Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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No, we are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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The bills are sent out the last working day of every month.
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On Monday through Thursday, if you come in the morning then service will be done by the end of the day. If you come on Friday, service will be done on Monday.
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The bills are due on the 15th of every month. Visit our Utilities Page for more information.
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We only service inside the city limits. If you live in Indian Lake, Lake Thunderbird, etc. your service is provided by someone else.
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The fuel rates are constantly changing.
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Various reasons, depending on your usage for the month. For example, your bill may be higher during summer months because of air conditioning use.
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Trash is picked up on designated days depending on where you live. Please look at the map to determine your days for pickup. Waste Management will pick up between 7 AM and 5 PM on your designated pickup days. Please have your trash out before 7 AM.
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Beginning January 1, 2024, there will be an annual fee per household to use the Recycling Center. There will be two (2) different membership cards – one for residents($50/year) and one for non-residents ($100/year). Recycling Center membership cards will be available at City Hall (317 Main).
New Business Hours:
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Open: Tuesday- Saturday: 8 AM - 5 PM
City of Smithville Recycling Center located at 404 Royston Street, Smithville, TX 78957
Here Are the Materials Acceptable for Recycling and How to Prepare Them:
Newspaper, Plastic, Metals, Cardboard, Waste Oil, Newspaper with glossy inserts, magazines, and catalogs, Number 1 and Number 2 soft drink bottles, milk jugs, etc...
Aluminum, steel, and food and beverage cans, Corrugated cardboard boxes, and brown paper sacks, used motor oil and filters only, bag in brown grocery sacks or bundle, Rinse containers and remove lids, flatten all boxes and bundle, Bring in sealed containers; drain filters
The items should not be brought to the recycling center:
No antifreeze, hydraulic oil, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, or chemicals of any kind. Call for instructions.
No light bulbs, plate glass, tempered glass, mirrors, ceramics, or beverage glasses.
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The City of Smithville Code of Ordinances are available online.
You may also contact City Hall at 512-237-3282 and press 3 for other city services.
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In order to start receiving any utility services from the City of Smithville, you must first go to the City Hall, or call the Utility Department at (512) 237-3282 extension #1. Once you have spoken with the appropriate representative, you will be requested to provide the information necessary for receiving utility services, such as your contact information and the address of the location that needs services, and to fill out the Utility Application (PDF).
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For permits, contact City Hall at 512-237-3282 and press 3 for other city services.
For taxes, contact Bastrop County Appraisal District at 512-303-1930.
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The City of Smithville does not have a purchasing agent, our Department Heads make their own contacts with vendors.
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You may reach Robert Tamble, City Manager by Phone at 512-237-3282, ext. 2169 or by Email.
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You can report an issue on our SeeClickFix app at this link or call City Hall at 512-237-3282 and tell the operator you would like to report a code violation.