Trash Collection 101: Your Guide to Proper Waste Disposal

Collection Schedule

  • Regular Trash Pickup: Occurs every Wednesday and Saturday between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
  • Heavy Trash Pickup: Available on both Wednesday and Saturday. Residents are advised to call ahead to schedule heavy trash pickup.

Preparation Guidelines

  • Time: Ensure all waste is ready for collection no later than 6:00 AM on pickup days.
  • Containers: Use personal containers or bags that do not exceed 40 gallons in capacity. Each container or bag should weigh no more than 40 pounds.

Acceptable Items

  • Household Waste: General household trash should be securely bagged and placed in the appropriate containers.
  • Heavy Waste: Includes items such as furniture (e.g., couches, tables, mattresses, box springs, desks, dressers). One heavy item will be collected per household on each regular pickup day.
  • Yard Waste:
    • Grass clippings should be placed in cans or bags weighing under 40 pounds.
    • Branches must be bundled and tied, with each bundle measuring no larger than 4 feet long by 2 feet high, and branches no more than 3 inches in diameter. Limit of three bundles per service day.

Specialty Items

For items such as appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers), hot water heaters, or large volumes of waste, please contact OFS Solid Waste Services to arrange pickup and receive a quote for disposal. Carpeting and flooring are considered construction items and are not picked up with bulk waste.

Unaccepted Waste

The following items are not accepted for collection:

  • Dirt and mulch
  • Construction debris and waste generated by an independent contractor (e.g., fencing, decking, siding)
  • Bricks, tile, concrete, and rocks
  • Liquid paint
  • Cooking oil
  • Fertilizer and chemicals
  • Motor oil, gasoline, and tires

Holiday Schedule

OFS Solid Waste Services observes the following holidays:

  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day

There will be no collection on these days. Service will resume on the next scheduled collection day.

Contact Information

OFS Solid Waste Services: 281-457-2705

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.