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Victoria, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Bundle limit
3 bundles per regular pickup
Bundle size
4 ft long, 2 ft diameter, 50 lb
Setback requirement
5 feet from wires and structures
Set-out window
No more than 48 hours early
Not collected
Stumps over 6 in, concrete, car parts

Summary

Victoria collects bulky waste and brush curbside but limits landscape brush bundles to three per pickup and requires items set back five feet from structures and wires.

The City will collect up to 3 bundles of landscape brush (tree trimmings, hedge clippings, and similar materials) on each regular pickup day provided the bundles are securely tied, less than 4 feet long, not more than 2 feet in diameter, and weighing not more than 50 pounds.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 42).

Full Breakdown

Victoria's Environmental Services Department picks up brush and bulky items with regular residential collection under City Code Chapter 13. Landscape brush bundles must be tied securely, no more than 4 feet long, 2 feet in diameter, and 50 pounds; the City collects up to 3 bundles per regular pickup day. Bulky items and yard waste containers are also capped at 50 pounds. Materials must sit at least 5 feet from overhead wires, structures, and fixed objects, and cannot be set out more than 48 hours before the scheduled collection time. The City won't remove tree stumps over 6 inches in diameter, concrete, car parts, major demolition debris, or dead animals.

Violations & Fines

Materials set out early, oversized bundles, or items blocking sidewalks are left uncollected; repeated violations let the Director terminate residential collection service after 10 days' notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many brush bundles will Victoria collect per pickup?
Up to 3 bundles per regular collection day, each tied securely, no more than 4 feet long, 2 feet in diameter, and weighing no more than 50 pounds.
How far from my house must I place bulky items for pickup?
At least 5 feet from overhead wires, fixed objects, buildings and structures; anything closer is considered uncollectible under City Code § 13-175(B).
Will Victoria pick up construction debris or dead animals?
No. The City excludes major demolition or remodeling debris, dead animals, concrete, car parts, and tree stumps over 6 inches in diameter or 50 pounds.

Sources & Official References

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