City of Burnet Service Information
The Solid Waste and Recycling Service Provider for the City of Burnet
Effective November 1, 2026, Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), a group of locally owned and managed companies, will be the new Solid Waste and Recycling Services provider for the City of Burnet. TDS is honored to service the City of Burnet to provide enhanced dependable service and outstanding customer care, for both residential and commercial customers. Backed by TDS’ locally managed Creedmoor facilities, Burnet residents benefit from efficient service, environmental stewardship, and a strong connection to the community.
Are you a City of Burnet resident?
As your service provider, we want to share important information about your collection services and provide helpful reminders to ensure a smooth and efficient curbside collection experience. Thank you for trusting Texas Disposal Systems as we support the sustainability of the Burnet community. Please note, your scheduled collection day may change. Please follow the City of Burnet’s official communication channels for updates regarding your service schedule and transition details.
New TDS Cart Delivery for Residential Customers
Residential customers will receive new green TDS carts between October 19 and October 30. Please note, the color of your carts is changing. Cart delivery may not occur on the same day. Trash carts will be delivered first, followed by recycling carts.
- Trash: Green cart with a black lid.
- Recycling: Green cart with a tan lid.
Trash and Recycling Collection
Trash collection is provided every week using your 96-gallon TDS trash cart (black lid). Additional carts are available upon request by calling the City, for an additional fee.
Recycling collection is provided every other week using your 96-gallon TDS recycling cart (tan lid).
Reference the TDS Recycling Guide to see what materials are accepted and what should stay out of your recycling cart.
TDS does not accept hazardous materials or other prohibited materials in your carts. Recycling must be free of trash and other contaminants. Contamination fees may apply if recycling is contaminated or if trash or hazardous materials are placed in the recycling cart.
Enhanced Bulky & Brush Collection Service
City of Burnet residential customers receive weekly bulky and brush pickup. Each household may receive one (1) bulky waste item pickup or up to two (2) cubic yards of bulky waste or brush pickup per week, with each collection limited to a maximum of two cubic yards.
Commercial Customer Service Information
Trash collection: Commercial solid waste collection occurs one (1) to five (5) times per week. Commercial customers utilizing carts may request additional 96-gallon trash carts at an additional fee.
Recycling collection: Optional commercial single stream recycling collection occurs every other week. TDS will provide one (1) 96-gallon recycling cart for each commercial customer requesting such service. Commercial customers may request additional 96-gallon recycling carts at an additional fee. This service is optional and provided upon the request of the commercial customer.
Roll-off dumpster collection: Commercial solid waste collection occurs between one (1) and five (5) days weekly for customers receiving pickup via dumpster, permanent roll-off, or compactor roll-off.
Need Additional Carts?
Additional carts may be requested through the City of Burnet and provided at an additional fee.
Service Information
For questions about collection schedules, missed pickups, damaged carts, or other collection-related concerns, contact Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) Customer Care at (844) 873-7734.
For questions about starting, stopping, or changing service, requesting additional carts, or billing, contact the City of Burnet Utility Department at (512) 756-6093.
Waste Wizard Notifications
The TDS Waste Wizard allows you to stay up to date on service alerts and scheduling changes, view your cart collection calendar, sign up for custom reminders regarding your curbside service and learn about proper disposal of common household items through our “What Goes Where” tool.
What's Accepted?
The “What’s Accepted” feature on the TDS website allows customers to search for commonly used items to determine which waste stream the item should be placed in and offers solutions for items that TDS does not accept.
Service Requests
All service issues and requests can be submitted through the TDS Waste Wizard. When submitting a request, residents can provide comments, their location and contact information, and upload images to help explain the issue. Requests are sent directly to the TDS Customer Care team, who will review and respond in a timely manner.
Additional Service Information
For more information regarding your collection service, please click here.
Scan the QR Code on Your Cart for More Information
For more information regarding your collection service, please scan the QR code sticker on top of your cart lid OR reference the QR code below.
