Missouri City, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Earliest Set-Out
- 6 p.m. day before
- Removal Deadline
- Midnight on pickup day
- Cart Spacing
- 5 feet apart
- Service Hours
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Summary
Missouri City requires solid waste and recycling carts to be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before pickup, set five feet apart with handles facing the home, and stored out of public view by midnight on collection day.
Trash Screening. Any garbage receptacle, container, bag or device used for the collection or storage must be screened from view. Trash Placement. Prohibits trash and trash containers from being placed at the curb for collection prior to 6 pm the evening before scheduled collection and after midnight of the scheduled collection day.
Full Breakdown
Missouri City's solid waste ordinance, implemented through Ordinance No. O-15-46 with collection contracted through GFL Environmental, sets specific rules for cart placement and storage. Carts must be placed at the curb at least five feet apart, with handles facing the residence to allow automated collection. Carts may not be set out before 6 p.m. the day before pickup and must be returned to a location screened from public view by midnight on collection day. Service hours run between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Violations & Fines
Repeat violations can result in code enforcement citations and fines, typically starting with warnings before escalating to penalties up to $500 per occurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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