Killeen bulk trash pickup
Weekly on garbage day for fee (utility bill). Min $21/stop up to 3 cy, then $7.50/cy. Set out by 7:00 a.m. scheduled day, no earlier than 1 day before.
Verified 2026-10-15 · killeentexas.gov
At a glance
| Brush | Bagged yard waste only under standard weekly service (6-bag / 50-lb rules). Larger limbs/brush → fee bulk collection or Transfer Station — follow fee schedule / Sec. 24. |
|---|---|
| Limits | 6 yard bags/week included; excess garbage reload fees; bulk volume fees; Transfer Station 500 lb/mo free tier. |
| Not allowed | Prohibited Transfer Station loads; household hazardous waste via periodic Bell/Coryell/Lampasas events (not in cart). Late/improper curb carts may be relocated by City. |
| Curbside | Carts out 8:00 p.m. prior–7:00 a.m. collection day; off curb by 9:00 p.m. same day. Bulk by 7:00 a.m. (not earlier than day before). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · killeentexas.gov |
Schedule
Bulk pickup is automatic in Killeen — no city request needed.
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts out 8:00 p.m. prior–7:00 a.m. collection day; off curb by 9:00 p.m. same day. Bulk by 7:00 a.m. (not earlier than day before).
Where
Curbside roll-out for automation; bulk with clearances above; excess bags ≥4 ft from container per FAQ.
Limits
6 yard bags/week included; excess garbage reload fees; bulk volume fees; Transfer Station 500 lb/mo free tier.
Not allowed
Prohibited Transfer Station loads; household hazardous waste via periodic Bell/Coryell/Lampasas events (not in cart). Late/improper curb carts may be relocated by City.
Bags
Yard waste bags only. Excess garbage in plastic bags only (no boxes). Recyclables loose at drop-off sites.
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Full details for Killeen: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Contact the city for trash collection details.
- Recycling
- No curbside recycling — free drop-off. Accepts: all paper types, cardboard, #1/#2 plastics, glass bottles/jars, steel/tin/aluminum cans. Sites: Recycling Center 111 E Avenue F (M–F 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.); trailers at 1001 Leadership Place (Texas A&M–Central Texas), 3201 S WS Young Dr, 2906 E Rancier Ave (M–F); Transfer Station 12200 SH 195. Weekends/holidays: trailers consolidate at Rodeo Grounds 3301 S WS Young Dr. Used oil/filters/antifreeze rules on Recycling Center page (≤5 gal oil/customer).
- Bulk pickup
- Weekly on garbage day for fee (utility bill). Min $21/stop up to 3 cy, then $7.50/cy. Set out by 7:00 a.m. scheduled day, no earlier than 1 day before. Clearance: 4 ft sides, 2 ft rear, 14 ft overhead. Brush/limbs beyond standard bags may incur adopted fee-schedule charges (Residential Services NEW FEE note / Sec. 24). Utility customers: up to 500 lb/calendar month free at Transfer Station with water bill + photo ID (residential only).
- Curbside: when
- Carts out 8:00 p.m. prior–7:00 a.m. collection day; off curb by 9:00 p.m. same day. Bulk by 7:00 a.m. (not earlier than day before). Day via residential area map / address lookup on city Solid Waste pages.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside roll-out for automation; bulk with clearances above; excess bags ≥4 ft from container per FAQ.
- Curbside: limits
- 6 yard bags/week included; excess garbage reload fees; bulk volume fees; Transfer Station 500 lb/mo free tier.
- Curbside: brush
- Bagged yard waste only under standard weekly service (6-bag / 50-lb rules). Larger limbs/brush → fee bulk collection or Transfer Station — follow fee schedule / Sec. 24.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Prohibited Transfer Station loads; household hazardous waste via periodic Bell/Coryell/Lampasas events (not in cart). Late/improper curb carts may be relocated by City.
- Curbside: bags
- Yard waste bags only. Excess garbage in plastic bags only (no boxes). Recyclables loose at drop-off sites.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Improperly timed curb carts relocated — $10 fee (FAQ). Excess garbage reload $10. Return service for late placement may fee per adopted schedule. Bulk/brush per fee schedule.
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- City of Killeen Solid Waste
- Contacts
- Contact the city for service numbers.
- Find your day
- Residential collection area map / Solid Waste interactive map
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: killeentexas.gov
Bulk: killeentexas.gov
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: killeentexas.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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