Richmond, TX Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Hauler
- GFL Environmental
- Set-out Time
- 7:00 a.m.
- Cart Required
- GFL-issued only
- Trash Frequency
- Weekly
Summary
The City of Richmond contracts with GFL Environmental for weekly residential solid waste collection, requiring use of city-issued carts placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
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. How do I report at missed service? Please contact GFL at 281-368-8397 or notify the City at 281-342-0559. Who do I contact about setting up new trash service? Please contact the City of Richmond at 281-342-5456.
Full Breakdown
Richmond's residential sanitation services are contracted to GFL (Green for Life) and include once-weekly trash collection, weekly recycling, weekly heavy item pickup, and bi-weekly bulk and brush collection. Residents must use the GFL-issued automated cart; personal trash cans are not accepted. All solid waste, recycling, heavy items, and lawn or limb compost must be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Service questions go to GFL at 281-368-8397, and the City Public Works Department at 281-342-0559 handles complaints.
Violations & Fines
Setting out unapproved containers, missing the 7:00 a.m. set-out deadline, or placing waste in a manner that blocks collection may result in missed pickups, service warnings, or code compliance notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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