Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Missouri City
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week (either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday, depending on your neighborhood route).
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your neighborhood's designated collection day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your designated collection day (must be placed in compostable lawn bags or tied into bundles).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling fees are typically billed monthly as a pass-through charge on your local MUD or city water utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A free valet/assisted cart service is available for qualified disabled or mobility-impaired residents with a doctor's certification; no direct rate discounts are listed.
Blue Bin (Trash)
Must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Keep the cart at least 5 feet away from the recycling cart and other obstacles, with the handle facing your house.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Greasy pizza boxes
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Bright Green with Black Lid Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place items loosely in the green container. Set out every other week by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper and flattened corrugated cardboard
- ✓Empty beverage cartons
- ✓Plastic containers #1-#5 and #7
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Packing materials
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in biodegradable, compostable heavy-duty lawn and leaf bags. Brush must be securely bound, max 4 feet in length and under 40 lbs per bundle.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Plants and small shrubs
- ✓Tree limbs and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Every other week on your designated heavy trash day.
Placement
Place items safely at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure the bulk pile is at least 5 feet away from your blue and green carts, fire hydrants, and mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Bagged materials that do not fit in the cart
- ✓ Vegetative debris and tree stumps
- ✓ Securely bound brush under 4 feet
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (unless properly drained and tagged)
Bulk service is included in your standard residential rate. Excessive loads or items requiring specialized removal (like Freon appliances) may require separate independent handling.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
GFL Environmental suspends collection on observed holidays. If your normal pickup falls on or after a holiday, service will generally be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Weekly yard waste pickups are subject to the same holiday delay schedule as regular solid waste.
Residents should always check the Missouri City Municipal Solid Waste interactive map during holiday weeks to confirm their adjusted collection date.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
JanuaryDuring the month of January, GFL Environmental offers a special curbside holiday tree pickup. Place your completely bare tree (no ornaments, lights, or flocking) at the curb on your regularly scheduled bulk collection day.
Summer / Fall
June - NovemberDuring the Gulf Coast hurricane season, severe storms can leave massive amounts of vegetative debris. Residents are advised to create separate piles for branches, construction debris, and regular trash to expedite emergency pickups without blocking storm sewers.
Spring
March - MayHeavy spring pruning generates excessive brush. To ensure pickup by the automated CNG trucks, keep your branch bundles tied securely, under four feet in length, and weighing less than 40 pounds.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans to Cash In Around Missouri City?
While Missouri City doesn't have a dedicated city-run bottle buyback program right now, Texas has a state-wide approach to redeeming cans and bottles. Many grocery stores, especially larger chains, often have redemption centers inside where you can turn in qualifying beverage containers for a small refund. It's worth checking with your usual grocery spot, or you can often find independent scrap yards in the greater Houston area that will pay for aluminum cans and other metals. Think of it as a little treasure hunt for your recycling!
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life Near You!
Instead of tossing items that are still in good shape, think about giving them a new home through local donation. In and around Missouri City, you've got options! Keep an eye out for places like Goodwill or Salvation Army stores in nearby areas like Sugar Land or Houston, which are always happy to accept clothing, household goods, and furniture. For furniture and home decor, consider checking if Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the wider Houston region have a drop-off. It’s a fantastic way to help others and keep useful items out of the landfill.
Keeping Missouri City Litter-Free: What to Know
Nobody likes seeing trash dumped where it shouldn't be! If you happen to witness illegal dumping in or around Missouri City, the best course of action is to report it. While there isn't a specific hazardous waste collection day advertised regularly, for general illegal dumping, you can typically contact the Missouri City Public Works Department or the City's Code Enforcement. They can guide you on how to properly report it, and sometimes, community clean-up events pop up, so keeping an eye on the city's official website or local community boards is a good idea to get involved and make a difference!
Drop-off Facilities
Fort Bend County Recycling and Environmental Center
1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why wasn't the glass picked up from my green recycling bin?
Missouri City's recycling contract specifically excludes glass because shattered pieces easily contaminate paper and plastic streams. You must dispose of all glass bottles and jars in your blue solid waste cart.
How can I get the $50 household hazardous waste voucher?
Missouri City households can email [email protected] to request a voucher worth up to $50. You can apply this voucher toward disposal fees when bringing paints, oils, and chemicals to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center.
Can I use standard black trash bags for my grass clippings?
No. If you place your yard waste in regular solid waste bags, the hauler will treat it as standard garbage. You must store yard debris in heavy-duty, compostable paper lawn bags, or place it directly into a regular trash container.
Who should I call if my trash cart is missed or damaged?
You can contact GFL Environmental's dedicated Missouri City Customer Service center at 281-403-5800. This is also the number to call if you are disabled or elderly and need to sign up for assisted valet service (requires a doctor's signature).