Richmond vs Stafford
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Richmond, TX and Stafford, TX?
Richmond and Stafford have similar restriction levels.
Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County
The City of Richmond contracts with GFL Environmental for weekly residential solid waste collection, requiring use of city-issued carts placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
View full Richmond 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 | Richmond | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Hauler | GFL Environmental | GFL Environmental |
| Set-out Time | 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Cart Required | GFL-issued only | - |
| Trash Frequency | Weekly | - |
| Code Chapter | - | Chapter 74 Solid Waste |
| Collection Frequency | - | Twice weekly |
| Routes | - | Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri |
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Richmond FAQ
When should I put my trash out in Richmond?
Place your GFL-issued cart at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Setting carts out the night before is generally permitted.
Can I use my own trash can in Richmond?
No. Residents must use the GFL-issued automated garbage cart. Personal trash cans are not picked up under the city's residential service contract.
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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