Richmond, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Spacing
- 3 feet clearance
- Set-out Deadline
- 7:00 a.m.
- Cart Orientation
- Lid toward street
- Obstacles
- Cars, mailboxes, fences
Summary
Richmond requires GFL carts to be set curbside by 7:00 a.m. on collection day with at least three feet of clearance from cars, mailboxes, fences, or other obstacles.
Helpful Tips About Your Garbage Pickup Service: We offer twice a week curbside residential solid waste (automation) collection. Carts should be curbside by 7 a.m., with 3 feet of space between any other objects such as cars, mailboxes, fences, etc. The collection arm on the automated truck requires space to make the collection safely. Please keep the containers away from obstacles that may interfere with the collection. Placement of your poly cart in the correct position is critical to servicing your residence as this collection is done by automation. GFL is not responsible for moving the carts from blocked areas during the collection process. Please do not overfill your poly cart, the lids should close completely. Overfilled poly carts can cause spillage during the collection process and litter your property and neighborhood streets. Overfilled poly carts will not be serviced. Please do not put garbage bags on top of the cart. Your cart should be loose enough to come out when tipped during servicing. Tightly compacted bags or trash inside the cart may not come out when serviced. GFL is not responsible for garbage that spills during the collection process.
Full Breakdown
To allow GFL's automated collection arm to safely lift carts, the City of Richmond requires residents to keep three feet of empty space around each cart. Carts must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, with the wheels facing the home and the lid opening toward the street. Carts cannot be placed near or behind vehicles, mailboxes, fences, low-hanging tree branches, or other obstructions that would block the automated truck. After collection, carts must be returned to a location out of public view by the end of the collection day.
Violations & Fines
Improperly spaced or obstructed carts may be skipped without a return trip. Repeated placement violations or leaving carts at the curb beyond the collection day can trigger code compliance warnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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