicles, trees, telephone poles, water or gas meters, etc.
The arrows on top of the cart should face the street and the wheels should face your house

Where NOT to place your carts

On a sidewalk or in the street
Over sprinkler heads, water or gas meters, or cable/electrical boxes
Under low-hanging tree limbs or cable/electrical wires

Items not collected

Dirt, sod, concrete or rock, tires, oil filters, and CFC containing appliances
Flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint
Contractor generated debris from construction, remodeling, or demolition
Hazardous waste, liquids or any other material prohibited from the landfill or Transfer Station

Cart Assistance Program, Recycling Opt-Out, and Reduced Garbage Cart Size Forms:

BVR - Curbside Guide Brochure
BVR - Curbside Recycling Opt-out (PDF)
BVR - Curbside Collection Assistance Application
BVR - Curbside Collection 65-gallon Cart Application
BVR - Curbside Additional Container Application (PDF)
BVR - Recycling Center Service Agreement - for Non-City customers to gain access to recycling drop-off.

How much does it cost

Sanitation & Recycling Rates
$15.00/mo. (Non-seniors)
$12.00/mo. (Seniors)
Yard Brush Pick-up Rates $15.00/per occurrence

Who to Contact with Questions or Concerns

Residential 979.337.7440
Collection/Transfer/Brush 979.922.5958

Additional Information

Collection/Transfer Station Information

Collection/Transfer Station Hours
Operated by BVR
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Located at
2009 Old Chappell Hill Road
Brenham, TX 77833

New Collection Station Price List (effective, May 4, 2020)

Major items accepted at the Collection/Transfer Station

used tires
solid waste
scrap metal
used computers
yard waste
brush
construction demolition debris (excluding cement and bricks)

The Citizens Collection Station is a full-service collection/transfer station. The garbage and waste brought to the center by citizens, as well as the residential trash, picked up on a daily basis is accepted at the Collection Station. Both the Collection and Transfer Station are open to the general public.

This solid waste is generally disposed of at the site utilizing transfer trailers operated by BVR Waste and Recycling.

The waste picked up at your curb and brought to the station by a BVR Waste and Recycling truck is compacted and strategically placed into transfer trailers, maximizing weights at 20 tons per trailer. The Transfer Station also accepts waste from other municipalities, private haulers, and other refuse companies. The final destination of the compacted waste is the BVSWMA Landfill in Anderson, Texas. The Transfer Station is regulated to dispose of 125 tons per day. On average, the station handles 80-90 tons of compacted waste per day.

The Citizens Collection Station has opened the door to waste reduction and awareness by producing mulch from the brush, wood waste, and grass clippings brought into the collection station. First, the waste is ground through a set of 3 x 5-inch screens, producing wood chips. These wood chips are separated and stockpiled into larger piles to allow the mulching process to complete its cycle. After 4-6 months and adding water as needed, the wood chips are then double-ground through a set of 2 x 2-inch screens. These screens produce quality mulch which has a finer texture and darker appearance than wood chips. Once double-ground, this mulch is ready for its final destination.

Residential Collection Information

Brenham's residential collection is operated by BVR Waste & Recycling. Household garbage is collected once per week. Curbside recycling is collected every other week.

To ensure your garbage is collected, below are some helpful hints (these tips are being updated starting May 4th, 2020. see information above about proper cart placement.)

Please put your garbage bag(s) out by 8:00 a.m. on collection day to ensure you are not missed.

Starting May 4, 2020
To ensure your garbage is collected:

Containers must be placed at the curb in front of your residence by 8:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Your Waste Collection Day will NOT be the same as your Recycle Collection Day.
Garbage should be bagged, tied and securely stored in your container with the lid closed at all times. If the lid is open, the collection truck won't be able to empty it.
Please DO NOT place your containers:
Closer than 3' from garbage or recycle containers, mailboxes, vehicles, trees, etc.
On a sidewalk or IN the street
Over sprinkler heads, water or gas meters, or cable/electrical boxes
Under low-hanging tree limbs or cable/electrical wires
DO NOT pile bags or trash on top of or around your container.
Items too large to fit in your container should be taken to the transfer station.
Arrows on top of the container should face the street and wheels should face your house.
Brush must be cut into 4-foot length or shorter and put in a separate pile. Please call to schedule a collection for a nominal fee.

Residential collection trucks will not pick up the following:

Dirt, sod, concrete or rock, tires, oil filters, and CFC containing appliances.
Flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint.
Contractor generated debris from construction, remodeling or demolition.
Hazardous waste, liquids or any other material prohibited from the landfill or Transfer Station.

* Vehicle tires are accepted at the Collection Station located at 2009 Old Chappell Hill Rd.

***A special yard waste collection is provided every Wednesday for those residents who are unable to take their yard waste to the Collection Station. To arrange for this service, please call the Collection Station at 979.922.5958 on Monday or Tuesday for pickup on Wednesday. This service is $15.00 per occurrence