Moving companies in Bryan, TX.

Local services and rules

Moving to Bryan: who to call and what the city asks.

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) says fall, and August in particular, is its busiest time for new move-ins. Bryan water customers pay their utility bill through the BTU website.

Loading zones and truck routes in Bryan

In a marked loading zone in Bryan, a stop to load or unload materials may not exceed 30 minutes. The city code also lets a truck making a delivery or service stop take the shortest route to or from the nearest designated truck route.

The City of Bryan solid waste page lists permitted roll-off (dumpster) providers.

Starting BTU electricity service

BTU supplies electricity in the Brazos Valley. New residents can sign up online or visit in person Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The BTU lobby is at 2611 N. Earl Rudder Fwy. in Bryan, and applications for same-day service must be submitted before 4 p.m.

On a shared BTU account, the primary account holder is responsible for the full monthly payment, not just a share.

Weekly trash and curbside recycling

The City of Bryan collects residential trash Monday through Thursday. Each home gets one 95-gallon container, emptied once per week.

Trash service starts through a BTU account. A new home with no container can reach the Public Works Call Center at 979-209-5900.

Curbside recycling in Bryan is offered by permitted private haulers, separate from city services, and fees are paid directly to the hauler.

Brush and bulky collection

Once a week, residents can set out large items such as furniture, appliances and large tree branches for collection, which runs Monday through Friday.

Items can go curbside starting 48 hours before the scheduled day and must be out by 7 a.m. (6 a.m. June through August). Bulky waste and brush go in separate piles, and each residence is limited to 22 cubic yards or one truck load per week.

Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are charged a fee for removal and certification that the chlorofluorocarbons have been evacuated, unless pre-certified. Residents may take them to Twin Oaks Landfill instead.

Household chemicals are not collected at the curb, and a homeowner can be cited for leaving them there.

Used Oil and Tire Recycling Center on Waco Street

The Used Oil and Tire Recycling Center at 1111 Waco St. takes used oil, filters, cooking grease and tires from Bryan residents free of charge, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Residents may be asked to show proof of Bryan residence.

The center accepts up to eight used tires and up to five gallons of used motor oil, filters and cooking oil per visit.

Bryan and College Station, with the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Agency, hold a household hazardous waste collection each spring and fall.

Bryan ISD enrollment, Brazos Transit District and the library

New families in Bryan ISD start online enrollment by creating a Skyward Family Access account, and upload documents including proof of residency such as a current utility bill or lease agreement.

Brazos Transit District runs the Bryan/College Station fixed routes, with service hours of 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the information line is 979-778-4480.

The Bryan + College Station Public Library System serves Bryan.

Brazos County appraisal, pet licenses and voter registration

Brazos Central Appraisal District appraises property in Brazos County, of which Bryan is the county seat.

A Brazos County pet license is required for dogs, cats and ferrets living in the county, and the license needs proof of rabies vaccination.

The Brazos County Elections Administration office is at 300 E. William J. Bryan Parkway, Suite 100, Bryan; its website sends voters to VoteTexas.gov to register or update their registration.

Floodplain rules, the Resident Resources page and named districts

The City of Bryan floodplain page links FEMA floodplain maps for the area. The Bryan Flood Early Warning System map shows water levels from sensors on flood-prone roadways. The floodplain ordinance requires new or substantially improved properties to elevate the lowest finished floor at least one foot above the 100-year floodplain.

The City of Bryan has a Resident Resources page for newcomers, with links on utilities, trash and recycling, pet owners, education, transportation, permits and more. It names a Midtown District, where Travis Bryan Midtown Park is located, and promotes Historic Downtown Bryan for shops, art and restaurants.