Solid Waste

Latest News

Glass recycling is back to a neighborhood near you!
Look for the large purple roll-off dumpsters, available 24/7, at:Purple Glass For Good Bin in Downtown Waco

  • Heritage Square in Downtown Waco
  • East Waco Library
  • McLennan Community College in Parking Lot S
  • Goodwill Headquarters on New Road

Holidays

Spring Holiday

Friday, March 29, The Solid Waste Offices and Cobbs Recycling Center will be closed. *The Landfill will be open.*

Friday’s trash & yard waste will be collected on Wednesday, March 27.

*Saturday, March 30, COBBS RECYCLING CENTER WILL BE CLOSED*

Memorial Day

Monday, May 27, The Solid Waste Offices, Cobbs Recycling Center, and the Landfill will be closed.

Monday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Wednesday, May 29.

Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19,The Solid Waste Offices and Cobbs Recycling Center will be closed. *The Landfill will be open.*

Wednesday’s trash & yard waste will be collected on Thursday, June 20.

Independence Day

Thursday, July 4, The Solid Waste Offices, Cobbs Recycling Center, and the Landfill will be closed.

Thursday’s trash & yard waste will be collected on Wednesday, July 3.

Labor Day

Monday, September 2, The Solid Waste Offices, Cobbs Recycling Center, and the Landfill will be closed.

Monday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Wednesday, September 4.

Veteran's Day

Monday, November 11, The Solid Waste Offices and Cobbs Recycling Center will be closed. *The Landfill will be open.*

Monday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Wednesday, November 13.

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 28, The Solid Waste Offices, Cobbs Recycling Center, and the Landfill will be closed.

Thursday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Wednesday, November 27.

Day after Thanksgiving

Friday, November 29, The Solid Waste Offices and Cobbs Recycling Center will be closed. *The Landfill will be open.*

*Friday's trash & recycling will be collected on Friday as usual.*

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, The Solid Waste Offices and Cobbs Recycling Center will be closed. *The Landfill will be open.*

*Tuesday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Tuesday as usual.*

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25,The Solid Waste Offices, Cobbs Recycling Center, and the Landfill will be closed.

Wednesday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Thursday, December 26.

New Year’s Day

Wednesday, January 1, The Solid Waste Offices, Cobbs Recycling Center, and the Landfill will be closed.

Wednesday’s trash & yard waste will be collected on Thursday, January 2. 

About Us

  • We provide waste management services for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional garbage collection and disposal.
  • A city-owned and operated 237-acre landfill is managed for the end disposal of wastes originating in Waco and the surrounding region.
  • We are a self-supporting entity not funded by city tax dollars, funds come from solid waste service fees paid by customers.