Brenham, TX

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