Bryan, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Set-out deadline
- 7:00 a.m. collection day
- Earliest set-out
- 12 hours before pickup
- Removal deadline
- 12 hours after pickup
- Clearance required
- 5 feet on each side
Summary
Bryan residents must set MSW and recycling carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, and no earlier than 12 hours before.
To receive residential collection service, MSW containers must be placed at the curb or other appropriate collection point no later than 7:00 a.m. of the scheduled collection day. MSW containers or recycling containers may not be placed at the curb or other appropriate collection point earlier than 12 hours before the scheduled collection day. MSW containers and recycling containers must be removed within 12 hours of collection and returned to a location adjacent to the dwelling structure.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
Bryan's solid waste code sets a tight collection window. Containers must be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, or the cart counts as a "missed container" and the customer pays extra for a special pickup. On the other end, carts can't go out earlier than 12 hours before collection and must come back off the curb within 12 hours after pickup. Customers also have to keep a 5-foot clearance around the cart so vehicles or other obstructions don't block service.
Violations & Fines
Late or early-set carts risk a missed pickup and an added fee for special collection; blocked containers can also be skipped and rebilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my cart isn't out by 7 a.m.?
How early can I put my cart out?
Sources & Official References
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