City of Brownwood Recycling Center

04/23/2026

04/14/2026

03/31/2026

Brownwood City Hall, Landfill and Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities will close Friday, April 3rd. Regular operating hours will resume Saturday April 4th for the Landfill and Monday April 6th for all other non-emergency facilities.

For adjusted sanitation schedule, emergency contact numbers, and additional info: btxgov.info/GoodFridayClosure

02/24/2026

Weldon Watkins, Sanitation Operator I, has been awarded a challenge coin by the Public Works Superintendents in recognition of his outstanding service to the City of Brownwood. Challenge coins are a tradition in many organizations, given to honor exceptional achievement, service, and commitment to core values.

Since joining the City on March 4, 2024, Weldon has consistently modeled the ISERVE core values. Weldon demonstrates a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take on any task without complaint. He shows up each day ready to work and committed to serving the community.

02/11/2026

Prescribed burn in progress resulting in visible smoke.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), along with the National Guard, is conducting a prescribed burn on property at the Camp Bowie Training Center. If weather permits, the burn will continue during daytime hours over the next few days.

01/29/2026

All non-emergency facilities, with the exception of the Brownwood Senior Citizen Center, will reopen on Thursday, January 29th.

Brownwood Senior Citizens Center will only be delivering home delivery meals and will not be serving in-person congregate meals.

For updated operations and winter weather resources, including emergency contacts view: https://btxgov.info/weather

01/25/2026

The Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed on Monday the 26th.

All non-emergency facilities, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, January 26th. Emergency services will continue to operate as normal including Fire, Police, and Dispatch.

Winter weather emergency contacts, ongoing updates, and resources can be found online at https://btxgov.info/weather

01/24/2026

The Landfill and Recycling Center are closed today.

01/16/2026

Brownwood City Hall, Landfill and Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities will close Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular operating hours will resume Tuesday, January 20th.

btxgov.info/MLKday2026 for more information and sanitation schedule.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at the City of Brownwood!

Reminder that Brownwood City Hall, Landfill and Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities are closed today, Thursday, January 1st for New Year's Day.