Trash & Recycling in Brownsville, TX (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Brownsville, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Brownsville rebuilt residential collection on January 1, 2026. Republic Services now hauls garbage and Redfish Recycling collects the red cart every other week. Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. or the night before.
New 2026 haulers: Republic for trash, Redfish for recycling
Some Restrictions2026 Recycling Schedule, City of Brownsville / RedFish Recycling
Please make sure your container(s) are outside by 7:00 AM or the night before for recycling services. Containers must be on curb or street
Bin Placement Rules
Alley-served Brownsville homes set carts at the property line, outside any fence. Homes with no alley place containers just behind the curbline, never in the street or on the sidewalk where they block traffic.
Carts go at the property line, outside the fence
Some RestrictionsBrownsville Code of Ordinances Sec. 82-4(b)(1) (Code 1971, § 15-4)
it shall be the duty of each homeowner, occupant, tenant or lessee to place the refuse containers at the property line where they will be easily accessible to sanitation collectors. When the yard is fenced, the containers must be placed outside the fence for collection.
Bulk Item Disposal
Brownsville splits the city into four brush and bulk sectors, each served one week per month. Set items out before your week starts — the truck makes a single pass and does not return for late piles.
Brush and bulk collected once a month by sector
Some RestrictionsCity of Brownsville Brush and Bulk Pickup Schedule, 2026 calendar
Please be sure to have your brush/bulky items at the curb and ready for pick-up PRIOR to your scheduled week listed below. Truck will only make one pass and cannot return for late set outs.
Recycling Requirements
Brownsville's citywide curbside recycling started January 1, 2026 and is running. Redfish Recycling empties a red 96-gallon cart every other week for $0.86 a month. Participation is voluntary.
Curbside recycling launched January 2026; participation voluntary
Few Restrictions2026 Recycling Schedule, City of Brownsville / RedFish Recycling
Place the cart with wheels facing the house and at least three feet away from any permanent or solid structures or objects, such as, mailboxes, walls, vehicles, trees, or other carts.
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Brownsville city rules.
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