Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for McKinney
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling services are billed monthly as a bundled package with your municipal water and sewer bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person / Drop Box
Gray Cart Bin (Trash)
Set the gray cart out by 7:00 a.m. (no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before) with the serial number facing the street and handle facing the house. All trash must be bagged and tied, and the lid must be completely closed. Keep 3 feet of clearance around the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam packaging
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loose in the blue cart (never in plastic bags) and must be completely empty and dry. Ensure cardboard is broken down so it doesn't jam the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, #4, and #5
- ✓Mixed paper, catalogs, and mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Window glass or mirrors
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled materials
- ✕Batteries and electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves and grass clippings must be in brown paper yard bags. Limbs must be tied with string or twine (no tape or wire) into bundles weighing 50 pounds or less. Limit of 10 bags/bundles total per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs (max 4 feet long, 6 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to 12 scheduled pickups per year
Placement
Place items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled Friday, ensuring at least three feet of clearance from mailboxes, utility meters, and parked cars.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Exercise equipment
- ✓ Freon-free appliances (with certified tag)
- ✓ Grills (no propane tanks)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Treated wood, fence panels, or pallets
- ✕ Hazardous waste or electronics
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Appliances containing refrigerants
The 12 annual pickups are free for eligible residential accounts. Scheduling items exceeding the volume limits or trying to dispose of unaccepted items may result in fees or non-collection.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collections for that day and the remainder of the week will be pushed back by one day (e.g., Monday moves to Tuesday, Friday moves to Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same delay pattern as regular trash and recycling during observed holiday weeks.
Frontier Waste Solutions may alter call center hours during holidays, so residents should confirm via the Waste Wizard app.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryBetween December 26 and mid-January, the city operates specialized Christmas tree drop-off sites (e.g., Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Fields, Gabe Nesbitt Park). Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands so the trees can be composted by Living Earth.
Spring
March - MayDuring Collin County's severe spring storm season, high winds frequently blow over carts. City guidelines state that residents are entirely responsible for picking up spilled contents and uprighting their carts prior to the truck's arrival.
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring peak leaf drop, remember that the 10-item weekly yard waste limit still applies. You can mix and match bundles of limbs and brown paper bags of leaves, but anything over 10 items will be left on the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Those Cans into Cash Right Here in McKinney?
While McKinney doesn't have a dedicated bottle or can buyback center listed, don't let that stop you from cashing in on your recyclables! For those aluminum cans and plastic bottles that feel like a quick toss, think again. Many scrap metal yards in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area accept these items, and it's worth a quick call to places like ABC Recycling in Dallas or Dallas Scrap Metals to see if they offer redemption for mixed recyclables. Sometimes, local community groups might even organize special collection drives for fundraising, so keep an eye on neighborhood bulletin boards and social media groups!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in McKinney!
Before you send perfectly good items to the landfill, consider the generosity of McKinney neighbors! The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center is a fantastic spot to drop off clothing, furniture, and household goods. Another great option is Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Plano, which accepts furniture, appliances, and building materials – perfect for those home improvement leftovers. For specialized items or if you're unsure, a quick search for "McKinney charities accepting donations" will often reveal smaller, local organizations that could really use your support.
Keeping McKinney Beautiful: What to Do When You See a Mess
Let's all pitch in to keep our McKinney streets clean! If you happen to see any illegal dumping – furniture left on the curb that isn't scheduled for pickup, or trash accumulating in public spaces – the best course of action is to report it directly to the City of McKinney Solid Waste Services. They have a system in place to address these issues. You can usually find a reporting form or a dedicated phone number on the city's official website. As for organized clean-up events, keep an ear out for annual community-wide initiatives like "Keep McKinney Beautiful" days, which are often announced through local news outlets and community calendars.
Drop-off Facilities
Custer Road Transfer Station (NTMWD)
9901 Custer Road, Plano, TX 75025
Materials Accepted
Regional Disposal Facility (Melissa Landfill)
3820 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX 75454
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my gray trash cart is completely full in McKinney?
If your trash exceeds the capacity of your gray cart and the lid won't close, you cannot leave bags on the ground. You have three options: wait until next week, call Frontier Waste Solutions (469-444-1555) to request an extra paid pickup, or utilize one of your two free monthly visits to the Custer Road Transfer Station using your McKinney water bill.
Are bulk pickups automatically scheduled for my neighborhood?
No. McKinney offers up to 12 free bulk pickups per year, but they are entirely by appointment. You must contact Frontier Waste Solutions or use the Waste Wizard app before noon on Thursday to secure a Friday pickup.
Can I put fence panels or construction debris out for bulk trash?
No. Frontier Waste Solutions will not accept construction debris, treated wood, fence panels, or pallets through the residential bulk pickup program. Homeowners must use a private dumpster service or haul these materials to the local landfill.
How do I correctly bag yard waste for pickup?
Grass clippings and leaves must be placed exclusively in brown paper yard bags, not plastic bags. You can put out a maximum combination of 10 paper bags or tied brush bundles (under 50 lbs each) per week.