Plano provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection. Recycling is collected weekly using single-stream collection. Yard waste is collected on a separate schedule. Containers must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day. All waste must fit in the provided cart with the lid closed.
Plano provides curbside trash and recycling collection in city limits through contracts with licensed waste haulers. Collection is typically weekly for household trash and bi-weekly or weekly for recycling. Residents must use county-approved containers (usually 65- or 96-gallon rolling carts). Bulk items, appliances, and electronics require separate pickup scheduling. Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries) must be taken to designated collection events or drop-off facilities. Yard waste may have separate collection schedules depending on the service area. Contact the city solid waste department for specific schedules and hauler information.
Improper disposal (illegal dumping, prohibited items in regular trash) carries fines of $100–$1,000. Illegal dumping on public or private property is a misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000.
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