Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Conroe
Texas residential services run Monday through Friday. Please refer to your neighborhood's specific zoning map for your exact day.
State Mandate
Bag all trash to prevent pests.
Gray Cart with Green Lid Bin (Trash)
All waste must be bagged to minimize odors and wind-blown litter. The lid must close completely. Place the cart with wheels against the curb and handle facing the home by 6:30 a.m., allowing 4 feet of clearance from obstacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged yard waste and grass clippings
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Dark Green Cart with Yellow Lid Bin (Recycling)
Do NOT bag recyclables; place them loose directly into the cart. Ensure all containers are rinsed and empty. Carts containing unacceptable items will experience a service delay.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Construction debris
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Bagged yard waste can go directly into the garbage cart. Larger limbs must be cut to a maximum of 4 feet, securely tied with twine, kept under 50 lbs per bundle, and scheduled for the monthly bulk collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged grass and leaves
- ✓Bundled tree trimmings
- ✓Small brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once per month on your designated week
Placement
Place all bulk items within 3 feet of the roadway in front of your residence by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled day. Ensure no single individual item weighs more than 40 pounds (except large furniture).
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Household appliances (Freon must be professionally removed and tagged)
- ✓ Bundled limbs and brush (max 4 ft length, max 50 lbs)
- ✓ Large boxes and household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, bricks, roofing, lumber)
- ✕ Televisions and computers
- ✕ Vehicles, car parts, tires
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (oils, antifreeze, chemicals)
- ✕ Dirt and rocks
Bulk collection of up to 8 cubic yards is included in standard residential utility billing, provided it is properly scheduled. Oversized or prohibited items may incur additional fees or be left uncollected.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a scheduled service day coincides with one of the three observed holidays, residential collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Monday pickup shifts to Tuesday).
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly scheduled bulk and brush collections are subject to the same holiday delays as regular cart service.
Holidays not listed above, such as Memorial Day or Labor Day, do not disrupt the normal collection schedule. Download the Frontier Waste app for real-time notifications.
Observed Holidays
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Never Bag Your Recyclables
Unlike your household garbage, recyclables must always be placed loose in the dark green and yellow cart. Plastic garbage bags clog the sorting machines at the recycling facility. If your recyclables are bagged, the entire cart may be rejected.
Tags Are for Trash, Not Recycling
If you purchase Extra Service Stickers for overflow waste, only apply them to garbage bags. If a resident places an extra bag of recycling on the curb with a sticker on it, Frontier Waste will treat it as regular household waste and take it to the landfill.
Keep Construction Debris Out
Remodeling waste such as concrete, bricks, roofing shingles, lumber, and drywall are strictly prohibited from both your weekly carts and your monthly bulk pickup. These heavy materials damage the automated trucks and must be hauled to a landfill via a rented dumpster.
Seasonal Information
Winter
November - JanuaryDuring the holiday season, remember that Frontier Waste observes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on one of these holidays, your service will be delayed by one day. Keep an eye on the Frontier Waste app for exact schedule shifts.
Spring
March - MaySpring cleaning often means heavier bulk piles. Remember that Conroe enforces a strict 8 cubic yard limit per household per month. If you are trimming trees or clearing out the garage, ensure you schedule your pickup at least two business days in advance.
Summer
June - SeptemberSoutheast Texas is prone to severe thunderstorms and hurricanes during the summer months. To prevent wind-blown litter and blockages in storm drains, always ensure all garbage inside your gray cart is securely bagged and the lid is fully snapped shut.
About Conroe Waste Management
Automated Collection with Frontier Waste Solutions
The City of Conroe provides highly efficient, automated curbside pickup through an exclusive partnership with Frontier Waste Solutions. Residents are issued two distinct 95-gallon containers: a gray cart with a green lid dedicated to household garbage, and a dark green cart with a yellow lid specifically for recyclables. To ensure smooth operation of the automated collection trucks, residents must place all carts at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on their designated service day, ensuring there is a minimum clearance of four feet around each container.
Managing Excess Trash with the Sticker Program
If you occasionally generate more garbage than your cart can hold, Conroe offers a convenient tagging system. Rather than overloading your cart—which must always have a fully closed lid—you can purchase 'Extra Service Stickers' directly from the City of Conroe Utility Billing Office. Simply attach one sticker to each extra bag of trash and place them next to your cart. Residents can set out up to 10 properly tagged bags on their normal garbage collection day, provided no single bag exceeds the 50-pound weight limit.
Scheduled Monthly Bulk and Brush Pickup
Unlike standard weekly trash service, Conroe's bulk and heavy brush collection operates strictly on a scheduled, once-per-month basis. Residents are allowed to set out up to 8 cubic yards of oversized items, including broken furniture and bundled limbs. However, you must actively schedule this service with Frontier Waste at least two business days prior to your designated bulk pickup week. Unscheduled bulk piles left at the curb will result in service disruptions.
Appliance Disposal and Freon Regulations
Disposing of major household appliances requires strict adherence to environmental safety protocols. Items like refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners cannot simply be dragged to the curb for bulk pickup. By federal law, any appliance that previously contained Freon must be serviced by a licensed HVAC technician to completely evacuate the refrigerant. A certified tag proving proper Freon removal must be sealed in a plastic bag and visibly taped to the front of the unit before Frontier Waste will collect it.
Handling Yard Waste Correctly
Maintaining a neat landscape in Conroe is easy when you follow the city's specific yard waste rules. For minor yard work, all leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs can simply be bagged and placed inside your gray garbage cart. For larger pruning jobs, tree limbs must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, neatly tied into bundles with string or twine, and placed out during your scheduled monthly bulk collection. Each bundle must not exceed 50 pounds.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Conroe Utility Billing Office
700 Metcalf Street, Conroe, TX 77301
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set out extra trash bags next to my Frontier Waste cart?
Yes, but they must be properly tagged. You can purchase 'Extra Service Stickers' at the City of Conroe Utility Billing Office. Attach one sticker to each bag and place it next to your cart by 6:30 a.m. You may place up to 10 tagged bags out per week, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per bag.
What are the requirements for bulky item collection in Conroe?
Bulk collection occurs once a month, but it is not automatic. You must contact Frontier Waste to schedule the pickup at least two business days in advance. You are limited to 8 cubic yards of material, and brush must be tied into 4-foot bundles weighing 50 pounds or less.
How should I dispose of an old refrigerator or window AC unit?
Federal law requires that all Freon be safely removed from appliances before disposal. You must hire a licensed HVAC technician to evacuate the refrigerant. They will provide a certification tag, which must be placed in a sealed plastic bag and taped to the front of the appliance before scheduling it for bulk pickup.
Why was my yellow-lidded recycling cart not emptied?
If your recycling cart was skipped, it may have contained non-acceptable items, also known as contamination. Common culprits include plastic grocery bags, food waste, or bagged recyclables (all recyclables must be loose). The cart will experience a service delay until the contaminated items are removed for the next pickup cycle.