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Efficient and reliable trash pickup is essential for maintaining a clean, healthy community. In McKinney, residents benefit from a comprehensive waste management system designed to keep neighborhoods tidy, promote environmental responsibility, and provide convenient disposal options for households.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in McKinney
McKinney offers a fully automated collection service for residential trash and recycling. Each single-family household receives:
- One gray cart for trash
- One blue cart for recyclables
These are the only carts that will be serviced during weekly collection. Residents must have their carts out by 7 a.m. on their designated collection day, with the option to place carts out as early as 6 p.m. the previous evening.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
To ensure smooth trash collection, McKinney residents should follow these important guidelines:
- Place carts at least three feet from other objects
- Ensure all trash is bagged and tied
- Keep cart lid completely closed
- Position cart with serial number facing the street
- Handle facing toward the house
Bulk Trash Pick Up Services
Residents can request bulk item collection up to 12 times per year at no additional cost. Bulk items include:
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Household appliances
- Exercise equipment
- Lawn furniture
- Bicycles
Important restrictions apply:
- Items must fit within 3.5 feet tall by 3 feet deep by 9 feet long
- No construction debris
- No hazardous waste
- No automotive parts
- No loose trash bags
Yard Waste and Special Collections
McKinney offers additional disposal options:
- Yard waste drop-off at Custer Transfer Station
- Free drop-off locations for residents
- Two free household disposal visits per month
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During specific holidays, trash collection schedules will be adjusted:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Collection days will roll over to the next day of the week when a holiday falls on a weekday.
How to Request Services
Residents can:
- Call Frontier Waste Solutions at 469-444-1555
- Submit online cart order forms
- Contact Water Billing Department for service changes
McKinney’s comprehensive trash and bulk pickup services ensure residents have convenient, reliable waste disposal options. By following guidelines and understanding the system, homeowners can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
For specific questions or detailed information, contact Frontier Waste Solutions or visit the City of McKinney’s official website.
FAQ
What is considered bulk pick up?What’s considered bulky trash? Accepted materials vary by location, but common bulky, large or heavy items include: Mattress & Box Springs. Bed Frames.
How to get rid of lots of trash at once?Hire the services of a trash removal company. [Company] is willing and able to haul your trash, no matter how big the load.
What is not considered bulk waste?Bulk waste DOES NOT include construction debris (including carpet), dead animals, hazardous waste, tires, lumber, fence, stable matter or car parts.
What items are prohibited from McKinney trash?It is illegal for paint and other chemicals / liquid waste to be included with regular trash, flushed into the sewer, or otherwise released into the environment. Eligible households in McKinney should complete a Household Hazardous Waste pick-up request to schedule collection.
https://www.mckinneytexas.org/503/Residential-Trash-Services
Bulky Item Collection Guidelines. Residents can request a bulky item collection up to 12 times a year at no additional cost. Residential rentals are considered
Frontier Waste Solutions will handle trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky item pickups. If you only have a City of McKinney water account or don’t live