In 2004, Collin County provided three Collection Sites for our residents. Participation in this program was tremendously successful, and at the same time over-whelming with regard to logistics, staffing and increasing disposal costs. The vast amount of waste generated has increased cost by more than 300%.

Recently, the cost to operate the collection sites at Weston, Princeton, and Copeville exceeded $18,000 for this one-day event with 440,000 pounds or 220 tons of waste collected. The $18,000 collection event did not include employee wages or large equipment mobilization / utilization cost associated in facilitating this event. In an effort to control the escalating cost with providing this important service, Collin County consolidated our three collection sites at Princeton, Weston and Copeville, to one central location conveniently positioned just inside the entrance to new landfill located at 3820 Sam Rayburn Highway (S.H.121), Melissa.

Collin County contracted with the North Texas Municipal Water District's landfill in Melissa to conduct once a month cleanup days where all residents of Collin County can bring their items for disposal at no cost. This agreement with the District reduces the current cost of $18,000 per monthly event to $4,000 per event. The County will be able to offer enhanced services at lower cost to tax payers. Scrap debris, brush and yard trimmings are accepted at no cost during each one-day event. The new site will offer additional options of recycling plastics, paper, aluminum, and glass. Tires will be accepted and recycled. Recycling protects our environment reducing the quantity of usable items entering the waste stream, saves limited resources, and creates a better tomorrow for our children.

The service is available on the first Saturday of the month (holidays excepted) from 8 AM until 2 PM. During these one-day events Collin County will pick up the cost for disposal of citizens' debris from their residence, but proof of residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill will be required.

Please note: Before entering gate, all loads must be enclosed, covered or secured unless the load can not blow or spill over the top of the load-carrying compartment. Failure to do so will result in your entry being refused!

Small contractors can take their commercial waste/ scrap debris to the landfill for a fee. Call the landfill at 972-837-4015 for additional information regarding commercial waste.

The Public Works department will be at the site from 8 AM to 2 PM, signing Collin County citizens into the landfill for their free refuse disposal. After 2 PM, the Public Works department will stop signing citizens into the landfill for free disposal. However, you may provide a water bill from Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney or Frisco or you may pay normal landfill rates to dispose of your refuse.

Cash and checks with a valid drivers license are accepted. No credit cards accepted.
Call the landfill for more information at 972-837-4015.

For more information about this, INCLUDING RATES, visit the North Texas Municipal Water District web page.

County trash collection days for 2009 are:

• September 5th
• October 3rd
• November 7th
• December 5th

County trash collection days for 2010 are:

• January 9th *
• February 6th
• March 6th
• April 3rd
• May 1st
• June 5th
• July 10th *
• August 7th
• September 4th

* Note: Due to the New Year's Day holiday, the January trash drop-off day is scheduled for the second Saturday, January 9th. Also, due to the July Fourth holiday, the July trash drop-off day is scheduled for the second Saturday, July 10th.