Missouri City vs Stafford
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Missouri City, TX and Stafford, TX?
Missouri City and Stafford have similar restriction levels.
Missouri City, TX
Fort Bend County
Missouri City requires twice-weekly residential garbage collection with curbside containers placed by 7 a.m. on collection days, served between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
View full Missouri City rules →Stafford, TX
Fort Bend County
Stafford provides twice-weekly residential garbage collection through GFL Environmental on either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday routes, with recycling and yard waste collected once weekly on the second pickup day.
View full Stafford rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Missouri City | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Twice weekly | - |
| Set-out Time | By 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Service Hours | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | - |
| Code Chapter | Chapter 82 | Chapter 74 Solid Waste |
| Collection Frequency | - | Twice weekly |
| Routes | - | Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri |
| Hauler | - | GFL Environmental |
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Missouri City FAQ
What days does Missouri City collect my trash?
Most residents receive Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday service depending on their address. Use the Solid Waste interactive map on the city website to confirm your route.
When can I put my trash at the curb?
Containers must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day. The city ordinance requires service between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and cans should be removed by the morning after pickup.
Stafford FAQ
What day is my Stafford trash pickup?
Pickup is either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday based on address. Use the City of Stafford interactive GIS map or call GFL at 281-368-8397 to confirm your route.
When does recycling get collected in Stafford?
Recycling and yard or brush waste are picked up once per week, on the second of your two solid waste collection days.
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