Granbury Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Granbury, Texas.
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City of Granbury Public Works
Phone Number
817-573-1114Facility Address
1601 Weatherford Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048
Collection Schedule
Residential trash collected weekly with recycling every other week.
Bin Colors
Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Major holidays shift service by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste pickup available monthly by zone.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7:00 AM.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Waste Connections Residential Guidelines
Maintaining the charm of historic Granbury takes a community-wide effort, starting with proper waste disposal. The city partners exclusively with Waste Connections to handle all local residential sanitation routes. Depending on your neighborhood zone, your primary garbage collection will happen either every Monday or Wednesday. To guarantee that the trucks service your property, it is highly advised to drag your rolling containers to the street no later than 7:00 AM on your designated morning, as route times often shift based on traffic or driver rotations.
Strict Cart Placement and Timing
Positioning your bins correctly is essential for the automated collection arms to function without damaging nearby property. Granbury guidelines mandate placing all receptacles at least four feet away from the curb, ensuring ample clearance from mailboxes, low-hanging trees, and parked cars. Additionally, city ordinances dictate a strict cart curfew: once Waste Connections has successfully emptied your trash, you are legally required to wheel the bins back to your house and out of public view within 24 hours of the pickup.
Bi-Annual Bulk Waste Events
For massive items that cannot simply be squeezed into your weekly garbage bin, the City of Granbury coordinates two major bulk trash pickup events every year—once in the spring and once during the fall season. On these specific scheduled dates, residents can leave up to six large items at the curb. Acceptable bulky waste includes old mattresses, broken furniture, and appliances. If you are discarding a refrigerator or window air conditioning unit, you must have a certified technician reclaim the Freon and attach an official safety tag prior to the pickup date.
Recycling Plastics and Prohibitions
Granbury makes household sustainability easy by providing dedicated recycling bins through Waste Connections. The local recycling program willingly accepts clean corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, and plastics labeled as number 1, 5, or 7. However, residents must remain vigilant about contamination. You should absolutely never toss styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes, or flimsy plastic grocery bags into your recycling bin. If the collection crew spots bagged recyclables, they will likely flag your cart as contaminated and leave it sitting at the curb.
Hood County Transfer Station Alternatives
If you miss the bi-annual bulk pickup or find yourself doing a massive home renovation during the off-season, you do not have to let debris pile up in your yard. Granbury residents can transport excess waste directly to the local Transfer Station. While standard household trash and certain appliances can be dropped off, fees often apply for specific items like televisions, tires not on the rim, and heavy construction materials like sheetrock. Always call ahead to verify current drop-off rates and acceptable load sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Granbury?
A: Residential trash collected weekly with recycling every other week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Major holidays shift service by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk waste pickup available monthly by zone.
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