Flower Mound Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Flower Mound, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Town of Flower Mound Environmental Services (Republic Services)
Phone Number
972-539-7330Facility Address
6200 Stone Hill Farms Pkwy, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly with recycling weekly.
Bin Colors
Green trash, Blue recycling
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste collected weekly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Yard waste collected weekly.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Preserving the Natural Charm of Flower Mound
Maintaining the pristine environment of our community requires an effective residential waste strategy. The Town of Flower Mound contracts with Republic Services to handle all household garbage and recycling collection. Every residential property is assigned a specific weekly service day, which is determined by your neighborhood location. If you are new to town or simply unsure of when the trucks visit your street, you can easily look up your scheduled route using the interactive solid waste map on the official town website.
Proper Receptacle Placement Rules
To guarantee your household waste is picked up without a hitch, residents must have their trash and recycling receptacles placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on their designated morning. Proper positioning is critical for the automated side-loading vehicles. Ensure the containers have a minimum clearance of three feet from common obstacles like brick mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked cars. Additionally, the lid should be completely closed to keep neighborhood wildlife out, with the front of the bin facing the roadway.
Guidelines for Curbside Recycling
The town strongly encourages residents to participate in the single-stream recycling program to reduce our collective footprint. Your recycling bin is the perfect place for clean, flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum beverage cans, paper products, and empty plastic containers. To keep the processing facility running smoothly, it is vital to exclude unapproved materials. Never place plastic shopping bags, styrofoam, garden hoses, or food-soiled items in this container, as these contaminants can disrupt the entire sorting process.
Managing Yard Debris and Bulky Junk
Living in the heavily wooded Cross Timbers region means dealing with seasonal yard waste and fallen branches. Flower Mound residents benefit from regular brush collection, provided the limbs are cut down to four-foot lengths, tied securely, and weigh less than fifty pounds per bundle. If you are doing some spring cleaning and need to dispose of bulky items like old appliances or broken furniture, you will need to schedule a specialized pickup directly through Republic Services, as these oversized loads require a different type of collection vehicle.
Holiday Schedule Shifts and Missed Collections
Severe winter weather or federally recognized holidays can occasionally disrupt the normal sanitation calendar. When major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day land on a standard weekday, all remaining collections for that week will slide over by one day. The town communicates these shifts actively via social media and their digital newsletters. In the event your bins are skipped on a regular operational day, do not panic. Simply leave them at the curb and contact customer service promptly to arrange for a recovery truck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Flower Mound?
A: Trash collected weekly with recycling weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday pickup delayed one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash, Blue recycling
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste collected weekly.
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