Montgomery County, TX Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- County Service
- None: private hauler required
- Conroe
- Municipal weekly pickup
- Woodlands
- Waste Management contract
- Private Cost
- $25-$45/month typical
- Illegal Dumping
- TX §365.012: up to felony
Summary
Montgomery County does not provide unincorporated trash service. Residents contract with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Texas Pride Disposal). Conroe provides municipal collection weekly. The Woodlands uses Waste Management contracted through township.
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. ... An offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a Class C misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs five pounds or less or has a volume of five gallons or less.
Full Breakdown
Montgomery County is not a solid waste authority under Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 363 and does not provide curbside pickup in unincorporated areas near Willis, Porter, New Caney, or Magnolia. Residents must subscribe to a private hauler, common providers include Waste Management, Republic Services, Best Trash, and Texas Pride Disposal, typically $25-$45/month for weekly service. The City of Conroe provides municipal solid waste collection under Code Ch. 66, with assigned weekly pickup days and holiday schedule adjustments. The Woodlands Township contracts Waste Management for township-wide collection; bins out by 7 AM on assigned day. Illegal dumping on unincorporated roads is a major county enforcement priority, Montgomery County Precinct Constables and TCEQ investigate dumping under TX Health & Safety Code §365.012 (Class C misdemeanor up to felony depending on volume).
Violations & Fines
Unincorporated illegal dumping: TX §365.012 penalties range $500 Class C to felony for >1,000 lbs or hazardous materials. Conroe missed-bin rules: $50-$200. The Woodlands: Waste Management service disruption, township code notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Montgomery County pick up my trash in unincorporated Magnolia?
What happens if I dump trash on a county road?
Sources & Official References
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