Longview, TX Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Bundle size limit
- 3 cubic feet / 50 lbs / 4 ft
- Oversized/loose brush
- classified as bulky waste
- Collection rules set by
- Director of Public Works
- Max penalty
- $2,000, per-day violation
Summary
Longview requires bundled yard waste for regular curbside pickup: tree, shrub, and brush trimmings must be tied or boxed into packages no larger than three cubic feet, 50 pounds, or four feet long, or they're classified as bulky waste needing separate collection.
Bundle. The term “bundle” shall mean tree, shrub, and brush trimmings or papers and magazines securely tied together or boxed in disposable cardboard forming an easily handled package not exceeding three cubic feet in volume, or 50 lbs. in weight, or four feet in length.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: June 2026: This code is current through Ordinances 4635 passed 06.25.26).
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 49-2 of the Longview Code, brush trimmings qualify for standard curbside collection only when bundled: securely tied together or boxed in disposable cardboard, capped at three cubic feet in volume, 50 lbs. in weight, or four feet in length. Residential collection rates set under Sec. 49-7 cover garbage, trash, and "small quantities of brush" as part of the standard bill. Loose brush, loose tree trimmings, and bundles exceeding those limits are reclassified as "bulky waste" under the same definitions section, and the Director of Public Works sets the specific collection days, locations, and container rules for that category under Sec. 49-3.
Violations & Fines
Improper disposal of trash and brush outside authorized collection is a nuisance under Sec. 49-15, punishable under the Code's general penalty (Sec. 1-4) by a fine up to $2,000 for sanitation violations, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I bundle brush for regular pickup in Longview?
What if my brush pile is too big to bundle?
Sources & Official References
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