Sanitation & Recycling

The City of Elkhart contracts solid waste collection and recycling with Live Oak Waste Company. Everyone within the city limits is required to have garbage collection.

When bundled and/or contained properly, most trash and debris can be disposed of at the curbside with your regular garbage service days. 

Please get in touch with City Hall for any questions on trash or recycling at 903-764-5657 EXT 4.

City of Elkhart’s Annual City Clean-up

June 6th and 7th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or until dumpsters are full, 

Located at EVFD 12740 South Hwy 19, Elkhart, TX 75839

The city holds an annual community clean-up in the spring to allow residents to dispose of bulky waste and brush. The event intends to encourage residents to clean out their yards and garages of bulky items collected over time and present a health hazard.

Residents will enter the fire department's right side and drive to the left. Please stay in your vehicle while the Public Works crew helps unload items.

Residents must show a City water bill at the drop-off location. This service is limited to residents with city water and trash services.

The city will NOT accept:

• Tires
• Chemicals
• Paint
• Contractors' construction materials
• Household waste
• Liquids, solvents, and any items containing freon
• Car parts
• Bricks, rocks, stones, and cement
• Batteries

The city will accept:

• Brush and limbs--The brush needs to be manageable and able to be picked up by hand. Any unmanageable brush will be turned away.
• Appliances without Freon.
• Electronics
• Furniture
• Junk
• Limited construction material for private use.

For more information, you can call the City Office at 903-764-5657.

Trash Pick Up Schedule Map

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