Killeen, Texas Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas with a population of over 150,000 residents. This guide provides an overview of trash and recycling collection services, schedules, and helpful resources for Killeen residents and businesses.

Residential Trash Collection

• Killeen provides weekly garbage collection for residents. The city is divided into 4 zones, each with a designated collection day:

  • Zone 1: Monday
  • Zone 2: Tuesday
  • Zone 3: Thursday
  • Zone 4: Friday

• Standard services included in monthly garbage fees ($19.78/month for a 96-gallon container):

  • Weekly garbage collection using city-provided roll-out containers
  • Weekly brush collection up to 6 cubic yards
  • Weekly yard waste collection in bags only (6 bag limit)

• Trash carts must be placed at the curb by 7AM on collection day. Carts should be placed with wheels and handles facing the house, about 4 feet from mailboxes or other obstacles.

• Yard waste must be in bags weighing less than 50 pounds each. Brush must be cut into pieces less than 12 feet long.

• Hazardous household waste, dirt, rocks, concrete, and other prohibited items cannot be placed in trash carts.

• Bulk trash like furniture can be collected for an extra fee of $21 minimum for up to 3 cubic yards.

Recycling Collection

• Killeen offers several drop-off recycling locations for residents:

  • Clear Creek Water Tower (6520 Clear Creek Rd)
  • Rodeo Grounds (3201 S. WS Young Dr)
  • 2906 E. Rancier Ave

• Recycling trailers accept paper, cardboard, plastics #1-2, steel cans, aluminum cans. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or wax-lined containers.

• Killeen also has a Recycling Center (111 E Avenue F) open M-F 10AM-6PM and a Transfer Station (12200 State Highway 195) open M-F 8AM-5PM, W/Sat 8AM-3PM.

• Check this map for recycling locations.

Holiday Schedule

• Trash collection is delayed by one day after these holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

• View the holiday collection schedule.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

• Hazardous household waste like chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, etc. cannot be disposed of in regular trash.

• Killeen holds special collection events open to residents of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba Counties.

• See the hazardous waste collection schedule for upcoming events.

• The Killeen Transfer Station also accepts many hazardous items on a weekly basis for a fee. Call (254) 501-8971 for information.

Brush and Bulk Item Disposal

• Brush and bulk items like furniture can be collected weekly with residential trash for an additional fee.

• Residents can also bring brush and bulky items to the Killeen Transfer Station for disposal fees on a per cubic yard basis.

Resources

• Killeen Solid Waste Website – Department home page

• Collection Schedule Lookup – Find your trash and recycling schedule

• Residential Services – Overview of trash services

• Holiday Schedule

• Hazardous Waste Disposal

• Recycling Locations

• Contact Information:

  • Solid Waste Division: (254) 501-7785
  • Recycling Center: (254) 554-7572
  • Transfer Station: (254) 501-8971

Following Killeen’s trash and recycling guidelines helps keep the community clean and safe. Check the city website or contact Solid Waste Services for any additional questions on waste disposal and collection schedules.