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Cedar Park, TX Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

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

Key Facts

Collection hours
6 p.m.–7 a.m. banned near homes
Buffer zone
300 feet from residential zoning
Hauler requirement
City franchise required to operate
Governing law
Code of Ordinances Article 18.10
Adopted
Ordinance CO42-15-09-17-C1, Sept. 2015

Summary

Cedar Park bans garbage, waste, and refuse collection between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. in any residential-zoned area or within 300 feet of one, protecting nearby homes from nighttime noise and disruption.

The collection of garbage, waste, or refuse between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in any area zoned residential or within three hundred (300) feet of an area zoned residential is prohibited.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).

Full Breakdown

Under Cedar Park Code of Ordinances § 18.10.005, franchised haulers are prohibited from collecting garbage, waste, or refuse between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in any area zoned residential or within 300 feet of a residential zone. The City grants nonexclusive or exclusive solid waste franchises under Article 18.10, and only a franchised hauler can operate a collection business within city limits. The hours restriction applies citywide inside Cedar Park, which straddles Williamson and Travis counties, and it limits early-morning and late-night noise from collection trucks near homes. Rates for residential service are set separately in the fee schedule.

Violations & Fines

Operating a garbage collection business in Cedar Park without a City franchise, or collecting refuse in or near residential zones between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., violates Article 18.10 and is enforceable as a City ordinance violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can trash be picked up before 7 a.m. in Cedar Park?
No. City Code § 18.10.005 bans refuse collection between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. in or within 300 feet of any residential-zoned area, so haulers cannot run routes that early or that late near homes.
Who collects residential trash in Cedar Park?
Only companies holding a City-granted franchise under Article 18.10 can collect garbage, waste, or refuse within city limits; operating without one is unlawful under § 18.10.004.

Sources & Official References

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