Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cleburne
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone. Residents can verify their designated pickup day using the city's online Address Inquiry Tool.
Recycling
No curbside recycling collection. Residents can drop off accepted recyclables (cardboard, glass, plastics #1 and #2, and metal cans) at no charge at the Cleburne Transfer Station.
Yard Waste
Brush and bulk waste are collected once per month during your assigned week. Bagged leaves are collected during your scheduled brush week, or yard trimmings can be dropped off for free at the Transfer Station.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection fees are included on your monthly municipal utility bill. Presenting a recently paid utility bill allows residents one free drop-off (up to 800 lbs) per month at the Cleburne Transfer Station.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail, Drive-Thru, In-Person
City-approved cart (Green/Blue) Bin (Trash)
Place cart at the curb with the handle facing your residence by 7 a.m. Must have a 3-foot clearance from obstacles. Lids must be fully closed and all trash must be bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Standard non-hazardous waste
- ✓Food scraps
No Municipal Bin Provided Bin (Recycling)
The city does not offer free curbside recycling. Residents must haul clean, sorted recyclables to the Transfer Station drop-off bins or purchase a private subscription via Recyclops.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Metal and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Paper
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Trash
- ✕Unapproved plastics
Yard Waste Bin
Do not put yard trimmings in your standard trash cart due to fire risks. Drop them off for free at the Transfer Station, or place bagged leaves out only during your scheduled monthly brush week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small branches
- ✓Bagged leaves (only during brush week)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month, during a designated week corresponding to your normal trash pickup day.
Placement
Place within 3 feet of the street and 6 feet away from obstacles like mailboxes, cars, or low-hanging trees to allow unrestricted crane access.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and mattresses
- ✓ Stoves and hot water heaters
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large brush and limbs (under 10 feet)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Concrete and construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous liquids
- ✕ Items small enough to fit in the trash cart
Included for free once a month. Setting out bulk or brush outside of your designated week results in an automatic $30 out-of-cycle fee applied to your utility bill.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Most holidays like Labor Day or Memorial Day do not interrupt curbside garbage service. However, significant holidays like Christmas Day or New Year's Day may cause a one-day delay where routes are pushed back (e.g., Thursday routes run on Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and bulk weeks run continuously based on the calendar; however, severe weather or major holiday delays may push crane collection back within your designated week.
The Cleburne Transfer Station closes for a wider range of holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, even if curbside trucks are running.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to MayWhen trimming back overgrown trees in the spring, ensure no single limb is longer than 10 feet. Only resident-cut brush is accepted; if you hire a professional landscaping company, they are legally required to haul away the debris themselves.
Autumn
September to NovemberAs leaves fall, bag them securely. While regular yard trimmings aren't collected at the curb daily, you can place securely bagged leaves out during your specific monthly brush week for crane pickup.
Winter
December to FebruaryWinter ice storms occasionally halt sanitation fleets. In the event of suspended service, leave your carts at the curb; trucks will operate as road conditions allow, and bulk collection will be paused until standard residential routes are caught up.
Local Tips & Community Info
Cleburne Cash for Cans & Scrap? Let's See What's Worth a Trip!
While Cleburne might not have a dedicated downtown spot where you can trade in your aluminum cans for cold, hard cash like some bigger cities, don't toss those recyclables just yet! Here in Texas, we've got options. For metals, think about hitting up a local scrap yard. A quick search for "scrap metal recycling Cleburne TX" might point you towards places that pay for aluminum, copper, and other metals. It's a good way to clear out old appliances or junk metal and make a little something back. For bottles and cans, even without a state-wide redemption program, many local businesses or community groups might hold recycling drives. Keep an eye on local bulletin boards or city event pages – sometimes these can turn your recycling bin into a small win!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Cleburne
Got items in good shape that you just don't need anymore? Instead of letting them gather dust or head to the landfill, think about donating! Cleburne has some great places that would love your cast-offs. Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Burleson is fantastic for furniture, home goods, and building materials. For clothing, books, and household knick-knacks, the local Goodwill or Salvation Army stores are always looking for donations. Check their websites or give them a call to see what they accept. It’s a wonderful way to help out a local charity and keep perfectly good things out of the trash.
Keeping Our Cleburne Streets Clean: What to Do About Dumpers
Let's be honest, nobody likes seeing trash dumped where it shouldn't be, messing up our beautiful Cleburne. If you ever spot illegal dumping happening, or find a new pile of junk that looks out of place, it's super important to report it. The City of Cleburne likely has a specific department or hotline for this – usually, you can find this information on the city's official website under 'Public Works' or 'Code Enforcement'. They'll want to know the location and as much detail as possible so they can deal with it. Keeping Cleburne clean is a team effort, and your eyes and ears help a lot!
Drop-off Facilities
Cleburne Transfer Station and Recycling Center
2625 Pipeline Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I set out bulk trash outside of my designated week in Cleburne?
If you place brush or bulk items at the curb outside of your assigned week (which corresponds to your regular trash day), the city will automatically collect it to keep streets clean, but you will be charged an out-of-cycle fee. A $30 charge per pickup will appear on your next utility bill.
Can I put yard clippings in my regular garbage cart?
No. Cleburne strictly prohibits placing grass clippings and yard trimmings in your standard trash cart because their natural decomposition poses a major fire hazard at the landfill. You must drop them off at the Transfer Station or compost them.
Why didn't the city pick up my mixed pile of limbs and old furniture?
Cleburne requires a strict separation between brush (tree limbs, wood) and bulk trash (furniture, mattresses). Because brush is diverted for mulching and bulk trash goes to the landfill, mixed piles cannot be processed. You must separate them by a few feet so the crane can easily grab each pile independently.
How do I recycle in Cleburne if there is no curbside bin?
While the city does not provide free curbside bins, you can take sorted #1 and #2 plastics, glass, metal, and cardboard to the Transfer Station for free. Alternatively, you can pay for a private curbside subscription through Recyclops.