Richmond vs Stafford
How do bulk item disposal rules compare between Richmond, TX and Stafford, TX?
Richmond has fewer restrictions than Stafford.
Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County
Richmond offers weekly heavy item pickup for appliances and bi-weekly bulk and brush collection through GFL, with limits on item size, weight, and types of accepted materials.
View full Richmond 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 | Richmond | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Item Day | Wednesday weekly | - |
| Bulk Frequency | Bi-weekly | - |
| Volume Limit | 5 cubic yards | - |
| Log Limit | 50 lbs / 4 ft | - |
| Bundle Weight Max | - | 45 pounds |
| Bundle Length Max | - | 4 feet |
| Branch Diameter Max | - | 3 inches |
| Volume Cap | - | 3 cubic yards |
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Richmond FAQ
When is bulk trash pickup in Richmond?
Bulk and brush items are collected bi-weekly on your regular trash day during recycling weeks. Heavy appliances are collected weekly on Wednesdays by GFL.
What can't I put out for bulk pickup in Richmond?
GFL will not pick up automobile parts, construction debris, concrete, bricks, dirt, roofing materials, metal poles, trampoline frames, hazardous chemicals, or logs over 50 pounds or four feet long.
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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