Brownsville, TX Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Recycling cadence
- Every other week (Week A/B)
- Set-out deadline
- 7:00 a.m. or night before
- Monthly bill, 1 trash + recycling
- $37.84 including taxes
- Brush and bulk
- Monthly, by sector
- Missed pickup line
- 956-546-HELP (4357)
Summary
Brownsville rebuilt residential collection on January 1, 2026. Republic Services now hauls garbage and Redfish Recycling collects the red cart every other week. Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. or the night before.
Please make sure your container(s) are outside by 7:00 AM or the night before for recycling services. Containers must be on curb or street
Full Breakdown
The city awarded separate 2025 contracts after competitive RFPs: Republic Services for solid waste, Redfish Recycling for curbside recycling. A household with one trash cart plus one recycling cart pays $37.84 a month including taxes and fees; two trash carts plus recycling runs $46.11. Dropping a second trash cart saves $8.27 a month and is arranged through 956-546-HELP. Recycling runs on an alternating Week A / Week B pattern, and residents look up their address on the RedFish Service Day Finder or scan the QR code on the cart lid. Brush and bulky items follow a separate four-sector monthly calendar. Missed collections go to the 546-HELP call center.
Violations & Fines
Carts set out after the truck passes wait for the next service day, or a resident can request an extra pickup for a fee. Chapter 82 violations draw misdemeanor citations under Sec. 82-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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