Sherman, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Sherman Code of Ordinances § 13.06.050(c) gives exact placement standards for automated residential carts in the City of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. On trash pickup days, all roll-out containers must be placed by 7:00 a.m. with the white serial number facing the street. Each container goes immediately adjacent to the street and in no event more than one foot from the street. It must sit at least three feet from other trash carts, mailboxes, trees and other obstructions, and 20 feet from any cars, trailers, boats and the like. The code states the purpose: adequate and safe clearance for the automated pickup equipment.

Section 13.06.042(b) adds the timing window. A cart goes out by the curb or alley no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled collection day and comes back no later than 12 hours after it.

Section 13.06.050(d) governs what is inside. All residential waste, refuse, rubbish or trash placed in the roll-out carts must be bagged and closed for health and safety purposes, and placed so the lid fits flat and level on its base and closes securely. Section 13.06.049 separately requires lids to stay in place and fastened at all times to eliminate flies and insects, and bags must be securely tied or taped.

Carts belong to the city. Under § 13.06.050(a) they must not be removed from the assigned address, and anyone responsible for damage through willful negligence or abuse is liable for the cost of a new cart or repair.

Nothing may be stacked beside the carts. Section 13.06.007(b) bars placing waste next to the container of another without permission of the person who pays for the service, and § 13.06.013 charges the account holder a $48.00 fee for the first bulky item left next to a container and $12.00 for each additional item.