Stafford trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | GFL Environmental twice weekly — Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri by city map address lookup. Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Ready by 7:00 a.m.; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov |
| Recycling | Once weekly on second trash day (Thu for Mon/Thu routes; Fri for Tue/Fri). Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov |
| Bulk | Green/yard/brush with recycle day: grass, leaves, trimmings, branches — bagged/containerized ≤40 lb, max 8 bags/bundles; limbs ≤3 in dia / 4 ft lengths. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov |
| Hauler | GFL Environmental (city contract). |
| Contacts | GFL Environmental (GFL) 281-368-8397; City 281-261-3900; [email protected]; 2610 S Main St, Stafford, TX 77477; WC&ID #2 new accounts 281-499-1031. Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov |
Curbside
Bulk pickup is automatic in Stafford — no request needed.
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Ready by 7:00 a.m.; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Where
Curbside / as close to roadway as practicable without hazard.
Limits
≤40 lb bags/bins; yard ≤8 bags/bundles ≤40 lb each; limbs ≤3"/4'.
Not allowed
See Items Not Accepted list (dirt/rock/construction debris/tires/batteries/oils/contractor/household hazardous waste).
Bags
Bags or GFL Environmental (GFL) bins; keep contained.
Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Observed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · staffordtx.gov
Private junk pickup
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Full details for Stafford: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- GFL Environmental twice weekly — Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri by city map address lookup. New accounts: Fort Bend County WC&ID No. 2 281-499-1031. GFL Environmental (GFL) bins on request (trash + recycle). Curbside by 7:00 a.m.; collection 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Refuse in bags or GFL Environmental (GFL) bins ≤40 lb. Contained/bagged (GFL Environmental (GFL) not required to clean resident spillage).
- Recycling
- Once weekly on second trash day (Thu for Mon/Thu routes; Fri for Tue/Fri). Materials include newsprint, magazines, PE/HDPE plastic, glass containers, aluminum & tin cans, cardboard.
- Bulk pickup
- Green/yard/brush with recycle day: grass, leaves, trimmings, branches — bagged/containerized ≤40 lb, max 8 bags/bundles; limbs ≤3 in dia / 4 ft lengths. Special pickups via GFL Environmental (GFL) for unusual quantities. Separate City Tree Limb Service page for additional limb program. Not accepted (tagged if left): dirt, rocks, brick, concrete, tires, batteries, oils, contractor waste, household hazardous waste list (freon appliances without certified CFC removal, paints, petroleum, etc.).
- Curbside: when
- Ready by 7:00 a.m.; trucks 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside / as close to roadway as practicable without hazard.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤40 lb bags/bins; yard ≤8 bags/bundles ≤40 lb each; limbs ≤3"/4'.
- Curbside: brush
- ≤3 in dia, 4 ft lengths; bagged/containerized yard ≤40 lb.
- Curbside: not allowed
- See Items Not Accepted list (dirt/rock/construction debris/tires/batteries/oils/contractor/household hazardous waste).
- Curbside: bags
- Bags or GFL Environmental (GFL) bins; keep contained.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Non-collection tagged with reason; citation $ not stated.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Observed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
- Hauler
- GFL Environmental (city contract)
- Contacts
- GFL Environmental (GFL) 281-368-8397; City 281-261-3900; [email protected]; 2610 S Main St, Stafford, TX 77477; WC&ID #2 new accounts 281-499-1031
- Find your day
- Residential Solid Waste + city map address lookup
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: staffordtx.gov
Bulk: staffordtx.gov
Holidays: staffordtx.gov
Curbside: staffordtx.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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