Fulshear vs Stafford
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Fulshear, TX and Stafford, TX?
Fulshear has fewer restrictions than Stafford.
Fulshear, TX
Fort Bend County
Fulshear residents must place 95-gallon GFL carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on Wednesday collection day, with carts kept clear of obstructions for the automated truck arm.
View full Fulshear rules →Stafford, TX
Fort Bend County
Stafford requires GFL-provided solid waste containers to be set at curbside, or as close to the roadway as practicable without obstructing traffic or pedestrians, no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
View full Stafford rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fulshear | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Set Out By | 7:00 AM Wednesday | - |
| Cart Size | 95 gallons | - |
| Spacing | 3 feet between carts | - |
| Approved Carts Only | GFL-issued | - |
| Set-Out Deadline | - | 7:00 a.m. pickup day |
| Container | - | GFL-provided cart |
| Placement | - | Curbside, clear of traffic |
| Code Chapter | - | Chapter 74 Solid Waste |
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Fulshear FAQ
What time should I put my Fulshear trash cart out?
Carts must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on Wednesday to guarantee pickup. The truck can arrive any time between 7 AM and 7 PM.
Can I use my own trash cans instead?
No. Only the GFL-issued 95-gallon carts work with the automated collection trucks. Personal cans will generally not be serviced.
Stafford FAQ
What time should my trash cart be at the curb?
Carts should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Setting out the night before is generally acceptable, but carts cannot block traffic or pedestrian paths.
Can I use my own trash can in Stafford?
Residential service uses GFL-provided carts. Personal containers are typically not collected, so use the cart issued by the city's contractor.
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