Residential Recycling Collection

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When to Put Your Garbage and Recycling Cart Out


Residential garbage, recycling, and green waste collection begins at 6 am.

Carts can be placed on the curb after 8pm the night before your pick-up day or before 6 am on your pick-up day.

If carts are not on the curb by 6 am on your collection day, a fee of $27.06 will be assessed if residents want trucks to return before their next scheduled pick-up day.

See City Ordinance Section 110-4 for more details on residential garbage, recycling, and green waste collection.

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What can go in your carts

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Residential Recycling Overview

Curbside residential recycling collection is provided to all single-family and some smaller multifamily dwellings. Residential recycling collection rates  are $4.26 per month (last adjusted in 2010). Residents who live in apartments and condominiums can still recycle, but must drop-off their recyclables at the City Recycle Center. 

Please Remember:


  • Do not bag items - leave them loose in your cart.
  • Become familiar with the accepted items list. Keep all plastic bags, styrofoam, and trash out.
  • Clean out containers for recycling.
  • Flatten boxes - cardboard should be cut into pieces no longer than 18 inches.
  • Keep your cart 5 feet away from any obstacle, including Green Waste bags.
  • Place your cart at the curb with the wheels and handle facing your home. Lid must be completely closed.
  • Place your cart out no earlier than 8 p.m. the day before your collection day.
  • Place your cart at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on your collection day.

More Recycling Info

  1. Batteries
  2. Plastic Bags
  3. Electronics
  4. Plastic Foam
  5. Mattresses
  6. Shredded PAper

Batteries


08-01_Keep_Batteries_Out_SOCIAL2 (1)The City of New Braunfels does not provide recycling services for most battery types—batteries are NOT permitted in your recycle cart. When not disposed of properly, discarded batteries contribute to fires in trucks, landfills, and recycling centers. 

Check local retailers or search online to find options for battery recycling.  All batteries can be safely recycled at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events. Follow the City events calendar to stay up to date on all special events and drop-off days or download the CONB Waste Mobile App.

For more information on how to properly dispose of your batteries, head to Call2Recycle. 

Battery Information


Single-Use Batteries

  • Alkaline Manganese: Mercury has been phased out of these batteries so they can be disposed of in the landfill. However, they do contain metals that can be recovered if recycled properly.
  • Silver Oxide: These button batteries are often found in watches. These batteries contain mercury and should not be disposed of in the landfill.
  • Lead Acid Batteries: These batteries power the engines of cars, boats, etc. They are extremely toxic and must be recycled. Fortunately, many automotive shops accept the old battery when you purchase a new battery. You can also bring them to Household Hazardous Waste events.

Rechargeable Batteries

  • Alkaline Manganese: Mercury has been phased out of these batteries so they can be disposed of in the landfill. However, they do contain metals that can be recovered if recycled properly.
  •  Nickel-cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride & Lithium Ion - These batteries can be purchased as a substitute for alkaline manganese batteries but also represent the batteries found in your cell phone, cordless power tools, and other cordless electronic devices.