Collin County, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- County Facility
- 121 Regional Disposal, Melissa
- Fees
- By weight and type
- Freon Appliances
- Extra charge
- City Bulk Pickup
- 2-4 times per year typical
Summary
Collin County operates the Melissa Transfer Station and partners on regional disposal. Bulky items for unincorporated residents go to 121 Regional Disposal Facility in Melissa or private transfer stations, with fees by weight.
Sec. 365.012. ILLEGAL DUMPING; DISCARDING LIGHTED MATERIALS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state.(a-1) A person commits an offense if:(1) the person discards lighted litter, including a match, cigarette, or cigar, onto open-space land, a private road or the right-of-way of a private road, a public highway or other public road or the right-of-way of a public highway or other public road, or a railroad right-of-way; and(2) a fire is ignited as a result of the conduct descr
Full Breakdown
The 121 Regional Disposal Facility at 1408 W Sam Rayburn Hwy in Melissa accepts residential waste with gate fees based on vehicle type and tonnage. Tires, appliances with refrigerant, and e-waste have separate handling fees. Most Collin County cities provide 2-4 bulk pickup days per year through their hauler contract.
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Collin County
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