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Posted on: September 21, 2021

[ARCHIVED] The City of Killeen provides bulk trash drop-offs at no cost

Residents can dispose of bulk items at four locations throughout the city

KILLEEN, Texas (Sep. 21, 2021) – Beginning next Friday, Oct. 1, the City of Killeen’s Solid Waste Division will place roll-off containers throughout the city for residents to dispose of additional household waste and bulk trash items.

There will be four, temporary drop-off locations and disposal will be at no cost to residents. The dates are Oct. 1 – Oct. 8 and the roll-off containers will be removed on the morning of Oct. 8.

Here are the drop-off locations. Please note that the Lions Club Park location has limited dates:

Killeen Special Events Center- Gravel Parking Lot              *Lions Club Park- Parking lot near pool*
3301 South W S Young Drive                                                        *Available Oct. 4 – Oct. 8 Only*
                                                                                                           1600 E. Stan Schlueter Loop

Long Branch Park- Parking lot near pool                                Bob Gilmore Senior Center- Parking lot
1101 Branch Drive                                                                            2205 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.

The City of Killeen Transfer Station will remain open during normal business hours for disposal of large bulk items. Residents may dispose of up to300 pounds (one time) for free per month, with proof of residency (i.e. Utility bill).

City of Killeen Transfer Station
12200 State Highway 195
8a.m. - 5p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8a.m. – 3p.m., Wednesday and Saturday

For a complete list of acceptable items, please visit www.killeentexas.gov/315/transfer-station.

The City of Killeen will continue our automated collection of your trash container(s), on your regularly scheduled collection day. Residents are still welcome to dispose of their bulk items curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day; standard fees apply. Bulk items collected curbside rates are: minimum charge of $21 for first three (3) cubic yards (3 ft. X 3 ft. X 9 ft.); $7.50 for each additional cubic yard (3 ft. X 3 ft. X 3 ft.). 

The safety and welfare of our employees and citizens has been and remains our number one priority. Please visit the City’s webpage at www.killeentexas.gov for more information. For any questions or concerns regarding Solid Waste Services, please call (254) 501-7785 or email  sw-info@killeentexas.gov.  

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