Tomball Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Tomball, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Frontier Waste Solutions (City of Tomball)
Phone Number
281-290-1450Facility Address
401 Market St, Tomball, TX 77375
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly with scheduled recycling service.
Bin Colors
Poly carts or bags allowed
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedules posted annually; service shifts one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk and brush pickup available via schedule.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside before 7 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly Trash Collection with Frontier Waste Solutions
The City of Tomball partners with Frontier Waste Solutions to deliver top-tier residential solid waste services. Standard household garbage is picked up twice a week depending on your specific sector map schedule. To ensure a smooth process, all trash must be securely bagged inside your designated poly cart, and the lid must close entirely. Carts need to be pushed out to the edge of your property no later than 7:00 AM on your collection mornings.
The Grey Cart System: Green vs. Yellow Lids
To streamline neighborhood collections, Tomball utilizes a color-coded lid system for its 95-gallon poly carts. The grey cart featuring a green lid is strictly for your standard household trash, while the grey cart equipped with a yellow lid is exclusively dedicated to your weekly recyclables. Always double-check which container you are using, and remember to position your carts facing the street with the wheels pointed back toward your house.
Loose Recycling Rules (No Bags Allowed!)
Tomball makes recycling simple, but there is one critical rule every resident must follow: absolutely no plastic bags are allowed in the yellow-lidded cart. All approved recyclable materials—such as clean uncoated cardboard, aluminum cans, clear or colored glass bottles, and rigid plastics—must be tossed loosely into the container. Bagging your recyclables prevents the sorting machinery from processing the items, ultimately turning good materials into landfill waste.
Twelve-Item Bulk Waste Collection Limits
One of the standout features of Tomball's sanitation program is the generous curbside bulk collection. Frontier Waste Solutions will pick up bulk and brush on your second trash collection day of the week. Households are permitted a generous limit of up to twelve items, or roughly two cubic yards, per bulk day. This includes white goods like washers, small furniture, mattresses, and tied bundles of brush. Any brush must be tightly bound and easily manageable by the collection crew.
Handling Cart Damage and Extra Capacity
Over time, heavy use or severe weather can take a toll on your municipal waste containers. If your poly cart sustains damage, such as a broken wheel or a cracked lid, you can contact the City of Tomball customer service team at 281-290-1450 to request a replacement. Additionally, if your household frequently generates more garbage than a single 95-gallon bin can handle, you can request an additional cart to be delivered to your property for a nominal monthly fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Tomball?
A: Trash collected weekly with scheduled recycling service.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedules posted annually; service shifts one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Poly carts or bags allowed
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk and brush pickup available via schedule.
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