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 & Recycling 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.
- Holidays: Curbside Pickup will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

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 may be placed curbside after 8 PM the day before collection
- Carts must be removed from the curb by 8 PM on the day of 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 Station Fees
- Sanitation Ordinance (pdf)
- Sanitation Tariffs
- Sanitation Fees
- Permitted Roll-Off/Compactor Providers