Smithville Town Hall informs residents on waste changes | The Locally Times
Smithville residents received information on new solid waste and recycling services from Texas Disposal Systems, effective March 1, 2026.
The city hosted a Town Hall meeting on February 27, 2026, at the Smithville Recreation Center to inform residents about the transition, providing an opportunity to understand the changes and prepare for new services. TDS services were scheduled to commence the first full week of March, starting March 4, 2026, as detailed in the March 1, 2026, City of Smithville record. This record also indicates that residents' trash and recycling pickup days may be changing, with specific schedules available on pages 2-4 of an attached document. The previous service provider's last collection occurred between February 23 and February 27, 2026. Residents were instructed to leave their old waste carts at the curb for collection during that period, according to the March 1, 2026, City of Smithville record. Information regarding the new services was posted on the City of Smithville's website on February 20 and February 23, 2026, according to City of Smithville records. ## What Residents Need to Know Residents can review the attached document, referenced in the March 1, 2026, City of Smithville record, for their updated collection schedules and service specifics. The city's proactive communication through the Town Hall and website postings supports residents in adapting to the new waste management system.