Collections to begin July 9
TEMPLE, TX (July 3, 2025) – The Temple City Council has approved a resolution authorizing a partnership with Ceres Environmental Services (CES) to perform a citywide brush and bulk cleanup beginning Wednesday, July 9.
This contractor-led effort will help address a backlog of brush and bulk waste collection caused by recent equipment issues. CES crews will operate Monday through Saturday for approximately 22 days, helping restore consistent service and making room for scheduled maintenance of city trucks and equipment.
This is a critical step in improving our solid waste operations. These supplemental services will allow us to address current delays, establish a more reliable collection schedule moving forward, and respond to the needs of our growing city. We’re grateful to City Council for their support in making this possible.
Justin Brantley, Solid Waste Division Director
Residents are encouraged to prepare their items for this one-time citywide sweep by following the guidelines below:
- Place brush and bulk piles at the curb
- Do not place piles in the streets or on sidewalks
- Keep piles away from water meters, gas lines, mailboxes, and fire hydrants
- No alley pickups will be made
To ensure efficiency, collection crews will move through the city zone by zone, beginning in Area 2. Zone updates will be posted to templetx.gov/solidwaste as collections progress.
This is the first step in a broader effort to improve long-term brush and bulk services. For more information and updates, visit templetx.gov/solidwaste.