The City of Brownsville is preparing to launch a citywide curbside recycling program in January 2026, marking a major step toward expanding local sustainability efforts.
Recycling bins will be distributed this month as part of the city’s agreement with Redfish Recycling, a Brownsville-based company with more than a decade of experience providing recycling services.
The new program gives residents the opportunity to recycle many common household materials that are used every day, such as newspapers, cardboard boxes, books, magazines, mail, cartons, paperboard food boxes, plastic bottles, jugs, and containers that are labeled with a recycle 1 or 2, aluminum, and tin cans.
The new bins look like regular trash bins, but the bright red bins will not be picked up if they contain the following items: glass bottles and jars, light bulbs, food scraps, yard waste, pet waste, Styrofoam products, to-go containers, cellphones, batteries, and electronics.
Redfish Recycling will provide curbside pickup every other week, offering a convenient and reliable way for residents to participate in the program.
Recycling collects, sorts, and reuses materials that would otherwise be thrown away, turning items like paper, plastic, and metal into new products rather than sending them to the landfill.
City officials note that the launch of curbside recycling will extend the life of Brownsville’s landfill and encourage residents to become familiar with what materials can and cannot be placed in the bins.
Each household will receive one recycling cart at no cost. Those who would like an additional cart may request one free of charge, but an extra monthly pickup fee of approximately $5.39 will be applied for the additional container.
More information on pickup routes and schedules will be provided as the launch date approaches.
Redfish Recycling operates its own processing facility in Brownsville and works to support strong recycling habits across the community.
Read more about Redfish Curbside Recycling here: https://redfishrecycling.com/brownsville-route-map/
