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Efficient and reliable trash pick up is essential for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Stafford provides comprehensive residential solid waste services to ensure residents have convenient and consistent waste management solutions.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Stafford
Residential solid waste collection in Stafford is provided twice weekly by GFL Environmental (previously WCA Waste Corporation). Collection days are determined by your specific location within the city:
- Option 1: Monday and Thursday
- Option 2: Tuesday and Friday
Residents can determine their exact collection schedule by using the city’s Interactive GIS Map. Simply enter your address to confirm your specific pickup days.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
To ensure smooth trash collection, residents should:
- Place waste in GFL-provided containers
- Have trash ready by 7:00 AM on collection days
- Ensure refuse is bagged and contained
- Limit individual bag/container weight to 40 pounds
- Place containers curbside without blocking traffic or pedestrian movement
Collection hours are restricted from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Recycling Services
Recycling is collected once per week, coinciding with the second pickup day:
- Monday/Thursday areas: Recycling on Thursday
- Tuesday/Friday areas: Recycling on Friday
Acceptable recyclable materials include:
- Newsprint and magazines
- Plastic (PE and HDPE)
- Glass containers
- Aluminum cans
- Metal (tin) cans
- Cardboard
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Special pickups can be arranged for items not typically covered in standard collection. Residents should contact GFL directly to schedule these services.
Yard Waste & Green Waste Collection
Green waste is collected on the same schedule as recycling:
- Includes grass clippings, leaves, tree trimmings
- Limited to 8 bags or bundles
- Tree limbs must be:
- No larger than 3 inches in diameter
- Cut into 4-foot lengths
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The city suspends regular trash collection on these holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Items Not Accepted
GFL will not collect:
- Hazardous waste
- Chemicals
- Tires
- Batteries
- Motor oil
- Concrete
- Rocks
- Dirt
How to Request Services
For new residents or service inquiries:
- Contact Fort Bend County WC&ID Number 2: 281-499-1031
- GFL Customer Service: 281-368-8397
The City of Stafford offers comprehensive trash pick up services designed to keep the community clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can ensure efficient waste management.
https://www.staffordtx.gov/279/Residential-Solid-Waste
Collection days are either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Refer to the Interactive GIS Map and enter your address to determine when Residential
https://www.staffordtx.gov/318/Neighborhood-Information
Residential Solid Waste services in the City of Stafford are provided twice a week by WCA. Solid waste collection is determined by where you live in the city.