New Braunfels, TX trash pickup schedule

New Braunfels trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 122,492 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked November 1, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of New Braunfels Solid Waste & Recycling Division (Public Works) collects residential garbage weekly and recycling + green waste every other week (Week A / Week B). Curbside recycling covers single-family and some smaller multifamily homes; apartments/condos drop off at the City Recycle Center. Commercial: city service or permitted private haulers.¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste every other week, on recycling day (separate truck)¹⁴¹⁰
Set out	After 8 p.m. the night before or before 6 a.m. on pickup day (collection begins 6 a.m.); $27.06 fee for a return trip if carts were not out by 6 a.m.¹
Your pickup day	Address lookup: newbraunfels.maps.arcgis.com. App: CONB Waste / New Braunfels Waste Wise (Routeware)⁷¹⁰
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. City facilities close, but the 2026 calendar shows Wed Nov 11 as a regular Week A collection day.¹⁰

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

New Braunfels holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Not published by the city (official page)
Official notice	newbraunfels.gov²

New Braunfels trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Moved to Friday	2026 calendar: Thu Jan 1 is marked red (no collection) and Fri Jan 2 teal (makeup day).¹⁰
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No change	2026 calendar shows Mon May 25 as a regular Week A collection day (not marked as a holiday).¹⁰
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No change	2026 calendar shows Mon Sep 7 as a regular Week B collection day (not marked as a holiday).¹⁰
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No change	City facilities close, but the 2026 calendar shows Wed Nov 11 as a regular Week A collection day.¹⁰
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Moved to Friday	Residential: Thursday garbage & recycling moves to Friday, Nov. 27.²
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No change	No change to residential garbage and recycling schedules (commercial Friday service shifts to Saturday, Dec. 26). Residential routes run Mon-Thu only. The calendar marks Dec 25 red and Dec 26 as a makeup day; per the holiday page, that shift applies to commercial service.²

New Braunfels trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	No change	No change to residential garbage and recycling schedules (commercial Friday service shifts to Saturday, Jan. 2).²
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Trash & Recycling, 2026 Recycling & Green Waste Collection Routes [PDF] Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in New Braunfels

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online⁵
How to request	Submit the online request form; a customer service representative calls to confirm items and collect the fee; payment is required in advance, by phone or in person; all items must be declared when scheduling. Free quarterly Bulky Goods Drop Off events are also held (2026: Mar 7, Jun 6, Sep 12, Dec 5).⁵
Limits	Only declared items; free drop-off events limit car tires to 4 per resident.⁵
Fees	$43.30 per curbside bulky pickup (non-refundable once scheduled); quarterly drop-off events free.⁵
Not accepted	Loose or bagged trash⁵ Construction or demolition materials⁵ Brush, green waste, yard debris⁵ Items mainly metal or glass (appliances, mirrors) - Freon-free appliances go to the City Recycle Center⁵ Hazardous materials⁵

Sources: Bulky & Excess Trash Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in New Braunfels

Pickup	every other week¹⁰
Type	single-stream¹¹
Glass	accepted in cart¹¹
Plastics	#1-#7 plastic containers under 5 gallons¹¹

Accepted

Plastic containers #1-#7 under 5 gallons, clean and empty¹¹
Paper: paper, newspaper, catalogs, magazines, junk mail¹¹
Glass bottles and jars, clean and empty¹¹
Food and beverage cartons (milk, juice, soup)¹¹
Cardboard and paperboard, clean and flat¹¹
Metal cans and bottles (aluminum, steel, tin)¹¹

Not accepted

Plastic bags, plastic film, shrink wrap³
Styrofoam and trash³
Batteries³
Shredded paper (bag it and put it in the garbage cart)³
Wrapping paper (trash)²
Green waste⁴

Programs

Curbside recycling $4.26/month; cart out no earlier than 8 p.m. the day before and by 6 a.m.; cardboard cut to pieces no longer than 18 inches.³

