Household Waste & Recycling Guide

The City of College Station takes great care in managing Solid Waste Services, ensuring the cleanliness and sustainability of our community. Under the diligent oversight of the Department of Public Works, we maintain efficient waste collection and disposal systems for residents and businesses alike. Recycling initiatives are a cornerstone of our environmental efforts, with single-family residences benefiting from the expertise of BVR Waste and Recycling, our trusted partner in promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Recycling Collection

Recycling collections are every other week, you can find your collection schedule here.

Accepted Items

Empty + Unbagged + Clean Items

Metal Beverage and Food Cans
Glass of Any Color
Mixed and White Paper
Magazines
Junk Mail
Envelopes
Newspapers
Cardboard & Paperboard
Plastics #1-2

Prohibited Items

Aerosol Cans
Air Pillows
Aluminum Foil
Baking Pans/Trays
Batteries of any kind
Bubble Wrap
Ceramics or Pottery
Clothes Hangers
Diapers or “Reusable” Wipes
Facial Tissue
Food Waste
Greasy Pizza Boxes or Food Containers
Helium Tanks
Hoses
Kitchen Waste
Light Bulbs or Christmas Lights
Motor Oil or Anti-Freeze
Napkins or Paper Towels
Plastic Bags
Plastics #3-7
Ropes
Seran Wrap
Soft Plastics – Plastic Film
Styrofoam or Packing Peanuts
Textiles
Toilet Paper
Wire

Prohibited Waste

Asbestos-Containing Materials
Construction and Demolition Debris
Contractor-Generated Waste
Hazardous, Listed, or Special Wastes
Lithium Ion Batteries
Petroleum Products
Tires

Bulk & Brush Collection

Placement: Do not mix bulk & brush piles. Brush needs to be cut down to 8-ft lengths, piles need to be placed within 3ft of the curbline, and not under or near obstructions like power lines, communication or meter boxes, parked cars, or trees.

Prohibited Waste: No bagged kitchen waste, construction or demolition debris, contractor-generated waste, hazardous, listed, or special wastes.

Special Collections:

Christmas Tree Collection Guidelines: Remove all lights, tinsel, ornaments, stands, and nails. Place out on bulk and brush collection day; natural trees will be mulched, flocked trees will be disposed of.

Deceased Animal Collection Guidelines: The Solid Waste Division collects deceased animals from city streets and residences. This includes small domestic animals – dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and geese. Customers requesting removal from residences shall place the animal in a plastic bag and place the bag curbside before submitting a request for pick-up. *The city does not collect deceased animals from animal clinics.

Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always brought to semi-annual HHW Events hosted by BVSWMA, Inc.

Contents should be kept in their original container.
Do not mix different materials to consolidate containers, as this could cause a reaction.
Place all items in a box and put them in your trunk or truck bed.
A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.