Temple, TX trash, recycling, bulk & brush
Everything below comes from official Temple city or hauler pages Official, except items marked Unverified.
Trash
Weekly, Mon–Fri depending on location (see the City's collection schedule map). Trash details ↓
Recycling
See the City's recycling page . UnverifiedRecycling details ↓
Bulk & brush
By request only: 1 brush pickup and 1 bulky pickup per month. Brush & bulky details ↓
Holidays
Collection may shift during the City's holiday schedule . UnverifiedMore ↓
Full details
| Who collects | City of Temple Solid Waste Services |
|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly, Mon–Fri depending on location (see the City's collection schedule map). Out by 7 a.m., remove by 8 p.m. $24.50/month from Oct 1, 2026. |
| Recycling | See the City's recycling page Unverified. |
| Brush & bulky | By request only: 1 brush pickup and 1 bulky pickup per month. Schedule at ttxconnect.com or 254-298-5000. Piles out by 7 a.m. Monday of your collection week, within 3 ft of the curb, 6 ft from obstacles, and brush kept separate from bulky. Up to 6 cubic yards free, $65 for 6–12, and nothing over 12 is collected (request a roll-off). Not collected: construction debris, rocks or dirt, hazardous materials, refrigerators and appliances, glass, mirrors, TVs. |
| Landfill | One free pickup load of household waste per month at the Temple Landfill. Bring a paper utility bill. |
| Fees | $30 return trip, $65 to replace a lost or damaged cart |
Holidays 2026–27
Collection may shift during the City's holiday schedule Unverified. The specific 2026–27 dates aren't on the page we read.
See also: all-city holiday schedule · Bell County · new-mover guide
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What day is trash pickup in Temple, TX?
It depends on your address. Use the official lookup: Temple Garbage (https://www.templetx.gov/departments/city_departments/public_works/garbage___recycling/residential_garbage.php).
Who picks up trash in Temple?
City of Temple Solid Waste Services.
Does Temple trash pickup change on holidays?
Collection may shift during the City's holiday schedule (unverified). The specific 2026–27 dates aren't on the page we read.