Trash & Recycling in Cameron County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Cameron County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Cameron County runs a mandatory residential collection program in unincorporated areas: each household must have service, billed at $93.30 per quarter (before tax), with one 96-gallon cart and set collection days. Inside cities, the city or its hauler provides pickup.
Trash Pickup Rules in Cameron County
Light RestrictionsCameron County Solid Waste Division — Residential Solid Waste Services
Cameron County requires that each residential household have solid waste services. Cost of service is $93.30 per quarter (before tax). Each household will receive one 96 gallon container upon signing up for service. All solid waste must be bagged and placed in the container for collection.
Bin Placement Rules
In the county's unincorporated solid-waste program, each home gets one 96-gallon cart. Place it within 5 feet of your mailbox by 6:30 AM on collection day, lid opening toward the street, and remove it from the roadside after pickup.
Trash Bin & Cart Rules in Cameron County
Light RestrictionsCameron County Solid Waste Division — Residential collection guidelines
Have your container placed within 5 feet of mailbox by 6:30 AM on your collection day. Place container with lid opening towards the street. Containers must not be blocked by vehicles or other obstructions. All containers must be removed from roadside after collection.
Trash & Recycling by City in Cameron County
1 cities in Cameron County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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