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RECYCLING CENTER
Mission:
Our mission is to provide quality services to our customers in the reuse, reduction, and recycling of materials and to prolong the life of the landfill as well as be environmentally friendly.Responsibilities:
- Accept recyclables from citizens in the local and surrounding communities and coordinate the removal of recyclables with commodity vendors.
- Accept residential waste for disposal thus lowering the traffic volume in the landfill.
- Provide mulch and compost products that can be purchased by our customers.
Goal:
- To provide recycling services to all of Brown County and surrounding counties.
Objectives:
- To provide a clean, safe drop-off center for residential trash and recyclables.
- Organize recycling programs such as community clean-ups, school recycling programs, and in-town recycling programs.
- To provide employees with up-to-date training so they can provide customers with the best service possible.
Residential Disposal:
The residential discount rate is $5.00 per pickup or single-axle trailer. To receive this rate customer must present a City of Brownwood water bill (within the last 6 months) and a matching driver's license.Out of the city limits rate is $13.00 per pick-up or single-axle trailer.
No commercial loads will be accepted at the Recycling Center. They must go to the landfill.
All unsecured loads will be charged a $20.00 fee. A load is secured if completely covered by a tarp or a net as determined by landfill staff.
Mulch
(when available)
Picked up on-site:( When available)
- $3 per cu\yd for City of Brownwood Residents with water bill and matching driver's license.
- $5 per cu\yd for all citizens outside the Brownwood city limits.
Delivery :
- We will not be offering deliveries of mulch or compost at this time.
Compost
(when available)
Picked up on-site:
- $7 per cu\yd for City of Brownwood residents with water bill and matching driver's license.
- $10 per cu\yd for citizens residing outside of Brownwood city limits.
Delivery by city staff:
- We will not be offering deliveries of mulch or compost at this time.
Brush Fee's:
City of Brownwood customers:
Free with a water bill and matching driver's license as long as load is covered with a tarp or a net.
Citizens outside of the Brownwood City limits:
$5 per pick-up truck\single axle trailer.
$10 per dual axle trailer or larger.
All loads entering the facility must be covered with a tarp or a net or a $20 additional fee will be charged.