Garbage Collection / Yard Debris

Residential Garbage/Trash Services

  • Household debri ONLY  (no yard debris)
  • Place bags at the edge of yard and street by 7:00 AM.
  • 12 bag limit
  • Maximum 35 lbs per bag
  • Trash containers can be used but trash must be bagged
  • Cardboard must be broken down to lay flat

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 (this is not a clean up)
  • Place item at curbside by 7:00 AM 
  • 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
  • Bagged leaf truck
    • bagged leaves, pine needles, and pine cones
    • set aside from household garbage
    • no more than 30 lbs per bag
    • no bag limited
    • operates year around