San Marcos, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Special collection
- City notification required first
- Yard waste bundle limit
- 4 ft / 35 lbs
- Construction debris cap
- 3 cubic yards
- Enforcing agency
- Neighborhood enhancement / code compliance
Summary
San Marcos residents must request special collection before setting out bulky waste, construction debris, or yard waste: it can't just go in a bag or cart.
Bulky waste, construction debris and yard waste shall be placed for collection only after the city has been notified of the need for special collection. Yard waste must be securely tied together in bundles not exceeding four feet in length or 35 pounds in weight.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 41).
Full Breakdown
City code treats bulky waste, construction debris, and yard waste differently from bagged trash: none of it goes out for regular pickup. The resident must first notify the city that a special collection is needed. Yard waste has to be bundled and tied, no bundle over four feet long or 35 pounds. Construction debris set out for bulky pickup is capped at three cubic yards; going over that, or overloading a cart so it spills or jams the mechanical lift, is a separate violation.
Violations & Fines
Violating the solid waste article is a Class C misdemeanor citation, enforced by the city's neighborhood enhancement / code compliance staff on a complaint or inspection basis; each day a violation continues can be charged separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just leave an old couch at the curb for pickup day?
How much construction debris can go in bulky pickup?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in San Marcos
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