Fulshear vs Richmond
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Fulshear, TX and Richmond, TX?
Fulshear and Richmond have similar restriction levels.
Fulshear, TX
Fort Bend County
Fulshear residents must use the GFL-provided 95-gallon carts and place them at the curb by 7:00 AM on Wednesday collection day.
View full Fulshear rules →Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County
Richmond residents must use city-issued GFL poly carts for waste collection, place them curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day, and avoid overfilling.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fulshear | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Approved cart size | 95 gallons | - |
| Collection day | Wednesday | - |
| Set-out time | By 7:00 AM | - |
| Exclusive hauler | GFL Environmental | - |
| Curbside By | - | 7 a.m. collection day |
| Clearance Required | - | 3 feet around cart |
| Provider | - | GFL Environmental |
| Cart Source | - | City-issued poly cart |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fulshear FAQ
Can I use my own trash can in Fulshear?
No. Automated collection trucks only service the 95-gallon GFL-issued carts. Personal cans are not picked up, though extra bagged items beside the cart on collection day are typically accepted.
Do I have to pay for trash service if I'm out of town?
Yes. Ordinance 2023-1409 requires every Fulshear utility customer to pay for solid waste service whether or not the service is actively used during a billing cycle.
Richmond FAQ
Can I use my own trash can in Richmond?
No. Richmond requires use of the GFL-issued poly cart for residential collection. Personal trash cans will not be serviced by automated collection trucks.
What if my Richmond cart is overfilled?
Overfilled carts whose lids do not close will not be serviced. Excess waste should be held for the next collection day or scheduled bulk pickup if eligible.
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