Brownwood residents should plan for city facility closures and a revised curbside trash schedule on Monday, October 12, 2026, as the city observes Columbus Day. Brownwood City Hall, the Landfill, the Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities will be closed that day.

Regular operating hours for all non-emergency facilities will resume Tuesday, October 13. Residents who need to visit a city office, landfill or recycling center should plan around the one-day closure.

Trash collection schedule

Brownwood’s curbside trash routes will shift at the start of the holiday week. Monday routes will be collected Tuesday, October 13, while Tuesday routes will be collected Wednesday, October 14. Thursday and Friday routes will remain on their regular schedules.

Residents should place their carts at the curb by 7 a.m. to help ensure collection. Questions or concerns about the schedule can be directed to the city at 325-643-4200.

Emergency and facility contacts

Emergency services for water line breaks and sewer backups will remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 325-646-6000.

For questions about the Landfill, residents can call 325-646-6574. Recycling Center questions can be directed to 325-641-8832.