Commercial Services

Solid Waste Department provides garbage dumpsters for commercial use or residents of multi-tenant properties provided based on service.

  • Multiple services available for needs and budget.
  • Business may also benefit from recycling through reduced disposal costs, increased operational efficiency, and increased employee awareness of recycling.
  • Call (254) 299-2612 to discuss your needs with customer service.

Collection Services

Garbage Dumpster Service

  • Dumpster container sizes in 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 cubic yards.
  • Frequency of service is determined by customer needs.
  • Dumpsters can be shared by two accounts, each billed separately.
  • Cart inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Representatives or call (254) 299-2612.

Requirements

  • All trash must go inside the dumpster
  • Do not pile garbage on top or around the dumpster;
  • No items placed on the concrete pad inside the enclosure, or items leaning against the outside.
  • Extra items outside of the dumpster not be picked up.
  • Do not block enclosure.
  • When discarding large empty boxes, please break your boxes down flat to allow for more room in the dumpster.
  • Do not force items into dumpster.

Unacceptable Items

  • Concrete, rocks or dirt
  • Refrigerators, freezers, or anything containing Freon
  • Tires, toxic materials, or large amounts of liquids
  • Explosives or ammunition

Commercial Recycling Services

  • Acceptable Items are the same as Residential Curbside Services.(PDF, 5MB)
  • Dumpsters or 95-gallon carts are available to commercial & nonprofit businesses for a monthly fee.
  • Recycling containers are provided to each account holder. (No shared containers, please.)
  • All recyclables must be inside the container, items outside will not be picked up. Do not pile recyclables on top or around the container.
  • Do not place recyclables on the concrete pad inside the dumpster enclosure.
  • Do not place or lean extra recyclables outside the dumpster enclosure or carts.
  • Do not block enclosure or place carts near obstructions like vehicles.
  • Please break your boxes down flat to allow for more room in the dumpster or cart.

Bulky and Roll-Off Services

Bulky Items

  • Large items (such as furniture) can be disposed of for free at Cobbs Convenience Center or the Landfill.
  • Required for disposal is a Waco water utility bill with residential trash service and a matching driver’s license.
  • Bulky items may also be disposed of through your trash service.
  • Please call (254) 299-2612 as there may be an extra charge.

Roll-Off Services

Solid Waste Department will provide roll-off container services to residents and commercial projects. Roll-off containers are larger, open top, rectangular containers for holding construction debris, brush and other larger items. Fees are based on sizing and frequency of services.

Size in Cubic Yards A-Height B-Width C-Length Pick-up Truck Loads
20 CY 5' 8' 16.5' 10
30 CY 5' 8' 22' 15
40 CY 10' 8' 22' 20

Rental Tips and Requirements

  • Release of Liability(PDF, 268KB) is required to create a work order.
  • Roll-Off trucks must have 50 feet of straight clear access to approach and engage the container
  • All container locations must have a minimum height clearance of 25 feet.
  • Roll-off containers cannot be placed on city streets or private yards.
  • Its the customers responsibility to provide an accessible location for the container.
  • Customers will assume responsibility for damage to the property or loss of the rental container(s).

Garbage Billing & Fees

Monthly Commercial Garbage Dumpster Fees for a Single Business

Size 1x/Wk 2x/Wk 3x/Wk 4x/Wk 5x/Wk 6x/Wk
3yd Fee $110.54 $176.40 $249.82 $324.32 $398.83 $577.50
4yd Fee $127.66 $205.52 $291.05 $377.84 $464.65 $632.58
6yd Fee $171.70 $276.43 $391.48 $508.24 $624.98 $852.22
8yd Fee $209.88 $337.91 $478.51 $621.25 $763.97 $1,040.09
10yd Fee $262.90 $423.25 $599.39 $778.14 $1,004.76 $1,304.24
6yd Compactor Fee $273.49 $391.46 $511.54 $632.03 $751.27 $826.76

Extra Service Fee per container: $100.49

Monthly Shared Commercial Garbage Dumpster Fees

To reduce space utilization and cost, we encourage two businesses to share a dumpster. Each business would be billed according to these fees.

Size 1x/Wk 2x/Wk 3x/Wk 4x/Wk 5x/Wk 6x/Wk
3yd Fee $59.34 $89.72 $124.92 $162.17 $199.43 $288.76
4yd Fee $63.84 $102.76 $145.54 $188.94 $232.33 $316.30
6yd Fee $85.86 $132.22 $195.76 $254.12 $312.50 $426.12
8yd Fee $104.94 $168.95 $233.27 $310.62 $381.98 $520.06
10yd Fee $131.45 $211.62 $299.70 $389.08 $502.39 $652.12
6yd Compactor Fee $136.74 $195.72 $255.77 $316.02 $375.65 $413.38

Extra Service Fee per container: $100.49

Monthly Commercial Garbage Cart Fees

(95 Gallon Carts)

Cart Quantity 1x/Wk 2x/Wk
1 $26.05 $48.17
2 $44.06 $77.44

Commercial Curbside Bulky Waste Collection

Minimum Fee of $207.00 per truck load.

Recycling Billing & Fees

*Recycling containers are not shareable

Monthly Commercial Recycling Dumpster Fee

Size 1x/Wk 2x/Wk
8yd $56.86 $92.39

An additional fee of $100.49 will be charged per container for each extra pickup service requested or if the recycle dumpster is contaminated with non-recyclables.

Monthly Commercial Recycling Cart Fees

95-gallon Cart Services 1 Cart/1x/Wk 2 Carts/1x/Wk
Commercial Rate $6.90 $9.66
Non-Profit Rate $3.46 $4.84

An additional fee of $8.75 will be charged for each extra pickup service requested or if the recycle cart is contaminated with non-recyclables.