The Colony runs a twice-monthly bulk collection on designated Mondays. Your specific bulk days depend on your regular trash schedule, and there are clear rules about how items need to be prepared before they'll be picked up.
Quick Answer
Available?
Yes โ twice per month
How often?
Two designated Mondays per month (based on your regular trash day)
Scheduling required?
No โ follows automatic Monday schedule
Main limit
4 cubic yards per pickup
Accepted Items
Appliances, BBQ grills, carpet and carpet pad (cut to 4-foot lengths), extra trash bags, fence panels cut in half, furniture, lawn mowers (oil and gas removed), water heaters, and general large household items.
What the City Won't Take
Electronics, household hazardous waste, liquids, large construction debris, large metal objects, steel or fence posts, tires, and TVs.
Schedule & Timing
Your bulk Mondays depend on your regular trash day. If your regular trash is Tuesday or Wednesday, your bulk days are the 1st and 3rd Mondays. If it's Thursday or Friday, your bulk days are the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Items need to be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your bulk Monday.
Common Mistakes That Cause Missed Pickups
Setting items out on the wrong Monday (check your trash day to determine 1st/3rd or 2nd/4th)
Leaving carpet or wooden items longer than 4 feet
Putting out a hot tub or cabinets without cutting them in half
Leaving gas or oil in lawn mowers
Setting out electronics, TVs, or hazardous waste at the curb
City Contact Information
The Colony Government Resources
City Hall
The Colony City Hall 6800 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056
Self-Disposal Drop-Off: Camelot Landfill โ free one-time landfill pass available at City Hall Customer Service during business hours. Requires active residential water account.
Household Hazardous Waste: HHW Collection Center โ 5576 North Colony Blvd (east of Fire Station #2). Open 1st Monday 4โ7 PM, 3rd Wednesday 1โ4 PM, 3rd Saturday 8 AM โ 12 PM. Bring TX Driver's License or current utility bill.
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If your regular trash day is Tuesday or Wednesday, your bulk Mondays are the 1st and 3rd of each month. Thursday or Friday trash means 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Only if it's been cut in half. Full hot tubs won't be taken.
No. Electronics and TVs are excluded from bulk pickup. You'll need to find a separate disposal option or use a junk removal service.
Yes โ loose items 50 pounds or less should be bagged and tied.
You'll have to wait until the next month. For immediate pickup, a same-day junk removal service can take everything regardless of schedule.
Bulk pickup rules and schedules are subject to change. Always confirm current policies with the City of The Colony or your waste services provider before placing items at the curb. Information on this page was last reviewed in March 2026.
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