Nueces County provides for the collection of household garbage and brush in the rural areas through the use of a private solid waste contractor. Through the competitive bidding process the Nueces County Commissioners Court approved Absolute Industries as the curbside solid waste collection service for our county. The Nueces County Solid Waste Order was adopted on November 12, 2002 and became effective February 1, 2003. The Order requires all rural residents to use the curbside solid waste collection service provided by the County.

This Order is pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code, section 364.034. As with any change, county residents can expect some initial inconvenience. Routes and schedules will be prepared and modified as necessary to provide the best service. All rural residents will be billed by Absolute Industries the approved collection fee and will be provided curbside garbage and brush collection services.

For any questions, call Absolute Industries Garbage Collection @ 361-767-4234.

Below are some frequently asked questions about garbage and trash collection.

Remember:
You are responsible for knowing the law concerning solid waste disposal. Illegal dumping, littering and public nuisances are all violations of the law, punishable either as misdemeanors or felonies, depending upon the volume and frequency