Getting Started
Killeen, TX is a thriving community in the heart of Texas. As the home of Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the US Armed Services, Killeen is accustomed to greeting newcomers. Furthermore, newcomers arrive in Killeen from all parts of the nation and, quite literally, the world.
The following sections are designed to meet the immediate needs of a newcomer.
Utilities
Everyone pays bills. Use this section is a quick guide to finding the right provider for services you gotta have.
Vehicle Info
Every state is different. In this section, find out what stickers you need and where to put them.
Location & Geography
New to Central Texas? Basically: the summers are hot, the winters are tolerable.
Education
You can get a lifetime's worth of education in Killeen. Learn about the Killeen Independent School District, as well as Central Texas College and Texas A&M - Central Texas.
Healthcare
Major investments in healthcare are taking place regionally. Metroplex continues to upgrade its services, nearly $1 billion dollars is being invested to build the new Darnall Army Medical Center, and the Seton Hospital System is building a new hospital in Harker Heights.
Employment
Get a leg up on area services that can help you find a job.
Transportation
Tips and tricks on the fastest way to get from A to B. Also learn why you should Fly Killeen ant take the H.O.P.
Comments
Brooke sanchez
Hi I’m new to Killeen and have been looking everywhere for information on where to drop off my Christmas tree or when is pick up? If someone can please help with that info. Thank you!
January 9, 2012 at 6:24 am
Shay Miller
Hi Brooke, It looks like most of the Christmas Tree recycling programs happened on the 7th and 8th of January. But I found the following info on the City of Killeen website, and I think it would apply to your Christmas tree, but you may want to call the City’s Solid Waste Department at (254) 501-7785 just to be sure.
Brush
Cut tree limbs or tree trunks into lengths not more than 12 feet.
Place the pile at curbside within three (3) feet of curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled garbage day. Stack brush away from parked vehicles, low hanging wires, fences, mail boxes, gas meters, or other obstacles to provide safe clearance for the collection vehicle’s crane and grapple.
The brush pile must be free of all other trash or rubbish, because it is picked up separately and taken directly to a location to be chipped into mulch. Do not put treated lumber or fence boards in the pile.
Do not place more than 6 cubic yards (or representative dimensions of 4 feet side by 4 feet high by 12 feet long). at curb unless you intend to pay additional fees. Brush in excess of 6 cubic yards will be charged at a rate of $7.00 for each additional cubic yard.
January 11, 2012 at 7:59 pm
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