Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Royse City
Trash Day
Weekly collection routes run Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected on your designated service day in the blue recycling cart. Check the city pickup map for your specific schedule.
Yard Waste
Collected on your regular trash day (up to 10 bags of foliage/leaves and bundled brush up to 50 lbs).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection fees are conveniently billed alongside water and sewer services on your monthly city utility bill, which is issued by the 3rd of each month and due on the 15th.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, In-Person, Drop Box, Mail
Burgundy (95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Carts must be out by 7:00 AM on collection day. All loose trash must be bagged before placing in the cart. Residents may place up to 10 extra bags (up to 50 lbs each) outside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Properly contained syringes (in labeled hard plastic)
- ✓Collapsed cardboard boxes (if they don't fit in recycle bin)
City-issued Cart Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected on Wednesdays. Items must be loose and rinsed. The front of the cart must face the street, and nothing left outside the cart will be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clear or brown colored glass
- ✓Newspaper and magazines
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #5
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Collapsed cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Used paper plates
- ✕Unrinsed containers
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Items placed outside the cart
Yard Waste Bin
One tied brush bundle per collection day (max 4 feet long, 6 inches in diameter, max 50 lbs). Up to 10 bags of leaves/foliage (max 50 lbs each) can be placed next to the trash cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves and foliage
- ✓Tied brush bundles
- ✓Grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (up to 2 items per trash collection day)
Placement
Place near the curb or alley next to your cart, ensuring it does not block the cart's access for the mechanical lifting arm.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Box springs
- ✓ Tables
- ✓ Sofas
- ✓ Dressers
- ✓ Large furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Refrigerators and freezers
- ✕ Televisions
- ✕ Tires and batteries
- ✕ Chemicals, bulbs, and paint
- ✕ Carpeting and cabinets
- ✕ Fencing and wood pallets
- ✕ Construction materials
Two items per week are included in your standard utility rate. If more than 2 items are placed out, pickup is strictly at the driver's discretion.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Sanitation Solutions operates on all major holidays except Christmas Day. If Christmas falls on your regular collection day, services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush bundles and bagged yard waste follow the same holiday and weather delay schedule as standard trash routes.
Holidays like Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Memorial Day do not disrupt service. Carts must still be at the curb by 7:00 AM on those days.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayWith spring cleaning comes extra waste. Remember you can place up to 2 bulk items per week at the curb. For larger home renovations, you will need to contact a local landfill directly, as construction materials like carpet and fencing are banned from curbside pickup.
Summer
June - AugustHot Texas summers require extra attention to odors. Ensure all loose trash is securely tied in bags before placing it into the burgundy cart, and never pour liquid paints or oils in the bins, which is prohibited.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring extreme winter weather conditions or ice storms, collection schedules may be delayed. Ensure your bins are clear of snow or ice accumulation, and check the City of Royse City website for weather delay updates.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Aluminum Cans and Scrap Metal into Cold Cash Around Royse City
While Royse City doesn't have a specific bottle buyback program right within its limits, you can still make a few bucks off your recyclables! Many communities in Texas participate in redemption programs. For scrap metal and aluminum cans, you'll want to check out dedicated scrap yards. A quick search for 'scrap metal recycling near Rockwall' or 'aluminum can recycling Greenville' can point you towards places that pay for these materials. Even though it's a bit of a drive, turning that pile of aluminum cans into cash is a win-win for your wallet and the environment.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Royse City
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, think about donating them to folks who could really use them! While there isn't a dedicated Habitat for Humanity ReStore directly in Royse City, you can often find great options in nearby towns. Check out thrift stores in Rockwall or Greenville – they're always looking for donations like clothing, furniture, and household goods. Sometimes, local churches or community centers also run donation drives, so keep an eye out for those announcements. It feels good to help out a neighbor!
Keeping Royse City Beautiful: What to Do About Pests and Proper Disposal
Seeing unwanted trash dumped illegally is a real bummer for everyone in Royse City. If you spot illegal dumping, the best thing to do is report it to the city or county. Usually, there's a non-emergency police number or a code enforcement department you can call. For those occasional bulky item pickups, make sure you're aware of what's allowed – big furniture pieces or appliances are often handled differently than regular trash. This helps keep our streets clean and our waste management running smoothly.
Drop-off Facilities
Rockwall Police Department (Medication Disposal Box)
205 W. Rusk Street, Rockwall, TX 75087
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should my carts be placed out in Royse City?
All trash carts, recycle carts, and bulk items must be placed at the curb or alley by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 5:00 PM the night before. All empty carts must be removed by 10:00 PM on the day of collection.
Are extra trash bags allowed outside my cart?
Yes. Royse City allows residents to place up to 10 additional bags of household trash or bagged leaves next to the burgundy cart on their assigned trash day. Each bag must weigh no more than 50 lbs.
Does Sanitation Solutions pick up old refrigerators or TVs?
No. Due to environmental laws, the hauler will not collect refrigerators, freezers, appliances with Freon, televisions, chemicals, bulbs, or batteries. You must dispose of these items at a local landfill or recycling center.
How do I dispose of medical syringes safely?
Syringes and needles must be placed in an opaque, hard-plastic container with a tightly secured lid, like an empty laundry detergent bottle. Label the container 'Syringes, Sharps, or Needles,' seal it with heavy-duty tape, and place it inside your regular trash cart.