Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Summary
The city formalized solid waste rules and fees, including a $10 container relocation fee when trash cans are blocked and sanitation workers must move them, a $75 commercial premium service fee, and $20 mattress disposal fees for non-residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Recovers operational costs for container repositioning, commercial special trips, and bulk mattress disposal.
Efficient waste collection operations benefit sanitation crews and compliant residents.
Residents or businesses violating container placement rules or disposing of mattresses will incur extra fees.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council — September 1, 2026
New fees for brush and non-collectible items are being introduced to help the city recover the costs of these services.
City Council — June 16, 2026
The city proposed a $21 fee for brush pickup to cover rising operational costs, but council members pushed back, settling on $10 to keep it affordable for residents.
Memorial Day closures, trash pick-up times announced for Killeen, Cove and Heights
Memorial Day closures, trash pick-up times announced for Killeen, Cove and Heights The Killeen Daily Herald
Winter storm impacts Killeen Solid Waste Department collection routes
Winter storm impacts Killeen Solid Waste Department collection routes KCENTV.com
Killeen Solid Waste Collection Delayed Due to Weather Conditions - KWKT
Killeen Solid Waste Collection Delayed Due to Weather Conditions KWKT - FOX 44
Killeen Solid Waste Collection Delayed Due to Weather Conditions
Killeen Solid Waste Collection Delayed Due to Weather Conditions FOX 44
City Council — January 6, 2026
The city formalized solid waste rules and fees, including a $10 container relocation fee when trash cans are blocked and sanitation workers must move them, a $75 commercial premium service fee, and $20 mattress disposal fees for non-residents.
City of Killeen, Texas, is Seeking Bids for Weekly Solid Waste Service
City of Killeen, Texas, is Seeking Bids for Weekly Solid Waste Service Waste360
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