Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Denison
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, based on five designated city routes. Residents can check their specific collection day using the City's interactive map.
Recycling
Every other week on your designated collection day
Yard Waste
Curbside brush and limb collection is offered 6 times per year during scheduled monthly collection weeks
Set Out Time
By 6:30 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection and recycling fees are bundled directly onto your monthly municipal water and wastewater utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Standard 95-Gallon Cart Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and fit entirely inside the cart with the lid closed. No extra bags or boxes on the side. Place at the curb by 6:30 a.m., keeping at least 3 feet of clearance from the recycling cart and other obstacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Blue 95-Gallon Cart (Republic Services) Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream recycling is collected every other week. Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the blue cart. Ensure a 3-foot gap between the recycling and trash carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Newspaper and mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords)
Yard Waste Bin
Collected during odd-numbered months only. Place in a manageable pile no larger than 4' x 4' x 5'. Place at the curb by 6:30 a.m. Monday of your designated week, but no earlier than 7:00 a.m. the Saturday prior.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs (6 feet or less preferred)
- ✓Shrubbery
- ✓Bagged leaves (in biodegradable bags ONLY)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Six times a year (Even-numbered months: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
Placement
Place items curbside by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, but no earlier than 7:00 a.m. the Saturday prior. Do not block utility poles, meters, or sidewalks.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Regular bagged trash overflow (if within the 2 cubic yard limit)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Chemicals and wet paint
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Brush and limbs (collected alternate months)
Included in standard rates. If you need an out-of-schedule Special Pick-up (SPU), you can call Public Works to schedule one for $17.25 per cubic yard. A 'forced' unscheduled pickup carries a penalty rate of $34.50 per cubic yard.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Denison solid waste services run on EVERY holiday throughout the year except for Christmas Day. If your collection day falls on Christmas, monitor city announcements for specific sliding schedule details for that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and bulk collection weeks proceed normally regardless of minor holidays, adhering to the 'first full week of the month' zone schedule.
Unlike most cities, you must place your carts out on Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July if they fall on your regular trash day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryDecember is a bulk collection month, while January is a brush collection month. Be sure to separate your post-holiday waste accordingly. Christmas Day is the only holiday where trash routes do not run in Denison.
Spring
March - MaySpring severe weather often downs branches. Take advantage of the brush collections in March and May. Ensure your brush pile does not exceed the maximum dimensions of 4 feet by 4 feet by 5 feet, or you may be subject to a special pickup fee.
Summer
June - AugustJune and August are dedicated to bulk trash (furniture, appliances), not brush. Do not mix any yard waste or limbs in with your summer bulk piles, as the city strictly forbids mixed piles and will refuse collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Scrap? Turning Your Old Metal into Cold, Hard Cash Around Denison
While Denison doesn't have a specific local buyback center listed for cans and bottles, don't let that stop you from cashing in! Texas has a "Cash for Clothes" program that can sometimes include other recyclables. For bigger metal items like old appliances or car parts, check out scrap yards in nearby larger towns. A quick search for "scrap metal recyclers Sherman TX" or "appliance recycling Gainesville TX" can point you in the right direction. Often, these places will pay by the pound for your unwanted metal, so it's a win-win for your wallet and the planet.
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Denison
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, why not pass them on to someone who can use them? In Denison, consider donating to organizations like the Denison Helping Hand or the Salvation Army if they have a drop-off point nearby. These places are always on the lookout for clothing, furniture, household goods, and more. You can also check with local churches or community centers; they often have donation drives or know of families in need. It's a fantastic way to declutter while supporting your neighbors.
Keeping Denison Clean: Tackling Bulky Items and What to Do About It
While this page covers your regular pickup, it's good to know how Denison handles bigger messes. If you're dealing with electronics or hazardous waste like paint or old batteries, keep an eye out for special collection events hosted by the city or Grayson County. These are great opportunities to get rid of items that can't go in your regular bins safely. If you ever see trash dumped illegally, report it! The City of Denison likely has a department to handle illegal dumping complaints, so contact them directly to help keep our community beautiful.
Drop-off Facilities
Residential Collection Station
Denison, TX (Call Public Works for exact disposal coordination)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I leave extra trash bags next to my cart?
The city will not collect bags or boxes left outside the cart. If you do this three times within a two-month period, the city will penalize you by forcing you to take an additional 95-gallon cart, which adds $14.95 plus tax to your monthly utility bill.
When can I put my bulk items on the curb?
Bulk items are collected in February, April, June, August, October, and December. You must place your pile on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of your specific zoned collection week, but you cannot set it out any earlier than 7:00 a.m. on the Saturday just before your week begins.
Will my trash be picked up on Thanksgiving or the 4th of July?
Yes. The City of Denison solid waste crews run routes on every single holiday throughout the year, with the only exception being Christmas Day. You should place your carts out as normal on all other holidays.
Can I put my tree branches and a broken couch in the same pile?
No. The city strictly prohibits mixing bulk items (like a couch) with brush and limbs. Bulk items are only collected during even-numbered months, while brush is only collected during odd-numbered months.