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Garbage Collection / Yard Debris

Residential Garbage/Trash Services

  • Household debris ONLY (no yard debris).
  • Place cans at the edge of yard and street by 7:00am during the fall hours. 6:00am during the summer hours.
  • Trash must be bagged.
  • Cardboard must be broken down to lay flat and placed inside the can.

Schedule 

  • Republic Services picks up residential trash on Monday South of 154 and Thursday North of 154
  • Republic Services will only adjust their pickup schedule for the following holidays:
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year's.
  • The adjusted pickup day for these holidays will be the following day.

Bulk Trash 

  • Bulk trash is collected the first Thursday of every month by scheduled appointment only.  You must call a minimum of 2 days in advance to schedule a pickup at your address.  (903) 575-1568.
  • One to two items only.
  • Place item at curbside by 7:00am.  
  • Item must be acceptable at the land fill (no refrigerants, batteries or liquids).
  • This service is one to 2 items per month.

Yard Debris

  • This is a convenience service offered by the City and is operated by our street and utility crews as time permits.  Be patient as they will get by and retrieve your debris.
  • Leaf truck
    • collects loose leaves raked to the edge of the street
    • operates late November thru mid-March
    • leaves cannot contain sticks
  • Chipper truck
    • collects limbs no larger than 6" in diameter and 8' in length
    • only limbs that are from the property from which they are being picked up
    • City will pick up limbs cut or removed by resident only (if you hire someone to trim or cut trees, it is their responsibility to remove the debris)
    • operates year around
    • all limbs must be neatly stacked in a pile.
  • Bagged leaf truck
    • bagged leaves, pine needles, and pinecones
    • set aside from household garbage
    • no more than 30lbs per bag
    • no bag limited
    • operates year around