Gilmer Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Gilmer, 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
Sanitation Solutions
Phone Number
903-843-2552Facility Address
110 Buffalo St, Gilmer, TX 75644
Collection Schedule
Residential solid waste collection is contracted and billed via the city.
Bin Colors
Standard residential poly carts are utilized for municipal household waste.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service shifts by one day during major recognized holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Residents can schedule bulk or heavy item pickups through the utility department or during spring cleanup.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Garbage charges are seamlessly billed alongside water and sewer via the City of Gilmer.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly Sanitation Routing in Upshur County
The City of Gilmer maintains a seamless sanitation program that relies on scheduled residential collections provided through our contract with Sanitation Solutions. Your household is assigned a specific weekday for garbage pickup, and we require all 96-gallon poly-carts to be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM sharp. To ensure your route is serviced without delay, please face the cart handles toward your property and leave at least four feet of space from parked cars or yard fences. If you are uncertain about your designated day, our GIS-based route map is available on the city website to help you pinpoint your collection schedule.
Guidelines for Bulky Waste and Yard Trimmings
We understand that occasional home projects generate more debris than a standard cart can manage. For bulky waste, including old furniture or non-freon appliances, please schedule a specialized collection by calling City Hall at least 48 hours in advance. Regarding yard maintenance, all limbs must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled securely with twine, not plastic wire. Each bundle should not exceed 50 pounds. Please refrain from placing loose piles of leaves or grass clippings at the curb, as these require bagged containment to prevent wind dispersion throughout our neighborhoods.
Illegal Dumping and Hazardous Material Disposal
Keeping the Piney Woods pristine is a responsibility we share. Please be advised that motor oil, batteries, liquid paint, and construction concrete are strictly prohibited in the standard residential carts. Disposing of these hazardous items into our sanitation stream is a violation of local ordinance and can result in significant fines. For paint, we encourage air-drying the contents with kitty litter before disposal, while heavier items like automotive parts must be taken to certified regional recycling centers that handle industrial-grade waste.
Holiday Service Adjustments
Our sanitation crews observe standard federal holidays, which will occasionally cause your collection day to shift. When a holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent pickups for that week will occur one day later than normal. For example, if your pickup is Tuesday, it will move to Wednesday for that holiday week. We provide real-time updates through our municipal social media channels and the city’s homepage. If a major storm necessitates a total service suspension, we prioritize the immediate cleanup of main thoroughfares before returning to residential routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Gilmer?
A: Residential solid waste collection is contracted and billed via the city.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service shifts by one day during major recognized holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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: Residents can schedule bulk or heavy item pickups through the utility department or during spring cleanup.
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