Lockhart, TX--The City of Lockhart’s solid waste collection and curbside recycling contractor, Central Texas Refuse, LLC (CTR) has finalized the transfer of ownership to Republic Services®, one of the largest waste management companies in the nation, effective immediately.

While the transition represents a change in ownership for CTR, the City assures its solid waste customers that it will not impact trash collection schedules or routes. The existing rate structure with CTR/Republic Services® will remain as outlined in its contract with the City. Customers will also continue to utilize the existing payment methods through the City’s Utility Department.

As CTR continues its transition to Republic Services®, here are what customers can expect:

• Trash collection services will continue as scheduled along the same routes.
• Existing CTR personnel will remain with the company, which includes the solid waste collection team.
• No changes in the existing services are expected, which include current recycling services.
• Maintain free access to the 130 Environmental Park landfill for drop-off during its regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eligible drop-off items also stay the same.
• No immediate changes in solid waste receptacles or fleet vehicles. These may be systematically replaced over a period of time to Republic Services-branded receptacles and vehicles.

CTR’s local office, located at 205-A S. Main St., will continue to serve as the contractor’s Lockhart hub. For additional information, call (512)243-2833.

For questions on billing, call the City’s Utility Department at (512)376-2475.