Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Flower Mound
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, once per week depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Yard Waste
Brush and yard waste are collected weekly on your regular collection day (up to 4 cubic yards bundled).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash, recycling, water, and wastewater services are consolidated into a single monthly Town utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Mail, In-Person, Drop Box, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen discount available on trash and recycling rates for residents 65 and older.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got a Bunch of Cans and Bottles? See Where Flower Mound Folks Can Turn Scrap into Cash!
While Flower Mound doesn't have specific local buyback centers right in town that I could find, the great state of Texas does have a program for beverage containers. You can often take aluminum cans and plastic bottles to larger recycling centers or scrap metal yards in the general Dallas-Fort Worth area. Sometimes these places will pay you a small amount per pound for your sorted recyclables. It's worth checking out places like general scrap metal yards in the DFW metroplex – a quick search for "DFW scrap metal prices" should give you some leads on where to take your haul and what they might be paying for sorted materials like aluminum cans.
Give Your Old Stuff a Second Life in Flower Mound: Donation Spots to Explore
Before you toss items that still have some life in them, consider donating them right here in the Flower Mound area! Habitat for Humanity ReStores are fantastic options, often accepting furniture, appliances, and home goods. There's a ReStore located in Lewisville, which is just a quick drive from Flower Mound. Also, keep an eye out for local churches or community organizations that might run their own thrift shops or donation drives – these are always great ways to support local causes while decluttering. You might even find smaller, independent thrift stores popping up in nearby towns worth checking out.
Keeping Flower Mound Beautiful: What to Do About Illegal Dumping & Community Cleanup Buzz
Let's keep Flower Mound looking its best! If you ever spot illegal dumping – that's when folks leave trash or unwanted items on public property instead of disposing of it properly – it's important to report it. Your best bet is to contact the Flower Mound Code Enforcement department. They handle these kinds of issues and can guide you on how to report it. While there aren't ongoing, scheduled community cleanup events that are consistently advertised year-round, keep an eye on the official City of Flower Mound website or local community social media groups. Sometimes volunteer organizations or the city itself will organize special cleanup days, especially around Earth Day or before major holidays.
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.