Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Del Rio
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.
96-gallon rolling cart (Color varies) Bin (Trash)
Cart must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Store the cart out of the right-of-way (e.g., in a garage or backyard) on non-service days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged leaves, grass, and plant clippings (placed alongside or inside the cart)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
18-gallon recycling bin Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected every other week by zone. All items must be placed in the 18-gallon bin. No sorting is required, but items not on the accepted list will be left behind.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and ferrous metal cans
- ✓Plastic containers (Plastics #1 and #2 only)
- ✓Newsprint and magazines
- ✓Direct mail and box board
- ✓Old corrugated containers (cardboard)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles or jars
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Food-contaminated materials
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected once a month based on your trash day. Limit of 3 cubic yards. Must be cut to 4 feet, bundled, tied, and weigh under 50 lbs. Clean brush only (no mixed trash).
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled collection based on residential utility account status
Placement
Do not place bulky items in front of parked cars, near fences, mailboxes, beneath overhead wires, or on top of water meters. Items must be accessible to the claw trucks.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Freon-free household appliances
- ✓ Large waste materials
- ✓ Residential construction debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste materials
- ✕ Stable matter (manure)
- ✕ Unacceptable waste mixed in the garbage cart
Provided to all city residential solid waste ratepayers. If you miss your scheduled collection, contact Utility Billing for alternative disposal options which may incur fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, solid waste collection schedules are typically adjusted. Check the city's official website or call Utility Billing for the specific rollover schedule for that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly brush collection weeks continue but may experience slight delays if a major holiday interrupts the standard zone schedule.
Platform Waste Solutions and the City of Del Rio will post exact holiday route changes on the municipal website and local public access channel.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Strictly Plastics #1 and #2
Del Rio's single stream recycling only accepts plastics labeled #1 and #2 (typically water bottles and milk jugs). Do not toss in random plastic toys, yogurt cups, or containers with other numbers, as they will contaminate the load.
Keep Bagged Leaves Out of Brush Piles
When you set out your brush for monthly collection, it must be clean wood and branches only. Bagged yard clippings and leaves should instead be set next to your regular 96-gallon trash cart for weekly pickup.
No Hazardous Materials in Carts
Never put hot ashes, coals, paint, motor oil, batteries, or corrosives into your regular trash cart. These materials are classified as household hazardous waste and can cause fires in the collection trucks.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MaySpring yard cleanups generate a lot of debris. Align your heavy pruning with your zone's monthly brush week (e.g., Monday trash routes get brush pickup during the first week of the month).
Summer
June - AugustTo prevent foul odors in the severe South Texas heat, securely bag all household trash before placing it in the cart. Remember, city ordinances require you to store your cart out of the right-of-way on non-service days.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring the holidays, collection schedules often shift for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Excess trash that does not fit in the 96-gallon cart must be held until the next scheduled collection, or you can request an additional cart for a fee.
About Del Rio Waste Management
Weekly Curbside Collection with Platform Waste Solutions
The City of Del Rio contracts with Platform Waste Solutions to manage residential solid waste. Each household is provided with a 96-gallon cart, which offers the equivalent capacity of three standard garbage cans. Residents must have their carts out at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. Bagged leaves and grass clippings can actually be placed alongside your solid waste cart, and they will be collected as part of the weekly trash service.
Single Stream Recycling in 18-Gallon Bins
Recycling in Del Rio utilizes a specialized 18-gallon bin rather than a large rolling cart. Platform Waste Solutions collects these bins every other week, determined by whether your home falls into the 'blue' or 'green' collection zone. While the amount of recyclable material you can set out is technically unlimited, it must be contained in the approved 18-gallon bins. If you need more space, you can lease additional bins from the city for a small monthly fee of $2.50 each.
Zone-Based Monthly Brush Collection
Brush collection in Del Rio follows a structured monthly schedule directly tied to your normal trash pickup day. If your trash is collected on Monday, your brush week is the first week of the month; Tuesday trash days get the second week, and so on. Residents can set out up to 3 cubic yards of clean brush. Limbs must be cut to 4-foot lengths, tied into bundles under 50 pounds, and kept completely separate from household trash or construction debris.
Bulky Item Pick-Up for Del Rio Residents
Heavy trash that doesn't fit in the 96-gallon cart—like old furniture, mattresses, and Freon-free appliances—qualifies for bulky item collection. This service is available to all residential solid waste ratepayers living inside city limits with an active Utility Billing account. When placing large items out, ensure they are not blocking mailboxes, parked cars, or low-hanging branches so the automated collection trucks have a clear path.
The Del Rio Recycle Center Drop-Off
If your 18-gallon curbside recycling bin fills up before your every-other-week pickup, or if you simply prefer to drop off your materials, the City of Del Rio operates a dedicated Recycle Center. Located at 1409 E. Gibbs, this facility is open to the public and serves as an excellent resource to keep reusable paper, plastics, and metals out of the local municipal landfill.
Drop-off Facilities
Del Rio Recycle Center
1409 E. Gibbs, Del Rio, TX 78840
Materials Accepted
City of Del Rio Municipal Landfill
1897 Railway Road, Del Rio, TX 78840
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my trash and recycling out in Del Rio?
All 96-gallon trash carts, 18-gallon recycling bins, and bundled brush must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
What should I do if my garbage cart or recycling bin gets damaged?
Call Utility Billing at (830) 774-8504. Minor damage from normal wear and tear is repaired for free. However, if the cart is damaged due to abuse or neglect, it will be replaced at a charge of $65 per cart.
Can I get a second recycling bin if I have a lot of cardboard?
Yes. If the single 18-gallon bin is not enough for your household, you can request additional 18-gallon recycling bins for a small monthly fee of $2.50 per bin by calling (830) 774-8504.
How do I dispose of tree branches and yard brush?
Brush is picked up once a month based on your trash day zone (e.g., Monday trash gets 1st week brush pickup). Branches must be cut to 4-foot lengths, bundled, and weigh under 50 pounds. You are allowed up to 3 cubic yards per month.