Smithville Residents Must Leave Old Carts for Pickup | The Locally Times
Smithville residents must leave old trash and recycling carts at the curb for final collection Feb. 23-27 ahead of the March 1 switch to Texas Disposal Systems.
Smithville residents must place their old trash and recycling carts at the curb for final collection between February 23 and February 27, 2026. This action precedes the City of Smithville's transition to Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) as its new solid waste and recycling service provider, effective March 1, 2026. TDS services are scheduled to commence on March 4, 2026, marking the first full week of their operation, according to the City of Smithville's notice posted February 20, 2026. This change in providers means residents' current trash and recycling pickup days may be altered. The City's notice references an attached document for specific new schedules, which was not publicly available as of the posting date. The previous service provider was not identified in the public notice. ## Preparing for New Service Residents should ensure their old carts are accessible for pickup by the outgoing provider during the designated week. The City of Smithville's public notice does not detail the financial terms of the new contract with TDS, including any potential changes to resident fees or the city's expenditure. Additionally, the notice does not provide explicit instructions for residents regarding the acquisition or delivery of new trash and recycling carts from Texas Disposal Systems. Residents can anticipate further information from the City of Smithville regarding their new pickup schedules and any changes to service logistics as the March 1 transition approaches.