Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mansfield
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.
Resident's own container (blue carts are strictly for recycling) Bin (Trash)
Must be in plastic bags or cans/carts weighing no more than 35 lbs when full. Limit of 10 bags or 4 cans per collection. Set out by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household refuse
- ✓Plastic bags
- ✓Garbage cans up to 35 lbs
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place the blue cart at the curb with the lid opening facing the street by 7:00 a.m. Do not bag recyclables; place them loose in the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Empty, clean, and dry recyclables
- ✓Glass bottles & jars
- ✓Paper
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics
Do NOT Include
- ✕Trash
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Bundled brush
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕Construction debris
Yard Waste Bin
Must be tied in bundles no more than 4 feet in length, weighing 50 pounds or less each, and no larger than 1 cubic yard. Set out on regular trash collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Limbs
- ✓Yard debris
- ✓Twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Regular garbage collection days for standard bulky items; scheduled separately for excessive/large brush.
Placement
Place on the curb on your scheduled regular pickup day or your confirmed bulky brush appointment day. Do not set out materials for paid pickup until the scheduled date.
Accepted
- ✓ Appliances (with CFC removal evidence)
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Bundled brush under 1 cubic yard
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Loose brush
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Paint
- ✕ Appliances with refrigerants intact
Excessive brush or bulk waste greater than 1 cubic yard is charged $160.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Frontier Waste Solutions does not collect on observed holidays. Trash and recycling collections missed due to a holiday will resume on the next regular collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Bundled yard waste under one cubic yard follows the same holiday disruption schedule as regular trash.
If residential recycling is missed on Christmas Day, the alternate collection will occur on the Saturday after Christmas.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Bags Out of the Blue Bin
Plastic bags can jam sorting machinery at the recycling facility. Never bag your recyclables in Mansfield; instead, place them loose inside your designated blue cart.
Rinse and Dry Your Containers
Food residue contaminates entire loads of perfectly good recyclables. Take a moment to thoroughly empty, rinse, and dry your glass bottles and aluminum cans before tossing them in.
Divert Renovation Debris
Items like sheetrock, old tiles, and concrete chunks are not accepted in standard curbside bins. Prevent truck damage and contamination by taking DIY project waste directly to the Environmental Collection Center.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayPrepare for 'Chunk Your Junk Day' held at the ECC. This bi-annual spring event allows Mansfield residents to safely dispose of oversized household items and securely shred sensitive documents at no additional cost.
Summer
June - AugustDuring the hot Texas summer, properly sealing your household garbage in heavy-duty plastic bags prevents pest infestations and controls odors before the trucks arrive for your twice-weekly pickup.
Fall
September - NovemberHeavy autumn pruning generates extra yard waste. Ensure your twigs and branches are bundled tightly, measuring under 4 feet and weighing less than 50 pounds, for seamless curbside removal without extra fees.
About Mansfield Waste Management
Managing Your Household Refuse in Mansfield
In Mansfield, Texas, maintaining a clean neighborhood starts with proper curbside management. Residents are responsible for providing their own waste containers, which can include standard garbage cans or durable plastic bags. Make sure that no single bag or cart exceeds the 35-pound weight limit to ensure a smooth pickup process. Remember that the blue carts supplied by the city are strictly designated for recycling materials only.
Collection Frequency and Limits
Frontier Waste Solutions handles the municipal solid waste collection, offering a convenient twice-a-week schedule for all Mansfield households. To keep operations efficient, the city enforces a strict limit: each household is allowed up to 10 plastic bags or four fully loaded trash cans per collection day. Setting your items out by 7:00 a.m. guarantees you won't miss the truck when it routes through your neighborhood.
Navigating Bulky Waste and Brush Pickups
If you're doing major spring cleaning or yard work, standard garbage parameters might not be enough. Bulky items like furniture or certain appliances are accepted on your regular trash days. However, if your piled brush or large debris exceeds one cubic yard, you must contact Frontier Waste Solutions directly to request a specialized bulky brush collection. Note that this extended service does incur a fee with a minimum one-hour charge.
Using the Environmental Collection Center (ECC)
Mansfield provides an excellent resource for disposing of hard-to-handle items at the ECC on Wisteria Street. This facility is the designated drop-off zone for household hazardous waste, electronics, and even select home renovation materials like old cabinetry or sheetrock. Due to TCEQ regulations, only residential waste is permitted, so bring your driver's license or water bill to prove your local residency.
Drop-off Facilities
Environmental Collection Center (ECC)
616 S Wisteria Street, Mansfield, TX 76063
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy my own trash can in Mansfield?
Yes, the City of Mansfield does not provide trash carts. Residents must use their own garbage cans or sturdy plastic bags, ensuring each container weighs no more than 35 pounds when completely full.
What should I do if I have a large pile of tree limbs?
If your brush pile is over 1 cubic yard, you must contact Frontier Waste Solutions at 817-961-1125 to schedule a Bulky Brush collection. This specific service costs $160 per hour, with a minimum charge of one hour.
Can I throw my old bathroom tiles in my curbside bin?
No, construction and DIY renovation debris like tiles, drywall, and concrete are unacceptable for regular curbside pickup. However, Mansfield residents can drop these off at the Environmental Collection Center during designated household hazardous waste events.
How does the trash schedule change during Thanksgiving?
Frontier Waste Solutions suspends service on Thanksgiving Day. If your normal pickup falls on Thursday, your trash collection will be shifted to your next scheduled regular day (typically Monday), and your recycling will be pushed to the following Thursday.