Plano, McKinney, and Allen each handle yard waste differently. See how the rules compare and where yard hauling in Collin County saves you the most hassle.

Yard Hauling in Collin County: Why the Rules Change From One City to the Next

Most people assume yard waste pickup works the same way everywhere in Collin County. It does not, and that mismatch is exactly why so many residents end up searching for a private yard hauling service instead of relying on the city.

Here is the short version before we get into specifics: Plano does not collect yard waste at the curb at all. McKinney folds it into monthly bulk pickup. Allen collects it weekly, but in a fairly specific way.

If you have moved between any of these cities, or you own rental property across more than one, the differences catch people off guard constantly.

Yard Hauling in Collin County

Plano: No Curbside Yard Waste Collection

This surprises a lot of Plano homeowners. The city does not offer curbside yard waste pickup at all. Brush and grass clippings are excluded from the standard bulky waste program, and residents are expected to self haul yard trimmings to an NTMWD transfer station.

Plano utility customers do get two free drop offs per month at approved facilities, but beyond that, additional visits run about $20 per cubic yard with a $60 minimum, and the facilities are closed to yard waste drop off during the last week of December.

In practice, that means every Plano resident is choosing between loading up their own vehicle and making a transfer station run, or paying someone else to do the loading and hauling for them. There is no third option where the city simply comes and gets it.

McKinney: Yard Waste Folded Into Monthly Bulk Pickup

McKinney takes a different approach. Yard waste and bundled brush are accepted as part of the city’s monthly bulk pickup program, alongside furniture and other large household items, generally up to around 10 cubic yards.

It is convenient in the sense that one program covers most of what a homeowner needs to get rid of, but it is still monthly, not weekly, and it does not accept everything, refrigerants, electronics, hazardous waste, and construction debris are all excluded.

If a landscaping project or storm cleanup happens outside your assigned bulk week, that debris is sitting in your yard until the next cycle unless you arrange separate hauling.

Allen: Weekly Yard Waste, Separate Monthly Brush

Allen splits the service into two programs. Weekly yard waste collection allows up to 15 biodegradable paper bags and 7 tied bundles on your regular trash day, no plastic bags accepted. Loose brush beyond that, larger limbs and bigger cleanup piles, is a separate monthly service capped around 3 cubic yards, and it requires calling ahead of your scheduled Wednesday pickup rather than just setting it out.

That two program structure works well for routine yard care, but a bigger one time cleanup, clearing an overgrown bed or taking down a dead shrub, can easily exceed both the weekly bag limit and the monthly brush cap in a single project.

Yard Hauling in Collin County: Where it makes sense

A few situations come up again and again across all three cities:

• Plano residents who would rather not load a truck and drive to a transfer station themselves
• McKinney homeowners with a cleanup that cannot wait for the next monthly bulk week
• Allen residents whose project produces more debris than 7 bundles and 3 cubic yards of brush combined
• Anyone managing a rental or a move out across more than one Collin County city, where keeping track of three different rule sets gets old fast

How much is Yard Hauling in Collin County

Pricing tends to be consistent across these cities since it is based on the volume of debris rather than which city you live in. Small loads generally run $75 to $150. Larger cleanups, especially storm debris or a full landscaping project, typically fall between $200 and $450 depending on how much needs to be hauled.

For Plano residents specifically, it is worth comparing that cost against the $20 per cubic yard self haul fee plus your own time and fuel driving to a transfer station. For anything beyond a small trunk load, hiring a hauler is often close in price and considerably less effort.

How DFW Junk Pickup Handles Yard Hauling in Collin County

DFW Junk Pickup provides yard hauling throughout Collin County, including Plano, McKinney, and Allen, with the loading, hauling, and disposal handled in one visit regardless of which city’s rules would otherwise apply to your address. That means no measuring your pile against a cubic yard limit, no drive to a transfer station, and no waiting on a monthly bulk week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Plano pick up yard waste at the curb? No. Plano residents must self haul yard trimmings to an NTMWD transfer station, with two free drop offs per month for utility customers and a per cubic yard fee beyond that.

Is yard waste included in McKinney’s bulk trash pickup? Yes. McKinney accepts yard waste and bundled brush as part of its monthly bulk collection program, generally up to around 10 cubic yards.

How much yard waste can Allen residents set out weekly? Up to 15 biodegradable paper bags and 7 tied bundles per week on your regular trash day. Larger loose brush is a separate monthly service that must be scheduled in advance.

Why does yard waste pickup vary so much within Collin County? Each city contracts its own solid waste program independently, so Plano, McKinney, and Allen have built different systems even though they border one another.

Call for 24/7 Professional Yard Hauling in Collin County

Wherever you are in Collin County, call DFW Junk Pickup at (214) 236-8795 or visit our yard waste removal page for one straightforward pickup, no transfer station drive and no monthly wait.