Homestead Estates Trash & Recycling

Residents of Homestead Estates enjoy weekly trash and recycling collection provided by the City of Elgin. Understanding the schedule, proper set-out rules, and what can—and cannot—be collected helps keep our neighborhood beautiful while supporting responsible waste management.

Weekly Trash & Recycling – Every Tuesday

City of Elgin - Utilities Department

Phone: 512-281-5724
Web: https://www.elgintexas.gov/261/Trash-Recycling

Recycling Services in Elgin

Recycling is included with regular weekly trash service for all residential customers inside city limits. Recycling provides multiple community benefits:

• Conserves natural resources by reducing the need for raw materials
• Creates jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries
• Saves landfill space and cuts disposal costs

What Can Be Recycled?

• Paper & Cardboard – flattened boxes, office paper, newspapers, magazines
• Metal Cans – aluminum and steel food/beverage cans
• Plastic Bottles & Jugs – with necks/narrow openings (#1 and #2 most accepted)
• Glass Bottles & Jars – if accepted by the local program (check local recycling guide)
• Cartons – juice, milk, and soup cartons

Do NOT place these in recycling carts:

• Plastic bags and film
• Food-soiled containers
• Styrofoam
• Batteries or electronics
• Garden hoses, ropes, cords
• Hazardous materials

Tip: Recyclables should be clean, empty, and dry. When in doubt, throw it out—contamination increases processing costs and can cause good recyclables to be landfilled.

For more details, see the Recycling Guide.

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Quarterly Bulk Trash Pickup

Bulk trash pickup occurs once per quarter on your normal trash day—meaning Tuesday for Homestead Estates.

Set-Out Rules

(City Ordinance: Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-272)
To avoid citations or fines:

• Place items at the curb no earlier than 5 PM, two days before collection.
• All uncollected items must be removed by 7 AM the day after pickup.
• Volume limit: Up to 3 cubic yards (~the size of a standard pickup truck bed).
• Exceeding the limit or improper set-out may result in a citation.

Items Allowed for Bulk Pickup

• Furniture (couches, chairs, tables)
• Mattresses
• Appliances without refrigerants
• Bundled brush in manageable lengths
• Large household items that do not fit in the trash cart

Items NOT Accepted for Bulk Pickup

Residents are responsible for disposing of the following:

• Dead animals
• Whole trees
• Construction debris (drywall, lumber, fixtures like tubs or toilets)
• Household electronics
• Hazardous waste
• Piles over 3 cubic yards

Note: Construction debris and hazardous waste require proper off-site disposal.

Why Proper Trash & Recycling Practices Matter

Responsible waste handling supports the community by:

• Reducing street clutter and preventing stormwater drainage blockages
• Lowering neighborhood sanitation issues
• Enhancing curb appeal
• Supporting city efficiency and cost savings
• Improving environmental sustainability

Homestead Estates residents play a key role in keeping the neighborhood clean and eco-friendly simply by following established guidelines.