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Solid Waste

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1. What is the difference between trash and garbage?

Garbage means solid waste consisting of animal and vegetable waste materials from the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of food, including waste materials from markets, storage facilities, and the handling and sale of produce and other food products.

Trash means solid waste (excluding ashes), consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste materials. Combustible trash includes paper, rags, cartons, wood, wood shavings, furniture, rubber, plastics, and brush; noncombustible trash includes glass, crockery, tin cans, aluminum cans, metal and similar materials that will not burn at ordinary incinerator temperatures. The term does not include grass clippings or leaves.

2. What are my garbage collection days?

It depends on your address. You can look up your collection days here or download the ReCollect mobile app from the app store. Just search for “Burleson Waste & Recycling”. You may also contact Utility Customer Service at 817-426-9601.

3. Why did they leave my garbage, leaves, or limbs/brush behind?

All garbage, leaves, limbs and bulk must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.  Leaves are now part of your garbage collection.  You no longer have to place them in the paper yard bags.  Collection is twice a week for garbage and once a week for recycling.  Collection of tree limbs cut to 6-foot lengths or shorter are collected both during the weekly small bulk collection of 3 cubic yards or less (always set out on your second garbage collection day) and monthly in accordance to your respective zone on the Monday of your designated zone week.  These collections are pre-set; therefore, there is no need to call for a scheduled collection.  Call the Public Works department at 817-426-9835 if you have any further questions.  Reasons for not collecting could be that the bags are over 35 pounds; there is an obstruction keeping them from getting to the collection, i.e., vehicle parked in front of item, tree or other obstruction preventing the use of the brush truck and/or late set out of these items.

4. Does the City credit bills if our garbage isn't picked up?

No. The Solid Waste Fee is not based on frequency of collection. If the trash is set out by 7:00 a.m. and is missed, the resident may call 817-426-9835 and report the missed garbage.

5. If our pickup day is a holiday, will garbage be picked up the next day?

No, it will be picked up on the next scheduled pickup day.

6. What are the garbage collection holidays?

Beginning January 2017, the City's contractor will observe the following holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these holidays fall on a weekend, there will be no interruption of service. If City offices are closed for the holiday, please contact Waste Connections at 817-222-2221.

7. What is the schedule for garbage collection?

Your regular household garbage will either be on the Monday/Thursday schedule or the Tuesday/Friday schedule.

8. How do I begin receiving garbage collection service?

Contact Utility Customer Service at 817-426-9601, or in person at City Hall, 141 W. Renfro St.

9. Where is the nearest landfill?

Other disposal facilities are:
(NOTE: Fees may apply)

Southeast Landfill
898 N. Dick Price Road
Kennedale, TX
817-478-6462

City of Cleburne Transfer Station
2625 Pipeline Road
Cleburne, TX
817-641-2236

Turkey Creek Landfill
9100 South I-35W
Alvarado, TX
817-790-0311

10. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW)?

Household Hazardous Waste will be collected at various times during the year. Collection events will be held at various locations. Items accepted are acids, aerosol cans, all batteries, antifreeze, brake fluid, craft chemicals, degreasers, drain cleaners, fertilizer, fluorescent lights, herbicides, household chemicals, motor oil, paints/stains, paint thinner, pest strips, pesticides, pharmaceutical, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, oil filters, solvents, transmission fluid and varnishes. There is no charge for this service, however, proof of residency will be required (i.e. photo ID and recent water bill). Please contact the Environmental Programs Specialist at 817-426-9842 for more information concerning collection events or other needs.

11. What outside companies can/do provide garbage collection service in Burleson?

Outside companies can only provide commercial garbage collection service within the city limits. Any qualified commercial provider may operate within the City of Burleson. All providers must register with the City of Burleson prior to providing local commercial service. Please contact the Public Works Department at 817-426-9835 to obtain a list of registered commercial garbage providers.

12. Can pizza boxes be recycled?

Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Please place them inside your trash bag with your regular household garbage, this will prevent them from blowing into the street and/or yards, and will facilitate the collection process.

13. When do I put my Special Pick Up items out?

There are now multiple opportunities to set out your Special Pick up items.  The monthly collection by zone for large bulk and the added weekly small bulk collection on every second garbage collection day.  Check the ReCollect page to determine your zone.  

For large bulk monthly collection dates, use the following:

• Zone 1 – Week of the First Monday of the month
• Zone 2 – Week of the Second Monday of the month
• Zone 3 -  Week of the Third Monday of the month
• Zone 4 – Week of the Fourth Monday of the month

Items must be set out no later than 7:00 a.m. of your zone collection week.  For weekly small bulk collection of 3 cubic yards or less, use you scheduled second collection day and set out with your garbage by 7:00 a.m. on those days.

14. What items can I put at the curb for my monthly zone and weekly garbage pick up?

Limbs (not to exceed 6-foot in length), brush, lumber, wood, mattresses, furniture, carpet (cut into four-foot rolls), appliances that do not contain Freon, large toys, lawn mowers / weed eaters / edgers that have had the gasoline and oil drained, outdoor grills without the propane tank, and other bulk items will be collected monthly for the large bulk collection per your zone and on your second garbage collection day on the weekly small bulk collection (3 cubic yards or less).

15. What items can the crews not pick up?

Items that crews cannot collect include, but are not limited to appliances that have not had the freon removed, automotive parts, brick, building materials, concrete, dirt, hazardous materials, oil, paint, railroad ties, rock, roofing materials, shingles, and treated lumber.

16. What should we do with our yard waste?

Starting October 7, grass clippings can go in regular bags but they cannot exceed the 35 lb. weight limit and can be set out weekly on your second collection day.

17. What if I don't want a recycling cart?

You can call 817-426-9835 to opt out of receiving a recycling cart.

18. Where should I store by recycling cart?

They can be stored on the side yard, behind the building line or in a garage.