Summary
Staff proposed a $21 brush collection fee to cover rising collection and disposal costs, but council reduced it to $10 after debating convenience versus service costs and potential impacts on illegal dumping.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates partial cost recovery for brush collection services, shifting a portion of expenses from general residential rates to active users.
Non-users of brush collection services avoid subsidizing the service for others.
Residents or businesses with improperly placed trash cans or those disposing of mattresses.
Mentions & discussions (14)
City Council — September 1, 2026
New fees for brush and non-collectible items are being introduced to help the city recover the costs of these services.
City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 28, 2026
The city is facing a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, forcing the council to consider cutting services, events, and vacant staff positions.
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Although the Killeen City Council appeared supportive of the idea of a poet laureate program, the council members agreed that it was an expense the city could not afford with this current budget.
City Council — June 16, 2026
Staff proposed a $21 brush collection fee to cover rising collection and disposal costs, but council reduced it to $10 after debating convenience versus service costs and potential impacts on illegal dumping.
City Council - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Jun 16, 2026
The city is deciding how to spend over $1.4 million in federal grants for housing and community services. Residents can influence these decisions by submitting comments on the proposed action plan through July 28.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The city is reviewing how it funds outside organizations like the National Mounted Warfare Foundation and the Bell County Health District, with some council members questioning the return on investment for city taxpayers.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The city amended its 2026 budget to reallocate funds, primarily moving excess fund balance to capital improvement projects and making routine adjustments.
City Council Workshop - Feb 23, 2026
City staff presented a projection for the 2027 budget that indicates a potential shortfall, highlighting the "extremely tight" financial situation. This means the city may need to make difficult decisions about revenue and expenditures to balance the budget and maintain services.
City of Killeen facing another projected deficit in next year’s budget
City of Killeen facing another projected deficit in next year’s budget The Killeen Daily Herald
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The city council approved amendments to the FY2026 budget to account for year-end carry-forwards and other necessary financial adjustments.
Killeen presents balanced but strained FY 2026 budget
Killeen presents balanced but strained FY 2026 budget The Killeen Daily Herald
Killeen, Texas residents concerned about lack of input from community on city budget for next year
Killeen, Texas residents concerned about lack of input from community on city budget for next year KWTX
City Council Workshop — September 6, 2022
The city is implementing multi-year rate adjustments for commercial solid waste (8% increase) and water (6.2% increase) to cover rising operational costs and align revenues with expenses.
City Council (Work) — August 16, 2022
The city is considering adding a higher disposal fee for non-residents at the solid waste facility, moving from $61.60 to $92.40 per ton to better cover operational costs and generate extra revenue.
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