The Residential Collection division of the Sanitation Department collects the city's residential refuse and garbage as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Department provides the necessary services and the proper sanitary environment to maintain the health and well being of the citizens of Brenham. All residential solid waste is collected and disposed of in accordance with the United State Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and City ordinances to maintain the cleanliness of the city. The Department serves almost 5,000 residential customers.
Every residential customer receives a supply of large trash bags.
Garbage is to be placed in these bags and the bags placed at the curb by 8 a.m. on the appropriate collection days. Garbage should not be placed in containers. The cost of the bags is included in the monthly rate for residential garbage collection. On Wednesdays, the Sanitation Department picks up bagged leaves and yard wastes from residents who have called to schedule a pickup. The Commercial Collection division of the Sanitation Department collects and disposes of the refuse and garbage of the businesses with which it contracts to facilitate the day to day operations of these businesses and to provide a clean and attractive environment.