Brush Recycling Center Information
Brush Recycling Center
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday-Saturday (CURRENTLY OPEN SUNDAYS FOR ICE STORM-RELATED DEBRIS DROP-OFF)
310 Deepwood Drive
512-218-5540
Brush Recycling/Drop-Off
Residents that live in the full purpose Round Rock city limits and pay city taxes (not simply RRISD taxes) may drop off brush (up to 2 cubic yards) for free at the Brush Recycling Center, 310 Deepwood Drive, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
*Bagged leaves and grass are accepted separately from brush drop off for residents only.*
Not accepted: Landscape waste (compost), palm trees, cacti, tree stumps, treated wood (telephone poles, railroad ties) demolition debris, rock concrete, hazardous waste and household garbage.
Drop off Prices
NOTE: NO FEES ARE CURRENTLY BEING CHARGED TO CITY OF ROUND ROCK RESIDENTS FOR THIS SERVICE AS A RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY 2023 ICE STORM. Learn more
Residents living inside Round Rock City limits must prove residency by showing a current City of Round Rock water bill and valid drivers license to qualify for free drop off (up to 2 cubic yards). Enter your address here to be sure you live within the City limits.
| Note: a cubic yard is measured by (height x width x length). Height, width and length are measured in feet. CASH or CHECK accepted ONLY. | ||
| Load Size | Residents | Non Residents |
| Small Load (2 cubic yards) of brush | No Charge | $15 per load |
| Medium Load (2-4 cubic yards) of brush | $20 per load | $20 per load |
| Large Load (more than 4 cubic yards) of brush | $40 per load | $40 per load |
Residential Curbside Pick Up Information
NOTE: NO FEES ARE CURRENTLY BEING CHARGED TO CITY OF ROUND ROCK RESIDENTS FOR THIS SERVICE AS A RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY 2023 ICE STORM. Learn more
Residents can request that brush be picked up at their home. This service is provided to Round Rock residents that live within the Round Rock city limits and pay City of Round Rock taxes. Residential curbside brush pick-up is contracted through Round Rock Refuse. Pick-up service is on Wednesdays. Requests deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The service charge is $25 for the first five minutes and $1 for each additional minute. The charge for this service is based on the length of time it takes to gather the material utilizing a brush truck with a grapple arm. The fee will appear on the resident’s City of Round Rock water utility bill.
Pick-up Requirements: Brush must be piled along the curb, with limbs no longer than 10 feet and not bundled. The brush should be unobstructed (not too close to another tree, fence, mailbox, vehicle, etc).
Service Requests: Requests can be made online or by calling the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department at 512-218-5540.
Free Mulch Program
Round Rock residents can pick up FREE mulch at the Brush Recycling Center themselves 6 days a week during regular hours.
Residents must live inside Round Rock city limits, pay City of Round Rock taxes and have proof of residency by showing a current City of Round Rock water bill and valid drivers license, qualify for free mulch. Residents may load up to 2 cubic yards of mulch during the center’s hours of operation. Or opt to pay $10 for a BRC team member to load the mulch for you ($5 for each additional cubic yard). No commercial vehicles, dump trucks or large trailers qualify for free residential mulch.
Ice Storm Recovery Underway
IMPORTANT: Residents who have a remaining pile of debris should have it placed at their curb for the City of Round Rock’s second round of pickups. Learn more
The City of Round Rock estimates that approximately 1 million cubic yards of debris fell from residents’ trees during this month’s ice storm, and the City is currently undertaking the largest cleanup effort in Round Rock’s history. At the bottom of this page, you will find a dashboard with up-to-date information about those efforts.
The City of Round Rock is offering curbside pickup services and two drop-off locations for in-city residents to dispose of brush at no cost:
Drop-Off at Deep Wood Brush Recycling Center
This is the quickest option for residents to dispose of brush, if they are able to haul it themselves. The City of Round Rock Brush Recycling Center at 310 Deep Wood Drive is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (NOTE: Normal hours have resumed — the center is no longer open on Sundays) at no charge to in-city residents.
Anyone using this service must prove residency by showing a current City of Round Rock water bill and valid drivers license. Absolutely no contract drop-off is allowed.
City of Round Rock Brush Recycling Center
310 Deep Wood Drive
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday
(NOTE: NORMAL HOURS HAVE RESUMED; NOW CLOSED ON SUNDAYS)
East Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
3939 E. Palm Valley Blvd.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Sunday
CLOSED DUE TO DECREASED VOLUME
Free mulch can still be picked up at the Brush Recycling Center at 310 Deep Wood Drive, but will need to be loaded by the resident due to staff’s focus on debris removal services.
Curbside Pickup Services
The City and its contractors have developed a systematic plan to conduct cleanup on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis. The order of neighborhoods primarily considered where the most tree damage and/or requests occurred, while ensuring crews are in each quadrant of the City at any given time. Crews are expected to generally work their way from the outskirts of the community toward the center.
Residents are strongly encouraged to move their vehicles when they see removal activities in their neighborhood, as crews will be forced to skip areas they cannot access.
Due to the volume of brush needing to be picked up, crews will be focused on picking up the bulk piles and not individual twig and leaf clean up. Residents can dispose of leftover twigs as part of their normal trash pickup or at the Brush Recycling Center.
Why can’t the City provide a specific curbside pickup schedule?
City crews and contractors are handling requests as quickly as possible, but due to the massive volume of tree limbs, some neighborhoods have taken well over a full week to clear of debris. Therefore, it is not feasible to provide exact pickup dates for residents within each neighborhood. In an effort to help residents decide the best course of action, the City has created an interactive map that shows where crews are currently working, and to identify the next group of neighborhoods set to be cleared of debris. If your neighborhood still shows that it is part of the “Future Group – Start Date TBD,” it is safe to assume your neighborhood may still be a few weeks out from being served.
REMINDER: The City’s Brush Recycling Centers remain the quickest option for residents to dispose of brush, if they are able to haul it themselves.
Round Rock Ice Storm Recovery Dashboard
Click the image below to open the Round Rock Ice Storm Recovery Dashboard in a new window.
