Starting in January 2026, Brownsville homeowners will be required to have a recycling bin at their home.

“Every household will be provided a cart for recycling, and they will pay a monthly fee whether they use that cart or not,” Brownsville Deputy City Manager Alan Guard said.

The initiative was approved by city commissioners during an August meeting.

Guard said the purpose is to not only rid the city of litter, but to also extend the life of the city's landfill.

“It’s the environmentally right thing to do, the city operates a landfill and that landfill only has so much life to it,” Guard said. “The longer we can get that landfill to last, the better for the community."

The city does not have its own recycling center. It’s why they're contracting with Redfish Recycling in the effort.

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