Welcome to Republic Services of
Alvarado, TX
At Republic Services, we are committed to providing reliable and responsible recycling and waste disposal solutions day in and day out. With a 99.9% pickup reliability rate and a 42% better safety performance than industry average, we work to ensure safe and dependable solutions for your home, business, and community.
Customer Service #:
254-687-2456
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday Schedule
We observe the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If your pickup day falls on one of these holidays, it will be delayed by one day. For example, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday. Service normally provided on Thursday will shift to Friday, and Friday will shift to Saturday.
Additional Resources
Landfill
Itasca Landfill
2550 FM 66
Itasca, TX 76055
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Start here to find the frequently asked questions about waste disposal, recycling, and other waste management topics.
We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. When one of these three holidays falls on a weekday, collection service will be delayed one day. For example, on Thanksgiving, Thursday routes will run on Friday; Friday routes will run on Saturday.
Recycling
Commonly accepted recyclables include: paper, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum. Glass acceptance varies by location and exceptions do exist, based on location so please contact your local provider for details.
NOTE: all recyclables must be
- Aerosol Cans (empty only)
- Aluminum & Tin Cans
- Aluminum Foil
- Cardboard
- Cereal Boxes (without lining)
- Drink Boxes
- Egg Cartons
- Foam Cups & Plates
- Glass Bottles & Jars
- Juice Cartons
- Junk Mails & Brochures
- Laundry Bottles
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Plastic Bottles & Containers
- Plastic Bags (the best option is to return these to your grocery store)
- Plastic Milk Jugs
- Phone Books
- Wrapping Paper
- Files & Folders
- Mixed Waste Paper & Catalogs
- Paper or Frozen Food Boxes
- Paper Bags
- Flattened Cardboard
NOT ACCEPTABLE: Waxed & Carbon Paper, Food & Liquid Waste (Soiled Materials), Solid Waste & Yard Waste, Hazardous E-Waste
We do NOT recycle the following materials:
- Batteries -
See our Universal Waste page for more information - Carbon paper
- Clothing, Textiles, or Linens
- Diapers and Pet Pads
- Electronics
- Fluids or Food waste (soiled materials)
- Needles or syringes (Medical & Sharps waste) -
See our Medical Sharps Disposal and Needle Disposal page for more information - Mirrors or ceramics
- Stickers & address labels
- Styrofoam, tissue, paper towels, or napkins
- Plastic-coated paper
- Waxed paper
- Window glass
- Light bulbs -
See our Universal Waste page for more information - Ceramics
- Cookware
- Hardcover books
- Polystyrene foam plastic (even if it has the recycling symbol)
- Plastic Toys
- Shredded Paper
- Solid Waste and Yard waste
- Hazardous E-waste
- Tanglers (garden hoses, wires, chains or electronics)
Bulk, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste
Bulky Waste, Appliances, and Yard Waste are collected on regular trash day. You may set out a combination of items not to exceed 2 cubic yards per collection day.
- Non-compactable (brick, dirt, composition shingles) must be in a container less than 50 pounds.
- Kitchen items, household/bedroom furniture, household appliances, hot water heaters, etc.(up to 2 cubic yards).
- Freon items must have Freon removed and tagged by a licensed professional.
- Brush must be cut, tied and bundled not exceeding 4' length x 6" diameter, no more than 40 lbs in weight per bundle or item.
- Loose brush is not accepted.
A special pick up for any item over 2 cubic yards can be arranged for a fee. Please call Republic Services at 254-687-2456.
