Fulshear vs Stafford
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Fulshear, TX and Stafford, TX?
Fulshear and Stafford 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 →Stafford, TX
Fort Bend County
Stafford residents must use the GFL-provided carts and place containers at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days under Chapter 74 of the city code.
View full Stafford rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fulshear | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Approved cart size | 95 gallons | - |
| Collection day | Wednesday | - |
| Set-out time | By 7:00 AM | - |
| Exclusive hauler | GFL Environmental | - |
| Hauler | - | GFL Environmental |
| Set-Out Time | - | By 7 a.m. |
| Collection Window | - | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Cart Storage | - | Out of street view |
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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.
Stafford FAQ
Can I put my trash cart out the night before pickup?
Stafford asks residents to set carts curbside no earlier than the evening before and no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
What items will GFL not collect at the curb?
GFL will not pick up hazardous waste, refrigerants, tires, vehicle batteries, paint, solvents, or other materials EPA classifies as hazardous.
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