Bulk Trash and Recycling Center

In February, 2023, the City of Gatesville implemented a residential curbside recycling program through Waste Management. With this new program in place, the city has discontinued the provision of the recycling compactor at the public service center located at 106 S. 23rd Street. However, it is essential to note that certain recycling services will still be available at the public works service center.

The city will continue to accept and collect:

  • Used cooking oil
  • Motor oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Metal

These will be collected at the public works service center from Monday to Friday, operating between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for City of Gatesville residents. This service remains unaffected by the curbside recycling program.

Additionally, for the disposal of bulk items, the public works service center will be open on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Saturday of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This schedule allows Gatesville residents to dispose of larger items in an environmentally friendly manner.

Residents will be required to provide Driver’s License and a recent City of Gatesville Utility bill to utilize these services. For any inquires or concerns regarding recycling services in the City of Gatesville, we encourage you to contact city hall at 254-865-8951. Thank you for your cooperation in making Gatesville a greener and more sustainable community through recycling efforts.

 

Televisions

Waste Management includes the At -Your- Door option which includes disposal of television sets.

To dispose of a television residents of Gatesville need to contact Waste Management who will schedule a collection at your home.

Gatesville residents can contact Waste Management in one of these two ways:

-  Go to WMATYOURDOOR.COM  

-  Call 1-800-449-7587- 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Standard time - Monday thru Friday

 

Residents who discard television sets on the curb are in violation of City Ordinance Chapter 14 (Section 14-24) and may be subjected to a citation and fine not to exceed $200 per day.

 

Used Cooking Oil

Fats, Oils and Grease otherwise known as FOG can cause blockage in sewer lines. These blockages can cause sewage to overflow into your home, neighborhood and streets. Not only does this pose a health risk, it can also run in to a nearby stream or river which affects our drinking water. It can also cause lift station failures and wastewater treatment plant problems. To properly dispose of cooking oil:

  • Let the cooking oil or grease cool to a safe handling temperature.
  • Once cooled, pour the oil into a jar or bottle with a lid.
  • Take the oil to the Gatesville Recycling Center.
  • Carefully pour the used oil into the recycling bin marked for cooking oil.
  • Recycle the oil container, or reuse it next time you fry food.

Print our flyer for more information.

Used Oil & Anti-freeze

Pour into containers that are provided at the site; dispose of the empty bottles in the trash dumpster on site.

Used Tires

Waste Management nor the City of Gatesville accept used tires. It is a violation of Section 14-24 (Public Nuisances), Code of Ordinances of the City of Gatesville to place tires on the curb.  Violators are subject to being cited and fined up to $200. If you are a DOD ID card holder, you may recycle tires at Ft. Hood. Tires without rims go to the three Firestone locations on post; tires with rims go to the recycle center at NFH (Bldg 56511, 1000 Park Ave.). Residents of Gatesville may also dispose of old tires for a small fee at the following business:

 -      Poco’s Auto and Tire, 2201 E. Main Street: $2.95 per passenger/light truck tire

Miscellaneous

  • Scrap Metal
  • Small and Large Appliances- Freon must be removed from appliances that contain refrigerant and tagged by a certified technician that Freon was removed before dropped off.  Waste Management will also dispose of these certified tagged appliances on residents Bulk Waste day.  

The City of Gatesville does not accept electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) at the recycle center. Gatesville residents can dispose of electronics by contacting Waste Management at WMATYOURDOOR.COM or by calling 1-800-449-7587- 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. Central Standard Time Monday -Friday

Brush

Brush cannot be disposed of at the recycle center.

You can cut the brush into 3 foot lengths, bundle it, for Waste Management to pick up on your regular curbside bulk pick-up day.

If other arrangements are necessary, please call 254.404.5141 Monday-Friday from 8 AM-4 PM to find out other options that might be available. No contractors.

Carpet

Carpet cannot be dropped off at the recycle center. It is considered bulk trash. Waste Management will pick up bulk trash one time per month on your regular  curbside bulk pick-up day.

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