Temple, TX Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Curb clearance
- Within 3 feet of curb line
- Wire/limb clearance
- Clear of low wires and tree limbs
- Object clearance
- At least 6 feet from other objects
- Mixed pile penalty
- Special pickup fee assessed
- Commercial trimmers
- Must register with City
Summary
Temple requires brush, leaves, and tree trimmings to be placed at the curb in a separate pile from bagged trash, with strict clearance rules or a special pickup fee applies.
All other brush, shrubs and tree cuttings that cannot be effectively disposed of in the container shall be placed behind the curb within three (3) feet of the curb line of the street. Items cannot be placed under any low lines or wires or tree limbs and must be at least 6 feet from any other object... Brush and tree trimmings shall be placed in a separate pile from any bagged or boxed items or bulky items. Mixed brush and bulk at the curb will constitute a special pickup and a special pickup fee will be assessed.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 15-9, Temple residents must place leaves and lawn cuttings in City-furnished containers when possible; brush, shrubs, and tree cuttings too large for containers go behind the curb within 3 feet of the curb line, clear of low wires, tree limbs, and at least 6 feet from mailboxes, cars, or other containers. Brush and tree trimmings must be piled separately from bagged or boxed items: mixing them triggers a special pickup fee set by City Council resolution. Private tree trimmers must register with the City and haul their own cuttings to the landfill.
Violations & Fines
Mixed brush and bulk items at the curb trigger a special pickup fee; items placed within 8 feet of the curb count as a service request.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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