Commercial & Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

Contractor Waste Management
2708 W. 7th Street
Texarkana, Texas 75501
903-794-4111
Regular Collection Once a week
Recycling Collection Once a week
Holiday Collection WM routes serviced on all weekday holidays except for Thanksgiving & Christmas
Current Rate Structure

For recycling information,

please view the

Sustainability Guide 2013

a one stop shop for recycling information.

FAQ's

Question
What will Waste Management pick up on their one day per week collection?
Answer
  • Regular house hold garbage properly placed in green poly-cart
  • Recyclables placed loosely in recycling cart with yellow lid - see lid for list of recyclables
  • Yard waste (leaves, pine needles, clippings, etc.) properly bagged in non-plastic biodegradable bags, cardboard boxes or personal trash cans
  • Limbs 3 inches in diameter or less, not longer than 4ft. in bundles of 40lbs or less
Question
What about old furniture and appliances?
Answer
Residents are allowed to place one cubic yard of bulk waste at curbside with their waste and recycling carts on the same collection day each week. One cubic yard of bulk waste is the equivalent of the addition of two of the 96 gallon waste carts or an item the size of a refrigerator, sofa, large chair, or washing machine. Those needing to remove an amount of bulk waste exceeding the one cubic yard allotment may make arrangements for the removal of such items by contacting Waste Management (903) 794-4111 to schedule a pick-up and make payment arrangements.
Question
What can I place in my recycling cart for recycling?
Answer
  • Aluminum and tin cans (empty and rinsed)
  • Paper (newspapers, paperback books, office paper, junk mail, magazines, phone books)
  • Cardboard / paperboard (flattened or cut)
  • All plastic jugs & bottles
    • Milk jugs, water bottles, soft drink containers, laundry detergent containers, and all HDPE Code No. 1 & 7 plastic containers (empty and rinsed)
    • For safety purposes, please remove caps from containers before recycling)

** No glass, styrofoam, plastic bags, food contamination, light or fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, sharp metal, hazardous or medical waste, household cleaners or garden chemicals accepted

Question
How do I register a complaint or receive additional information?
Answer
  • Waste Management: 903-794-4111
  • City of Texarkana, TX: 903-798-3900
  • Code Enforcement: 903-798-3944
Question
Do I have access to a landfill?
Answer
Yes, Waste Management operates a landfill that is located west of New Boston on U.S. 82, just east of I-30. There is no disposal fee for Texarkana residents for regular household waste (bring water bill for proof of residency). However, construction or remodel debris does not qualify for free disposal and will be charged on a per ton basis. The phone number is (903) 628-6595.
Question
What is the current rate that I am being billed for solid waste collection and recycling?
Answer
Residential customers are currently being billed $16.97 plus tax per month on the refuse portion of the water bill. For a rate comparison with other cities across the state of Texas please see below.
Question
Are there other options for green waste disposal?
Answer
Yes, Texarkana Water Utilities accepts limbs, brush, etc., up to 8 inches in diameter, at its compost site on South Stateline. Composting Center