Fulshear, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Approved cart size
- 95 gallons
- Collection day
- Wednesday
- Set-out time
- By 7:00 AM
- Exclusive hauler
- GFL Environmental
Summary
Fulshear residents must use the GFL-provided 95-gallon carts and place them at the curb by 7:00 AM on Wednesday collection day.
The City of Fulshear has an exclusive three-year franchise contract with GFL – Green for Life (formerly WCA-Waste Corporation of Texas). City residents and commercial businesses are required to pay for solid waste services whether those services are utilized or not. In accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, the City must ensure sanitary conditions including solid waste services for all residents and businesses of the City. Citations will be issued by the City of Fulshear for delinquent accounts. Review Ordinance No. 2023-1409 regarding solid waste rates. GFL provides 95-gallon carts for all residents for solid waste (green lid or black can) and recycling (black lid or green can). These carts are the only approved carts for the automated collection services. Unapproved carts will not be serviced. Collection services are provided every Wednesday between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Carts must be placed on the curb by 7:00 AM to guarantee to pick up. A radio frequency identification number (RFID) is branded on each cart and recorded by address. Carts are to remain at the property assigned, regardless of occupancy and whether or not the carts are used.
Full Breakdown
Under Ordinance 2023-1409 and the city's solid waste contract, GFL Environmental is the exclusive residential solid waste provider inside Fulshear city limits. Each household receives a 95-gallon trash cart (black with black lid) and a 95-gallon recycling cart (black with green lid). Carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM Wednesday for collection between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Only the city-issued carts are serviced by automated trucks; unapproved containers will not be emptied. All city customers must pay for service whether or not they use it.
Violations & Fines
Setting out trash in unapproved containers, missing the 7:00 AM Wednesday placement deadline, using a non-contracted hauler inside city limits, or refusing service while occupying the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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