Staff Reports
BUDA – A new contract between the City of Buda and Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) expands waste and recycling services that residents can begin using immediately. One of the new programs available to residents is the “Bag-the-Bag” Plastic Bag and Film Recycling Program, which is designed to make plastic bag recycling more easily identifiable.
Residents may pick up the yellow bag-the-bag stuffer bags at no cost from the Utility Windows at the Municipal Building. The City also will distribute the stuffer bags at selected upcoming events. Below are columns showing a general summary of existing and expanded services offered through TDS.
Existing Services Expanded Services
Weekly Trash Collection (1 95-Gal. Cart) ALL Existing Services + those listed below
Bi-Weekly Recycling (1 95-Gal. Cart) Bi-Weekly Recycling to Also Include:
-Plastics # 1-7 -Natural Christmas Trees (January)
Green, Brown, Clear Glass, -Gable Top and Aseptic Containers
Aluminum, Tin, Steel Cans, -Large Rigid Plastic
Newsprint, Cardboard, Mags., -Household Scrap Metal (no hangers)
Office Paper -Holiday Light Recycling (January)
Bi-Weekly Green Waste Program Plastic Bags Recycling:
-10 Paper Lawn Bags of Leaves or -Single Bag to Bundle Plastic Bags,
Bundles of Brush including Dry Cleaners, Grocery,
-Leaves Bundled/Tied Not to Blue Bubble Wrap, Packaging, etc.
Exceed 4’ length and 35 pounds Quarterly On-Demand Bulky Waste
Quarterly On-Demand Bulky Waste Pick-Up Pick-Up to Also Include:
-Free Once Per Quarter -Mattresses (for a fee)
-Call TDS to Schedule Collection
-Up to 3 Cubic Yards
-Refrigerators/Freezers that have
Freon Removal Certificate
Residents who need more capacity may request an additional trash or recycling cart for an additional fee. The City also offers a 10% discount for senior citizens and a door-side service for disabled or senior residents who are unable to physically roll a cart to the curb each week. To learn more about these options, contact the City of Buda Utility Billing at 512-295-8845