Richwood Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Richwood, Texas.
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Waste Connections
Phone Number
979-265-2082Facility Address
1800 Brazosport Blvd N, Richwood, TX 77531
Collection Schedule
Waste Connections provides weekly curbside trash and recycling pickup.
Bin Colors
Standard Blue/Green 95-gallon poly carts are provided.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Waste Connections delays collection by one day following New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection limits and schedules are coordinated by Waste Connections; heavy trash is picked up periodically.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Cart lids must be fully closed, and carts should be spaced at least 3 feet apart.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Brazoria County Solid Waste Guidelines
Providing a clean and healthy environment for the residents of Richwood, Texas, is a top priority for the local administration. The city contracts with a dedicated waste management firm to perform weekly residential garbage hauling. Because the humid coastal winds can easily scatter loose debris, all household trash must be securely bagged before being placed inside the provided heavy-duty roll-cart. Carts must be wheeled to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your assigned pickup to ensure you are not skipped by the automated trucks.
Cart Placement and Weight Restrictions
To keep the collection process running smoothly, strict guidelines govern how and where your trash cart should be positioned. The container must be placed on a flat surface near the edge of the street, with the lid opening facing the roadway. Keep a mandatory three-foot buffer zone between the cart and any physical obstructions like mailboxes, landscaping boulders, or parked vehicles. Furthermore, your bin cannot exceed a total weight of fifty pounds; overloaded carts pose a mechanical risk to the lifting arms and will be left unemptied.
Curbside Recycling Program
Richwood is committed to environmental sustainability and offers a robust curbside recycling program. Residents are provided with a distinct recycling bin, which is serviced on a designated day separate from regular trash hauling. Acceptable items include rinsed plastic bottles, aluminum beverage cans, tin food cans, and clean, flattened cardboard. Please do not bag your recyclables; they must be placed loosely in the bin. Items like glass, styrofoam, and greasy pizza boxes contaminate the sorting process and belong in your standard garbage cart.
Heavy Trash and Bulky Debris Scheduling
For items that exceed the capacity of your weekly cart, the city coordinates specific heavy trash collection days. This service is designed to handle bulky household goods such as discarded furniture, mattresses, and non-freon appliances. Residents are typically allowed to set out a limited number of cubic yards per heavy trash event. Construction materials from major home renovations, such as drywall, roofing shingles, and concrete, are strictly prohibited and must be disposed of via a privately rented commercial roll-off dumpster.
Managing Yard Clippings and Branches
Keeping your lawn manicured in the Texas Gulf Coast climate generates a continuous stream of organic waste. Grass clippings, leaves, and small weeds must be tightly sealed in durable plastic garbage bags and placed inside your primary trash cart. If you are pruning trees, the branches must be cut into lengths no longer than four feet and tied into manageable bundles that weigh less than forty pounds. Loose piles of brush dumped haphazardly on the curb violate municipal code and will be completely ignored by the sanitation crew.
Reporting Missed Service
If you followed all placement rules, ensured the lid was closed, and had your cart out by 7:00 a.m., but your trash was still not collected by the end of the day, do not hesitate to reach out for assistance. Residents should contact the Richwood City Hall immediately the following morning. The municipal staff will swiftly coordinate with the contracted waste hauler to resolve the issue and arrange for a recovery truck to collect your stranded garbage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Richwood?
A: Waste Connections provides weekly curbside trash and recycling pickup.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Waste Connections delays collection by one day following New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard Blue/Green 95-gallon poly carts are provided.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection limits and schedules are coordinated by Waste Connections; heavy trash is picked up periodically.
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