Richmond Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Richmond, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
GFL Environmental (City of Richmond)
Phone Number
281-368-8397Facility Address
600 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
Collection Schedule
Trash collected twice weekly; recycling and bulk waste collected Wednesdays.
Bin Colors
Resident carts; recycling carts provided
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday delays announced annually by city.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Heavy trash collected weekly on Wednesdays.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7:00 AM.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Standard Weekly Garbage Collection
The Department of Public Works ensures the streets of Richmond remain pristine by executing reliable residential solid waste collection. Garbage routes typically run Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Homeowners must utilize the official city-issued Supercans, as the sanitation crews will completely ignore unauthorized third-party containers. Your household trash is strictly collected once a week, so keeping your bins orderly and preventing overflow is highly encouraged.
Supercan Placement Windows and Fines
Properly staging your Supercan is critical to avoid municipal citations. According to City Code Section 86-44, residents may roll their cans to the property line or alleyway no earlier than 4:00 PM on the day preceding their designated collection. Following pickup, the empty receptacle must be removed from the city right-of-way by 7:00 AM the following morning. Neglecting these strict timeframes and leaving your Supercan on the curb for multiple days can result in a direct $50 code enforcement fine.
CVWMA Recycling Partnership
To promote sustainability, the city collaborates closely with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) to handle local recycling routes. You can utilize your designated recycling cart to dispose of flattened corrugated cardboard, mixed office paper, aluminum cans, and clean glass jars. However, keeping the recycling stream pure is paramount. Do not attempt to recycle styrofoam, aerosol spray cans, or flimsy plastic grocery bags, as these items are strictly prohibited and will trigger a violation notification on your cart.
Back Door Service for Accommodations
Richmond recognizes that navigating a heavy, fully loaded Supercan down a steep driveway can be incredibly challenging for elderly or physically disabled residents. To accommodate these community members, the Department of Public Works offers a specialized Back Door Service program. Eligible households can request that sanitation workers manually retrieve the bins from directly beside the house, empty them, and return them, completely eliminating the physical burden of curbside placement.
Adjustments for Municipal Holidays
During major recognized holidays, standard sanitation routes pause to allow city employees time to celebrate with their families. If your normal collection day falls on an official city holiday, there will be no pickup on that specific date. Instead, the entire routing schedule will simply shift forward by 24 hours, with residential collections seamlessly resuming the following morning and continuing straight through Friday to make up for the lost route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Richmond?
A: Trash collected twice weekly; recycling and bulk waste collected Wednesdays.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday delays announced annually by city.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Resident carts; recycling carts provided
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Heavy trash collected weekly on Wednesdays.
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