Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bryan
Texas residential services run Monday through Friday. Please refer to your neighborhood's specific zoning map for your exact day.
State Mandate
Bag all trash to prevent pests.
City-issued 95-gallon cart Bin (Trash)
Bag all trash to prevent wind-blown litter. Place the cart curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. Maintain a 5-foot clearance from all obstructions. Do not place extra garbage on top of or next to the container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Varies by private hauler Bin (Recycling)
The City of Bryan does not provide municipal curbside recycling. Residents must set up a private subscription with a city-permitted vendor and follow their specific bin requirements and schedules.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Materials accepted vary by vendor
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Do not blow yard waste into the street. Sweep and bag leaves and grass clippings in large paper yard bags. Place them 3 feet away from your main trash cart on your regular collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small yard trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week
Placement
Place your bulk items and brush at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated Brush & Bulky pickup day. Keep piles at least 5 feet away from parked cars, mailboxes, and low wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers)
- ✓ Large tree branches and brush
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction, remodeling, and demolition materials
- ✕ Dirt, sod, brush stumps, or rock
- ✕ Household chemicals, gas, oil, or paint
- ✕ Electronics
Up to 22 cubic yards per week is free. Anything exceeding this massive limit will incur additional fees, or the resident must transport the excess to the Twin Oaks Landfill themselves.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Bryan only alters its solid waste collection routes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For all other holidays (like Memorial Day or Labor Day), collections run on a normal schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and Bulky pickup schedules may also shift during these three major holidays to ensure all routes are serviced.
Residents should check the official City of Bryan website or the BTU app a few days prior to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's to find their specific shifted collection day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Heavy Materials Out
Never place dirt, sod, rocks, or construction debris inside your 95-gallon trash cart. These materials make the cart overweight, preventing the mechanical arm of the collection truck from safely lifting it.
Strictly No Chemicals at the Curb
Household hazardous waste, including wet paint, pesticides, and motor oil, should never be placed in your trash cart or your bulky waste pile. Setting chemicals at the curb violates city ordinances and leaves homeowners subject to citations.
Always Bag Your Trash
While you might be tempted to toss loose items straight into your cart, the City of Bryan requires all standard household garbage to be bagged. This prevents loose debris from catching the Texas wind and littering your neighborhood when the cart is tipped.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayAs spring cleaning kicks into high gear, take full advantage of Bryan's incredible weekly 22-cubic-yard Brush & Bulky allowance to clear out old furniture, broken appliances, and heavy winter storm debris from your yard.
Summer
June - AugustFrequent summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding if storm drains are blocked. Ensure all grass clippings are properly contained in paper yard bags rather than swept into the gutters.
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, the city typically offers a Christmas tree recycling program. Keep an eye on the Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) newsletter or city social media for exact drop-off dates and guidelines for unflocked, natural trees.
About Bryan Waste Management
Unmatched Weekly Bulk Collection Allowance
The City of Bryan sets itself apart with one of the most generous municipal bulk waste programs in Texas. Residents are entitled to a weekly Brush & Bulky collection directly at the curb. Without paying any extra fees or making a scheduled appointment, homeowners can set out an astonishing 22 cubic yards of material—roughly equivalent to an entire truckload—each week. This allows for the easy disposal of old furniture, appliances, and massive tree branches.
Navigating Subscription-Based Curbside Recycling
If you are new to Bryan, you might notice the city does not provide municipal curbside recycling bins alongside your standard trash cart. Instead, Bryan permits specialized private haulers to offer these services. Residents who want to recycle household plastics, paper, and aluminum at the curb must independently contact and subscribe to approved vendors, such as BVR Waste and Recycling or Texas Commercial Waste, paying the subscription fee directly to the chosen provider.
The DIY Used Oil and Tire Drop-Off Program
For the do-it-yourself mechanic or weekend warrior, Bryan offers a highly convenient, free disposal solution. The Used Oil and Tire Recycling Center on Waco Street allows Bryan residents to properly drop off automotive byproducts that are strictly banned from curbside carts. You can bring up to five gallons of used motor oil, oil filters, and cooking grease, as well as up to eight passenger tires per visit. Just remember to bring your driver's license or BTU utility bill to prove your residency.
Protecting Storm Drains with Paper Yard Bags
Heavy Texas rainstorms can easily overwhelm neighborhood infrastructure if storm drains are clogged with yard debris. Bryan strictly prohibits blowing leaves or grass clippings into the street. Instead, residents are required to sweep up their yard waste and secure it inside large, biodegradable paper yard bags. These bags should be placed at least three feet away from your 95-gallon trash cart on your normal collection day to ensure safe, automated pickup.
Automated Cart Spacing Rules
Trash collection in Bryan is fully automated, relying on advanced mechanical arms to lift and empty the 95-gallon carts. To prevent missed pickups, residents must ensure their cart is placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with the lid arrows pointing toward the street. The most critical rule is maintaining a strict five-foot clearance radius around the cart, keeping it safely away from parked cars, mailboxes, low-hanging tree limbs, and your paper yard waste bags.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Bryan Used Oil and Tire Recycling Center
1111 Waco St, Bryan, TX 77803
Materials Accepted
Twin Oaks Landfill (BVSWMA)
2690 State Hwy 30, Anderson, TX 77830
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Bryan offer curbside recycling?
The city itself does not provide municipal curbside recycling bins. If you want curbside recycling, you must set up a paid subscription with a city-permitted private vendor, such as BVR Waste and Recycling or Texas Commercial Waste.
How much bulk waste can I put out at the curb?
Bryan residents have an exceptionally generous bulk allowance. You can place up to 22 cubic yards—which is roughly equivalent to a full truckload—of accepted bulk items and brush at the curb once a week for free.
Where can I recycle used motor oil in Bryan?
Residents can bring up to five gallons of used motor oil, as well as oil filters and cooking grease, to the City of Bryan's Used Oil and Tire Recycling Center at 1111 Waco Street. The service is free, but you must bring an ID or BTU bill to prove residency.
What am I supposed to do with grass clippings and leaves?
It is illegal to blow yard waste into the streets or storm drains. You must sweep up and bag your leaves and grass clippings into large paper yard bags, then place them at least three feet away from your trash cart on your regular collection day.