Special Free Collection of
Excess Christmas Garbage & Rubbish
in Killeen Residential Areas
On the first scheduled garbage collection day
after Christmas Day, the excess garbage/rubbish that accumulates during the holidays
may be placed in plastic bags no larger than 33 gallons,
or boxes not greater in volume than 8 cubic feet, and placed on curb for pickup by 7 a.m..
This special collection will occur during the period of
Dec. 27th through Jan. 1st
on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day.
Place the bags/boxes at curbside no later than 7am on your first scheduled collection day after Christmas.
Place the bags/boxes at least 4 feet away from your roll-out container.
There shall be no charge for this service.
This special free service does not apply
to other collections such as appliances,
furniture, and other large bulky items.
For Additional Information,
please call the Solid Waste Department
(254) 501-7785
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