Crockett Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Crockett, Texas.
Find Your Exact Pickup Days
Enter your street address on the official collection map to see your specific trash, recycling, and yard waste schedule.
📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Piney Woods Sanitation
Phone Number
936-544-5156Facility Address
200 N 5th St, Crockett, TX 75835
Collection Schedule
The city contracts with Piney Woods Sanitation to provide weekly residential trash collection.
Bin Colors
Standard residential poly carts are utilized for municipal household waste.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Piney Woods Sanitation generally observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, shifting pickup by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk item pickup can be coordinated via the city; residents can also utilize local drop-off centers for heavy items.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Garbage fees are included directly on the monthly water and sewer utility bill.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Coordinating Houston County Trash Services
The City of Crockett mandates that all residential and commercial properties maintain active solid waste services to protect public health and neighborhood aesthetics. Garbage collection is seamlessly bundled into your monthly water and sewer statement, meaning you do not have to pay a separate waste provider. New residents moving into the city can establish their trash service by visiting City Hall at 200 N. 5th Street or by calling the water department at (936) 544-5156, extension 206. Please be aware that you are only permitted to officially cancel your sanitation service if you are permanently moving out of the corporate city limits.
Automated Routes and 6:00 AM Placement
Residential households in Crockett are provided with one-time-a-week automated garbage collection, executed by a private contractor selected by the municipality. The specific day your street is serviced depends entirely on the contractor's internal routing map. To ensure your household refuse is collected without a hitch, your filled poly-cart must be pushed to the curbside absolutely no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled pickup. Bins placed out after the truck has passed will not be serviced until the following week, leaving homeowners responsible for managing the excess accumulation.
Crockett Transfer Station Deliveries
For specialized waste that cannot be accommodated by standard curbside poly-carts, citizens rely on the Crockett Transfer Station managed by Waste Connections. Formerly known as the Durham/RAD Landfill, this facility accepts massive municipal solid waste, construction debris, and electronic scrap. Whether you are executing a major garage cleanout or completing a minor home remodeling project, the transfer station provides a safe, heavily regulated drop-off point. Professional attendants are on-site to help direct residential customers to the proper disposal and diversion areas.
Weekday Yard Debris Restrictions
Handling heavy landscaping debris requires utilizing the specialized green waste drop-off zones at the transfer station. However, for severe safety and operational reasons, yard waste materials are exclusively accepted Monday through Friday. You cannot haul green waste to the facility on weekends. Accepted materials include untreated lumber, sawdust, leaves, and logs measuring six inches or less in diameter. You must thoroughly inspect your loads, as the facility strictly rejects tree stumps, massive root balls, dead animals, and bio-solids from entering the organic recycling stream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Crockett?
A: The city contracts with Piney Woods Sanitation to provide weekly residential trash collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Piney Woods Sanitation generally observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, shifting pickup by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard residential poly carts are utilized for municipal household waste.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk item pickup can be coordinated via the city; residents can also utilize local drop-off centers for heavy items.
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