The City of Mineola will pick up leaf and limb debris for residential customers inside city limits, as long as they meet the criteria listed below.  Please read carefully as brush will not be picked up if it does not comply with the ordinance.  Please note that oversize loads may not be picked up.  DO NOT PLACE LEAFS, LIMBS OR BRUSH IN CITY STREETS!  Debris must be placed in the yard behind the curb.  Grass clippings will not be picked up.

SCHEDULE: (Residential Only)

Brush and limb pickup occurs once per month.  Trucks begin their route on the first working day of the month.  They start at the south end of town and work their way north.  Leaf pickup runs from November through April.  Beginning in 2024, limb pickup will run from September through May.  City of Mineola residents may bring their yard trimmings to the city burn site at the end of Bromberg Street if they do not wish to wait on city crews.  These schedules may be modified or suspended due to weather, staffing or equipment failure.  

Brush and Limb Pickup (Ord 19-10-28-1)

1. Brush, limbs and leaves shall be piled separately behind the curb or on the edge of the street for pickup collection.  No such vegetation shall be allowed in any street, alleyway or public right of way.

2. Brush, limbs and leaves shall not be placed in such a manner as to restrict, hinder or interfere with the flow of traffic, normal drainage or the use of City Streets.  

3. Brush, limbs and leaves shall not be placed on top of any utility meter box, or in such a manner as to restrict, hinder or interfere with the ability to access said meter box.

4. Brush, limbs and leaves shall be prepared for collection as follows:

   1. Brush: Shall be placed separately from leaves and limbs and shall be free from other waste. The failure to do so will result in the brush remaining until such time as it is separated.

   2. Limbs: 

      1. Limbs six (6) inches or smaller in diameter shall be cut into 36 inch lengths.

      2. Limbs or logs greater than six (6) inches in diameter should be cut into 31 inch lengths.

      3. In the event limbs are placed in an area not accessible by city equipment, limbs and brush shall be placed behind the curb or on the edge of the street, but in all respects, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

   3. Leaves: Shall be separated from brush, limbs and other solid waste, including, but not limited to, bricks, brick bats, wire, glass, metal or other similar material which may impair or damage the leaf machine or other device used to collect leaves.  The failure to do so will result in the leaves remaining until such time as it is separated. 

Bulk item pickup is available to City of Mineola residential customers who live inside the city limits.  This service is provided on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month to residents who have a large item they need to dispose of but will not fit in a bag for regular trash service.  Items can include sofas, chairs, washers, dryers, stoves, etc. NO carpeting or construction materials, freezers, or refrigerators. The item must meet all landfill requirements for disposal.  Bulk Item pickup must be scheduled in advance by submitting the form below or calling our office at 903-569-6183.  Your item must be placed at the curbside by the designated day for pickup.  

**Please call City Hall at 903-569-6183 for all solid waste collection needs, including roll-off containers**

Solid Waste Disposal

Supplier: Republic Services through a franchise agreement with City of Mineola

Fees for Solid Waste Collection (Effective July 1, 2024)

• Residential Inside City Limits $20.34/month

• Residential Outside City Limits $17.86/month 

Commercial Handload (bag) Service

Commercial Cart Service

Commercial Containerized (Dumpster) - Effective October 1, 2024

6 yd. vertipak 2 times a week - $704.15
6 yd. vertipak 3 times a week - $1054.41

Permanent Roll Off Containerized

10% franchise fee shall be paid for all permanent Roll off Containerized accounts.

**The City has a solid waste collection franchise (Ord 2016-09-D) which prohibits solid waste collection and disposal by companies not franchised by the city, and provides a penalty for companies operating without a franchise agreement.**

Contact Information

Kyle McCoy
Director of Public Works

903-569-6183
kmccoy@mineola.com

903-569-5843 or 903-569-8186 fax

300 Greenville Ave
Mineola, TX 75773​