Sources: Holiday Trash & Recycling, Residential Recycling Collection, Green Waste, 2026 Recycling & Green Waste Collection Routes [PDF], Blue Bin Approved (curbside accepted items graphic on Resi… Last checked November 1, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes⁴
Season	year-round¹⁰
How often	every other week, on recycling day (separate truck)⁴
Rules	30-gallon brown paper bags (rolled closed, no tape/staples) or bundles tied with rope/twine up to 4 ft; each under 40 lb; max 20 bags/bundles per household per collection; 5 ft from the recycling cart; or bag it into the trash cart. Free bags (two bundles per week, while supplies last; from Oct 21, 2026 only at 424 and 488 S Castell Ave). Large brush piles: scheduled Brush & Limb Pickup $43.30 (up to 10x6x6 ft).⁴
Food scraps	not accepted in green waste⁴
Christmas trees	2026-27: free Christmas tree mulching - drop off real, undecorated trees at the City Recycle Center, 488 S. Castell Ave, Dec 26 through Jan 9; free mulch pick-up Sat Jan 2 - Sat Jan 9 (Tue-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon). Trees can also go out as green waste (cut in half if 8 ft+).²
Leaf collection	Leaves go out as green waste in brown paper bags on recycling day.⁴
Cleanup events	Bulky Goods Drop Off 2026 (free): Mar 7, Jun 6, Sep 12, Dec 5. Sites: City Hall (550 Landa St.), NBU Service Center (355 FM 306), Walnut Springs Elementary (1900 S. Walnut Ave.), Mesquite Creek Landfill (FM 1101 & Kohlenberg Rd.). Furniture, mattresses (fee at the landfill site, not accepted at NBU) and up to 4 car tires.¹⁰ Household Hazardous Waste drop-off 2026: Feb 21, May 16, Oct 17.¹⁰ Electronics Recycling event 2026: Jan 24 (one free event each January).¹⁰ City Shred Day: Sat Nov 14, 2026.¹³

Sources: Holiday Trash & Recycling, Green Waste, 2026 Recycling & Green Waste Collection Routes [PDF], Garbage & Recycling (department page, events list) Last checked November 1, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City Recycle Center

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	488 S. Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX · Map⁶
Hours	Tue-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am-12:00 pm; closed Sun-Mon (effective May 16, 2026)⁶
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	New Braunfels residents and businesses; proof of residency (ID or utility bill) required⁶
Accepts	Single-stream recyclables, white #6 foam, cardboard (cut to 30x60 in), scrap metal and appliances without Freon; no bagged recyclables, green waste or trailer loads⁶

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: City Recycle Center Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	newbraunfels.gov (redirects to the city's ArcGIS Survey123 request form: uncollected bins, broken bins, bulk pickup)¹
Phone	Solid Waste and Recycling Division (830) 221-4040, 424 S. Castell Ave; City Hall 830-221-4000 (site footer: 550 Landa St.)⁸
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	newbraunfels.gov

Sources: Residential Garbage Collection, Contact Us (Solid Waste and Recycling Division) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

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New Braunfels trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in New Braunfels?

Trash is collected weekly. New Braunfels does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (newbraunfels.maps.arcgis.com) or the CONB Waste / New Braunfels Waste Wise (Routeware) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in New Braunfels?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Friday: Residential: Thursday garbage & recycling moves to Friday, Nov. 27.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in New Braunfels?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. No change: No change to residential garbage and recycling schedules (commercial Friday service shifts to Saturday, Dec. 26). Residential routes run Mon-Thu only. The calendar marks Dec 25 red and Dec 26 as a makeup day; per the holiday page, that shift applies to commercial service.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in New Braunfels?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. No change: No change to residential garbage and recycling schedules (commercial Friday service shifts to Saturday, Jan. 2).

How do I get rid of bulky items in New Braunfels?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Submit the online request form; a customer service representative calls to confirm items and collect the fee; payment is required in advance, by phone or in person; all items must be declared when scheduling. Free quarterly Bulky Goods Drop Off events are also held (2026: Mar 7, Jun 6, Sep 12, Dec 5). Fees: $43.30 per curbside bulky pickup (non-refundable once scheduled); quarterly drop-off events free.

Does New Braunfels recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in New Braunfels?

Use the city’s online form (newbraunfels.gov) or call Solid Waste and Recycling Division (830) 221-4040, 424 S. Castell Ave; City Hall 830-221-4000 (site footer: 550 Landa St.).

Sources

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Residential Garbage CollectionCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Trash & RecyclingCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Recycling CollectionCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Green WasteCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky & Excess TrashCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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City Recycle CenterCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Mobile AppCity · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Contact Us (Solid Waste and Recycling Division)City · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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City Council Approves Changes to Solid Waste & Recycling Operations (Aug 13, 2024)City · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Recycling & Green Waste Collection Routes [PDF]City · newbraunfels.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Blue Bin Approved (curbside accepted items graphic on Residential Recycling page)City · newbraunfels.gov · checked November 1, 2026
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Garbage & Recycling Service Map (webmap config)City · newbraunfels.maps.arcgis.com · checked November 1, 2026
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Garbage & Recycling (department page, events list)City · newbraunfels.gov · checked November 1, 2026

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