Missouri City vs Stafford
How do bulk item disposal rules compare between Missouri City, TX and Stafford, TX?
Missouri City has fewer restrictions than Stafford.
Missouri City, TX
Fort Bend County
Missouri City collects bulk items and yard waste weekly on the recycling day, with brush bundled to four-foot lengths under forty pounds and items set out no earlier than the prior evening.
View full Missouri City rules →Stafford, TX
Fort Bend County
Stafford requires tree limbs, brush, and bundled yard debris to be tied in bundles under 45 pounds and 4 feet long, with branches no thicker than 3 inches, and total volume capped at three cubic yards per pickup.
View full Stafford rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Missouri City | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly | - |
| Brush Limit | 4 ft, 40 lbs | - |
| Earliest Set-out | Day before | - |
| Code Chapter | Chapter 82 | - |
| Bundle Weight Max | - | 45 pounds |
| Bundle Length Max | - | 4 feet |
| Branch Diameter Max | - | 3 inches |
| Volume Cap | - | 3 cubic yards |
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Missouri City FAQ
When can I put bulk items out for pickup?
Bulk and yard waste are picked up weekly on your recycling day. Set items out no earlier than the evening before and have them at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
How should I bundle tree branches?
Branches must be tied in bundles no longer than four feet and no heavier than forty pounds each. Loose piles will not be collected by the curbside crew.
Stafford FAQ
How big can my tree limb pile be in Stafford?
Combined garbage and limbs cannot exceed three cubic yards per pickup, and individual bundles must be under 45 pounds and 4 feet long with branches no wider than 3 inches.
Is there a separate quarterly tree limb pickup in Stafford?
No. As of October 1, 2024, Stafford ended quarterly tree limb pickup. All brush and limb disposal must go through the regular weekly yard waste collection.
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