Krum Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Krum, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Connections
Phone Number
940-482-3491Facility Address
146 W McCart St, Krum, TX 76249
Collection Schedule
Trash and recycling services are contracted through Waste Connections.
Bin Colors
Standard Green or Blue 95-gallon poly carts are provided.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Waste Connections typically delays collection by one day following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
A monthly bulk pickup day is scheduled for large items and bundled brush.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Trash fees are consolidated on the city's municipal water bill.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly Sanitation Schedules in Krum
The City of Krum maintains a highly structured and predictable schedule to keep its Denton County neighborhoods clean and beautiful. Unlike many municipalities that collect all waste on a single day, Krum divides its municipal services to ensure efficiency. Residential recycling is specifically collected on Tuesdays, while standard household garbage routes are executed every Wednesday. Homeowners should ensure their designated carts are wheeled out early in the morning to avoid missing the automated trucks. To combat the gusty winds of North Texas and keep the local streets pristine, it is strongly advised to securely tie all household trash bags before tossing them into your receptacle.
Special Call-In Limb Collection
Krum provides an exceptional 'Call-In' service specifically designed for substantial brush and limb removal, which takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. This is not an automatic service; residents must proactively call the Utility Billing Clerk at (940) 398-7300 or submit an online request before the last Tuesday of the preceding month to be placed on the driver's route list. When utilizing this service, branches can be up to six feet long and 24 inches in diameter, but all cut ends must be oriented toward the street for safe loading. The crews will absolutely not pick up mixed trash, metal fencing, or bags of loose autumn leaves during this specific brush run.
Front Porch Hazardous Waste Retrieval
Disposing of dangerous household chemicals has never been easier thanks to Krum's innovative partnership with HHW Solutions. Instead of forcing citizens to haul dangerous materials to a distant regional facility, the city offers a convenient 'front porch' collection program for Household Hazardous Waste. By registering your address via the municipal portal, you can safely discard items such as wet paints, corrosive cleaners, used automotive fluids, and old electronics directly from your property. Items must be safely packaged and set out by 8:00 a.m. on your specifically confirmed collection date to prevent dangerous spills or groundwater contamination.
Standard Bulk and Tied Brush Regulations
If you are conducting minor yard work and do not want to wait for the monthly call-in service, Krum allows for standard curbside brush disposal provided strict rules are followed. Organic debris must be chopped down into manageable four-foot lengths and tightly secured with durable string or twine. Each of these bundles cannot exceed a weight limit of 50 pounds. For oversized bulk waste, a single property is limited to discarding a maximum of five cubic yards per pickup. Adhering to these volume and weight limits guarantees that the sanitation workers can rapidly and safely clear the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Krum?
A: Trash and recycling services are contracted through Waste Connections.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Waste Connections typically delays collection by one day following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard Green or Blue 95-gallon poly carts are provided.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: A monthly bulk pickup day is scheduled for large items and bundled brush.
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