New Braunfels, TX trash, recycling, bulk & brush
Everything below comes from official New Braunfels city or hauler pages Official, except items marked Unverified.
Trash
Weekly, in the City's 96-gallon cart (48-gallon on request). Trash details ↓
Recycling
Every other week . UnverifiedRecycling & green waste details ↓
Bulk & brush
Not picked up by weekly trucks. Bulky details ↓
Holidays
No collection on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day. More ↓
Full details
| Who collects | City of New Braunfels Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly, in the City's 96-gallon cart (48-gallon on request). Collection starts at 6 a.m. Set out after 8 p.m. the night before or by 6 a.m. If you miss it, a return trip costs $27.06. Keep carts 5 ft from obstacles with the lid closed. |
| Recycling & green waste | Every other week Unverified. Check the City's 2026 Recycling & Green Waste route document or the Waste Wise app. |
| Bulky | Not picked up by weekly trucks. Free bulky drop-off events run once a quarter: furniture, mattresses (not at the NBU site), up to 4 rimless car tires. Scheduled curbside bulk pickup costs $43.30 (request online). Appliances go to the City Recycle Center. |
| Excess garbage | Bags outside the cart need a City tag: 5 for $21.65 at 424 S Castell Ave. |
| Not in trash | Bulky appliances, TVs and electronics, construction debris, dead animals, flammables, hazardous waste, batteries, hot ashes, tires |
Holidays 2026–27
No collection on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day. Pickups that fall on those days are made up the next service day, and the rest of the week shifts one day. All other holidays are normal. The City Recycle Center is closed on all City holidays.
See also: all-city holiday schedule · Comal County · new-mover guide
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Claim this spotFrequently asked questions
What day is trash pickup in New Braunfels, TX?
It depends on your address. Use the official lookup: New Braunfels Residential Garbage (https://www.newbraunfels.gov/3275/Residential-Garbage-Collection).
Who picks up trash in New Braunfels?
City of New Braunfels Solid Waste.
Does New Braunfels trash pickup change on holidays?
No collection on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day. Pickups that fall on those days are made up the next service day, and the rest of the week shifts one day. All other holidays are normal. The City Recycle Center is closed on all City holidays.