Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Stephenville
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.
City-issued PolyCart Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed inside the provided PolyCart. The cart should be set at the curb with 2 to 3 feet of clearance from all obstructions. Carts damaged or stolen must be reported to Waste Connections for replacement.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous household items
N/A (No City-Wide Curbside) Bin (Recycling)
Stephenville residents rely on special event drop-offs or private subscriptions for recycling. The city occasionally hosts electronics recycling events and directs residents to regional centers for specialized materials.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 - #7
- ✓Paper
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Aluminum
Do NOT Include
- ✕Standard curbside recycling is not currently billed as a regular city utility service.
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be securely tied together, forming an easily handled package not exceeding 4 feet in length or 50 pounds in weight. Loose leaves and grass clippings should be taken to local compost companies.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Shrub and brush trimmings
- ✓Newspapers and magazines (bundled)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Every Friday)
Placement
Place approved items near the curb after scheduling your pickup. Single items cannot measure more than 72 inches in length or exceed 150 pounds in weight.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (chairs, couches)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Water tanks (drained)
- ✓ General household items (under 150 lbs and shorter than 72 inches)
- ✓ Tied brush bundles (under 4 ft and 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ White goods (appliances containing Freon)
- ✕ Construction and demolition waste
- ✕ Pallets
- ✕ Loose brush piles
- ✕ Hazardous or radioactive materials
Bulk pickup is included in standard residential garbage service, but a formal appointment is absolutely mandatory for collection.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collections scheduled on or after an observed holiday will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that specific week.
Yard Waste Exception
The weekly Friday bulk route will also shift by one day if an observed holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday.
Most minor holidays do not interrupt service. Always check the Waste Connections app or the City of Stephenville website for real-time updates.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Mix Construction Debris
Materials resulting from home remodeling, property clean-ups, or construction clearing—such as sheetrock, roofing tiles, and raw lumber—cannot be set out for the Friday bulk pickup. You must rent a temporary roll-off dumpster directly through Waste Connections.
Properly Secure Your Brush
Loose piles of branches will be ignored by collection crews. Stephenville requires all yard trimmings and brush to be tightly tied into manageable bundles that are no longer than 48 inches (4 feet) and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Destroy TV Screens for Bulk
If you are trying to dispose of an old CRT box television through the Friday bulk collection program, Stephenville rules explicitly state that the glass screens must be completely destroyed prior to placement at the curb for safety reasons.
Seasonal Information
Summer
AugustThe City of Stephenville typically hosts an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in late August at the Municipal Service Center on Glen Rose Road. This is the best local opportunity to safely dispose of toxic chemicals, pool supplies, and old paints.
Fall
NovemberDuring Thanksgiving week, standard operations shift. Monday through Wednesday routes run normally. However, Thursday collections are pushed to Friday, and Friday bulk collections are pushed to Saturday. Remember to adjust your PolyCart set-out times accordingly.
Year-Round
January - DecemberStephenville residents have year-round access to the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center. With proof of residency, you can drop off household hazardous waste on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays without paying any additional fees.
About Stephenville Waste Management
Efficient PolyCart Service by Waste Connections
The City of Stephenville partners with Waste Connections to provide regular residential garbage collection twice a week. Residents are issued durable PolyCarts to contain their household waste securely. To ensure the automated lifting arms on the collection trucks can operate without issue, it is imperative that carts be placed with at least two to three feet of clearance away from mailboxes, fences, and parked vehicles.
The Friday Bulk Pickup Requirement
Stephenville residents benefit from weekly bulk item collection every Friday; however, this is not an open free-for-all. To manage truck routes efficiently, homeowners are strictly required to schedule their bulk pickup in advance. You must submit an online request or call Waste Connections by 3:00 P.M. on the Thursday prior to secure a Friday collection slot for your bulky household goods.
Special Route Assistance for Disabled Citizens
Recognizing that maneuvering fully loaded 95-gallon PolyCarts to the curb can be physically demanding, the City of Stephenville and Waste Connections offer a complimentary assistance program. Disabled or elderly residents can request this specialized service, where collectors will fetch the cart from a designated location on the property, empty it, and return it to its original spot at no additional charge.
Strict White Goods and Freon Regulations
Large appliances, commonly referred to as 'white goods' (like refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners), are generally not accepted in the standard Friday bulk pickup. Before they can be safely disposed of at the Stephenville Type IV Landfill or a local scrap metal facility, they must be professionally red-tagged by a certified technician confirming that all Freon and hazardous refrigerants have been safely extracted.
Drop-off Facilities
Stephenville Type IV Landfill
Contact City of Stephenville for direct route info from US Hwy 377
Materials Accepted
Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center
6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is garbage collected in Stephenville, TX?
Standard residential garbage is picked up twice a week using city-provided PolyCarts. Your designated service days depend on your location within the city limits.
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Stephenville?
Bulk item pickup occurs every Friday. However, you must schedule an appointment by calling Waste Connections at 254-968-8173 or by filling out the online Bulky Item Pickup Request form before 3:00 P.M. on Thursday.
What are the rules for setting out brush and tree branches?
All tree, shrub, and brush trimmings must be securely tied into bundles. Each bundle cannot exceed 48 inches (4 feet) in length or weigh more than 50 pounds. Loose brush and large logs will not be collected.
Where can I dispose of old refrigerators and appliances?
Appliances containing Freon (white goods) are not accepted in the standard Friday bulk pickup. They must be red-tagged by a certified technician for Freon extraction. Once tagged, you can take them to the Stephenville Type IV Landfill or a local metal recycler.