Report Illegal Dumping!

If you see anyone dumping illegally, please report it as soon as possible to the Police Department at (361) 387-3531 or  use the T.I.P.S line (361) 387- TIPS to remain anonymous.

For more information on brush/bulky pick up or disposal, please call the Public Works Department at (361) 387-3131.

Brush Item Notice

For Brush Pickup:

Heavy Brush (tree and shrub limbs and trimmings) and yard waste (grass clippings, weeds, leaves, mulch, small trees, and shrub limbs), which is not mixed up with construction/demolition material, will be picked up by Public Works during your next scheduled brush pickup time. See below for zone and schedule.

Prohibited items during brush pickup: include construction/demolition material, bulky items (indoor and outdoor furniture, mattresses and box springs, rugs up to 4×6 feet in size, swing sets, plastic swimming pools, large toys, bicycles, fish aquariums, and large household appliances), and clean wood waste.

Bulky item Notice

For Bulky Pickup:

Bulky items and clean wood waste, not mixed with other construction/demolition material, will be collected at the scheduled bulky pickup time.  No other litter, garbage, refuse, construction/ demolition material, trash, heavy brush, or yard waste may be co-mingled with the bulky items and clean wood waste set out for collection.

Pursuant to Article 6.07 Solid Waste Code of Ordinances, if you would like to deposit heavy brush or yard waste outside of your scheduled time, you may apply for a $15.00 brush permit with the Public Works Department to dispose at the Public Works Yard (700 N. Upshaw) on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s.

One permit per residence per month.

A fine of $250.00 will be added to your utility bill if brush or bulky items are placed during a period not designated for setting out these items.

As always you may take your brush, construction material, and bulky items to El Centro Landfill, (361) 698-5000, located 3189 Cty Rd. 69, Robstown, Texas 78380,

City Wide Bulky Pickup Dates

Spring 2023

March 27th – Apr. 7th

Fall 2023

Sept. 25th – Oct. 6th

Brush Zone 1

January 2023

  • Jan. 9th – 20th

April 2023

  • Apr. 10th – 21st

July 2023

  • July 10th – 21st

October 2023

  • Oct. 9th – 20th

Place your brush items out next to the curb the WEEKEND BEFORE the START DATE of your zone to ensure it is picked up by the City. 

Brush Zone 2

January 2023

  • Jan. 23rd – Feb. 3rd

April 2023

  • Apr. 24th – May 5th

July 2023

  • July 24th – Aug 4th

October 2023

  • Oct. 23rd – Nov. 3rd

Place your brush items out next to the curb the WEEKEND BEFORE the START DATE of your zone to ensure it is picked up by the City. 

Brush Zone 3

February 2023

  • Feb. 6th – 17th

May 2023

  • May 8th- 19th

August 2023

  • August 7th – 18th

November 2023

  • Nov. 6th – 17th

Place your brush items out next to the curb the WEEKEND BEFORE the START DATE of your zone to ensure it is picked up by the City. 

Brush Zone 4

February 2023

  • Feb. 20th – March 3rd

May 2023

  • May 22nd – June 2nd

August 2023

  • August 21st – Sept. 1st

November 2023

  • Nov. 20th – Dec. 1st

Place your brush items out next to the curb the WEEKEND BEFORE the START DATE of your zone to ensure it is picked up by the City. 

Brush Zone 5

March 2023

  • March 6th – 17th

June 2023

  • June 5th – 16th

September 2023

  • September 4th – 15th

December 2023

  • Dec. 4th – 15th

Place your brush items out next to the curb the WEEKEND BEFORE the START DATE of your zone to ensure it is picked up by the City. 

Brush Zone 6

March 2023

  • March 20th – 31st

June 2023

  • June 19th – 30th

September 2023

  • September 18th – 29th

December 2023

  • Dec. 18th – 29th

Place your brush items out next to the curb the WEEKEND BEFORE the START DATE of your zone to ensure it is picked up by the City.