Round Rock, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Set-out time
- Before 7 a.m. on pickup day
- Cart spacing
- 3 feet apart, wheels at curb
- Collection frequency
- Garbage weekly, recycling biweekly
- Extra items allowed
- Up to 7, under 40 lbs each
- Missed pickup
- Call Republic Services, not the city
Summary
Round Rock requires residents to place garbage carts at the curb before 7 a.m. on collection day, closed and spaced three feet apart with wheels facing the curb.
Place carts at the curb before 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Carts must be closed and positioned 3 feet apart with wheels against the curb.
Full Breakdown
Round Rock's residential hauler, Republic Services, collects garbage weekly and recycling every other week. City guidance requires carts to be closed and set at the curb before 7 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day, positioned three feet apart with wheels facing the curb. Residents may also leave up to seven extra items, bundled brush, bagged leaves, or grass clippings, as long as each piece weighs under 40 pounds and measures no more than 4 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet. If a cart isn't emptied by 6:30 p.m., the city directs residents to contact Republic Services directly.
Violations & Fines
The city's guidance doesn't set a fine for cart placement; if Republic Services skips a scheduled pickup, residents are told to call the hauler directly rather than file a code complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my trash cart out in Round Rock?
What if Republic Services doesn't empty my cart?
Can I set out extra trash bags with my cart?
Sources & Official References
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