Gatesville, TX trash, recycling, bulk & brush
Everything below comes from official Gatesville city or hauler pages Official, except items marked Unverified.
Trash
Weekly by zone: A Monday, B Tuesday, C Thursday, D Friday. Trash details ↓
Recycling
Every other week on your trash day (yellow lid). Recycling details ↓
Bulk & brush
Monthly on Tuesdays: Zone A the 1st Tuesday, B the 2nd, C the 3rd, D the 4th. Bulk & brush details ↓
Holidays
Observed holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. More ↓
Full details
| Who collects | Centex Waste Management (WM) |
|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly by zone: A Monday, B Tuesday, C Thursday, D Friday. 96-gallon cart (green lid). Out the night before or by 7 a.m. Bag your trash, leave 3 ft of clearance. Nothing outside the cart is collected. |
| Recycling | Every other week on your trash day (yellow lid). Loose, not bagged. |
| Bulk & brush | Monthly on Tuesdays: Zone A the 1st Tuesday, B the 2nd, C the 3rd, D the 4th. Up to 4 cubic yards total, items under 40 lbs, within 3 ft of the curb. Branches no thicker than 3 in, cut to 3-ft lengths, tied, 40 lbs max. Leaves bagged, within the limit. No contractor debris, tires, batteries, paint or Freon appliances. |
| Drop-off | Public works service center, 106 S. 23rd St: metal, antifreeze, motor oil and cooking oil Mon–Fri 8–5. Bulk on the 2nd and 4th Saturday 8–3 (bring ID and a utility bill). |
| Hazardous waste & TVs | WM At Your Door: 800-449-7587 |
| Questions | Water Department Billing 254-865-8951 |
Holidays 2026–27
Observed holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. If your day falls on or after one, collection is delayed one day that week only (per the City's 2026 collection calendar).
See also: all-city holiday schedule · Coryell County · new-mover guide
Need a hand with the big stuff?
Featured local businesses for junk haulers, movers, cleaners in Gatesville. Sponsor slots are open.
Your business here
One featured slot per city and category, clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
Claim this spotYour business here
One featured slot per city and category, clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
Claim this spotYour business here
One featured slot per city and category, clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
Claim this spotFrequently asked questions
What day is trash pickup in Gatesville, TX?
It depends on your address. Use the official lookup: Gatesville Utility Billing – Waste Services (https://www.gatesvilletx.com/departments/utility_billing/index.php).
Who picks up trash in Gatesville?
Centex Waste Management (WM).
Does Gatesville trash pickup change on holidays?
Observed holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. If your day falls on or after one, collection is delayed one day that week only (per the City's 2026 collection calendar).