Trash Bin Storage: Conroe vs Willis
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Conroe, TX and Willis, TX?
Conroe and Willis have similar restriction levels.
Conroe, TX
Montgomery County
Conroe requires garbage and recycling carts to be stored out of the front yard and not visible from the street under city ordinance. Carts must be stored no nearer to the street than the front of the primary structure except during collection hours.
View full Conroe rules →Willis, TX
Montgomery County
Montgomery County cannot regulate trash bin storage in unincorporated areas. Conroe Code Ch. 58 requires bins screened from street view between pickups. Waste Connections and Republic Services are primary haulers; HB 2127 preempts plastic bans.
View full Willis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Conroe | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard Storage | Prohibited | - |
| Storage Rule | Behind front of primary structure | - |
| Visibility | Must not be visible from street | - |
| Collection Day | Set out by 6:30 AM, retrieve after | - |
| Conroe Code | - | Ch. 58 storage rules |
| Place Out | - | After 4 PM prior day |
| Retrieve By | - | 8 PM collection day |
| Haulers | - | Waste Connections, Republic |
| Plastic Bags | - | HB 2127 preempts bans |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Conroe FAQ
Where should I store my trash carts in Conroe?
Carts cannot be stored in the front yard and must be stored behind the front face of your primary structure so they are not visible from the street. The backyard or garage are ideal locations.
When can I put my trash carts out for collection?
Place carts at the curb on your scheduled collection day, set out by 6:30 AM. Retrieve them after collection and store them out of view from the street.
Willis FAQ
When can I put bins at the curb in Conroe?
After 4 PM the day before pickup. They must be retrieved by 8 PM on collection day. First violation is a warning, $25-$100 thereafter.
Can Conroe ban single-use plastic bags?
No — HB 2127 (2023) Texas Regulatory Consistency Act preempts local plastic bag and container bans. Prior Austin-style ordinances are void.
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