Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Flower Mound
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.
Blue Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged inside the blue cart. The cart must weigh no more than 100 lbs. Place carts within 2 feet of the street edge, handles facing the house, by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household trash
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Soiled paper
Green Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loose inside the green cart. Do not bag your recyclables. Ensure containers are empty, clean, and dry before tossing them in.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Milk and juice cartons
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- ✕Clothing and shoes
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be bundled, tied, under 4 feet in length, and under 50 lbs per bundle. Up to 4 cubic yards of yard waste can be placed at the curb weekly. Alternatively, take it in kraft bags to Living Earth.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Clean brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place items curbside by 7:00 a.m. Bulk items cannot exceed 3 feet by 3 feet by 12 feet in dimension.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Water heaters and toilets
- ✓ Tagged non-Freon appliances
- ✓ Bundled brush
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Bricks and concrete
- ✕ Tires and car parts
- ✕ Untagged refrigerators
The 4 cubic yard limit is free. If your pile exceeds this limit, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special pickup, which costs $45 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection will typically shift forward by one day for the remainder of the week, running through Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and brush pick-up schedules slide forward by one day just like regular trash routes during holiday weeks.
Not all town holidays disrupt service (e.g., MLK Jr. Day and Good Friday usually have no delay). Always check the town's official annual calendar to confirm.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Bag Your Recycling
Keep all your recyclables loose inside the green cart. Plastic garbage bags wrap around the sorting gears at the Republic Services facility, causing mechanical shutdowns and safety hazards.
Pizza Boxes Are Trash
Grease and food residue ruin the paper fibers in cardboard. Always throw the greasy bottom half of your pizza box in the blue trash cart. If the lid is completely clean, you can tear it off and recycle it.
Keep Green Waste Plastic-Free at Drop-offs
If you are dropping off yard trimmings at the Living Earth Facility, do not use standard petroleum-based plastic bags. You must use 100% compostable bags, Kraft paper lawn bags, or reusable containers.
Seasonal Information
Fall
SeptemberKeep Flower Mound Beautiful hosts an annual Fall Eco-Action Day in September [3.2.2]. This is an excellent opportunity to safely drop off sensitive documents for shredding, donate textiles, and recycle small household appliances.
Spring/Summer
March - AugustDuring peak landscaping season, take advantage of your 4-cubic-yard weekly curbside brush allowance. If you generate more than that, split it over a couple of weeks to avoid paying the $45/hour special pickup fee.
Year-Round
All YearIf replacing air conditioners or refrigerators, they cannot be picked up unless the Freon or PCB is completely removed by a certified technician and a special tag is placed on the appliance.
About Flower Mound Waste Management
Weekly Bulk and Brush Collection
Flower Mound offers exceptionally generous bulk waste services. Unlike cities that require scheduling or limit bulk pickups to once a month, residents here can place up to four cubic yards of bulk waste and brush at the curb every week. This translates to roughly 30 standard 33-gallon trash bags of yard waste or a combination of furniture, appliances, and bundled branches. Make sure bulk items don't exceed dimensions of 3 by 3 by 12 feet to guarantee pickup.
Front-Porch Hazardous Waste & Electronics Pickup
Disposing of dangerous household chemicals, paint, and old electronics is remarkably convenient in Flower Mound thanks to an innovative at-home collection program. Residents can submit an online request or call Republic Services, and a specialized collection kit containing bags, labels, and zip ties will be mailed to their home. Simply package the items as instructed and leave them on your front porch by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled date.
Unique Cart Colors: Blue for Trash, Green for Recycling
If you are new to Flower Mound, pay close attention to your bin colors, as they might be the opposite of what you're used to. The Town mandates that the blue cart is exclusively for standard household trash, while the green cart is dedicated to single-stream recycling. Mixing them up will result in missed collections or contaminated recycling loads. Carts must weigh less than 100 pounds and be placed at the curb with handles facing your home.
Free Landfill and Compost Facility Access
In addition to robust curbside services, Flower Mound residents receive complimentary drop-off privileges at two local facilities. Once a month, you can haul up to 10 cubic yards of household waste to the Camelot Landfill in Lewisville at no charge. Furthermore, you can drop off up to five cubic yards of clean yard clippings and brush at the Living Earth Facility in Flower Mound, provided it is in compostable bags or loose.
Drop-off Facilities
Camelot Landfill
580 Huffines Blvd., Lewisville, TX 75056
Materials Accepted
Living Earth Facility (Green Waste)
3901 Haynes Rd., Flower Mound, TX 76262
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bin is for trash and which is for recycling in Flower Mound?
Unlike many municipalities, Flower Mound assigns the blue cart for standard household trash and the green cart for single-stream recycling [1.1.1]. Do not mix these up, and make sure all trash is bagged while recyclables are kept loose.
How do I get rid of old paint or hazardous chemicals?
Flower Mound offers a front-door Household Hazardous Waste collection service. Submit a request online or call Republic Services, and they will mail you a collection kit with bags and labels. Package the items and leave them on your porch on the designated collection day.
Is there a limit to how much bulk trash I can throw away?
Yes, but it is generous. Residents can place up to 4 cubic yards of bulk waste and bundled brush at the curb every week for free. If you have a massive cleanout exceeding 4 cubic yards, you can either spread it out over multiple weeks or call for a paid special pickup.
Where can I drop off yard waste besides putting it on the curb?
Residents can bring up to 5 cubic yards of leaves, grass, and clean brush to the Living Earth Facility at 3901 Haynes Rd for free. You must bring proof of residency (driver's license and water bill), and the green waste cannot be in standard plastic bags.