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When are the Community Collection Events?

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Community Collection Events

The City of Georgetown hosts two collection events each year typically in April and September to provide residents with a convenient way to dispose of bulky or hard-to-recycle items. Events are held at the Georgetown Municipal Complex. Please enter the complex via Industrial Ave when coming from Austin Ave. The event includes services such as paper shredding, electronics recycling, mattress and furniture disposal, and more.

Accepted items include:

  • Mattress & Box Springs
  • Furniture (Good, Stable condition only) 
  • Electronics (All data will be destroyed before recycling components)
  • Tires (Limit 4 per vehicle)
  • Scrap metal
  • Household Appliances (metal only)
  • Metal Lawn Equipment (all fluids removed)
  • Crayons (for donation/recycling)
  • Paper Shredding (3 Boxes/Bags per Person) 
Hazardous materials, medical waste, batteries, light bulbs, and construction debris are not accepted.

Each event supports a local nonprofit through voluntary donations.

For dates, accepted items, and donation information, visit the city’s Community Collection Events page or email recycle@georgetowntexas.gov.

Additional Links:

Garbage and Recycle Website

Household Hazardous Waste Events

Bulky Waste Pickup

Updated 4/21/2026 10:08 AM
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