Collin County multifamily property managers: this guide pulls together apartment recycling research for Allen, Anna, Blue Ridge, Carrollton, Celina, Dallas, Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Garland, Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, McKinney, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, New Hope, Parker, Plano, Princeton, Prosper, Richardson, Royse City, Sachse, Saint Paul, Van Alstyne, Weston, and Wylie.
National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service helps you navigate mandate-heavy cities like Dallas, Frisco, and Allen while giving residents in the rest of Collin County an amenity-driven recycling option even where there is no dedicated apartment recycling ordinance. Use this as your quick-read map for Mandate Type, Applicability Thresholds, fines, and property manager duties across the county.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Doorstep trash & recycling that supports rent premiums, renewals, and cleaner reviews across Class A–C assets in every Collin County city.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Service at the door reduces overflow at dumpsters, keeps breezeways clear, and makes it easy for residents to “do the right thing” with recycling.
- Compliance Simplified: Aligns with Dallas 8+ unit recycling mandates, Frisco 30+ unit enclosure rules, and Allen bundled recycling service while filling the gap in cities with no explicit multifamily requirement.
- Code-Backed Design: Inspector-friendly enclosure layouts, container sizing, labels, and resident education that support clean inspections and fewer code complaints countywide.
At a Glance: Collin County Cities & Multifamily Recycling Mandates
Mandate or Strong Program Cities
- Dallas (Collin County portion)
Mandate Type: Mandatory multifamily recycling service.
Applicability Threshold: 8+ dwelling units (most apartments and condos). Property managers must provide recycling containers near trash, meet minimum capacity (gallons per unit per week), and follow signage and material requirements. - Frisco
Mandate Type: Mandatory recycling infrastructure (design-based) for multifamily.
Applicability Threshold: 30+ dwelling units with post-ordinance site plans. Requires at least one triplewide recycling enclosure plus refuse enclosures, with strict screening and access standards. - Allen
Mandate Type: Recycling service bundled with city solid waste program.
Applicability Threshold: All solid waste customers using the city program, including multifamily; no “X+ units” threshold in code language. Recycling is provided with trash via the city’s contracted hauler. - Plano & Richardson
Mandate Type: Program-driven recycling expectation, not a named multifamily ordinance.
Applicability Threshold: None by unit count identified. Both cities have robust residential recycling, commercial recycling options, and sustainability policies; multifamily recycling is typically arranged through city-approved commercial haulers. - Key Links (Representative):
– Dallas Multifamily Recycling Ordinance
– Frisco Code – Solid Waste (Multifamily Enclosures)
– Allen Trash & Recycling
– Plano Recycling
– Richardson Solid Waste & Recycling
Other Collin County Cities
- Cities with no dedicated multifamily recycling mandate identified:
Anna, Blue Ridge, Carrollton (Collin portion), Celina, Fairview, Farmersville, Garland (Collin portion), Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, McKinney, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, New Hope, Parker, Princeton, Prosper, Royse City (Collin portion), Sachse, Saint Paul, Van Alstyne (Collin portion), Weston, Wylie. - Mandate Type: No stand-alone apartment recycling ordinance located. These cities focus on core solid waste services (trash, yard waste, bulky) plus residential recycling carts and/or drop-off locations.
- Applicability Threshold: None by unit count. Multifamily recycling is typically offered through commercial dumpster contracts with city-approved haulers rather than a citywide apartment recycling mandate.
- Program Reality for Property Managers:
– You still must comply with solid waste, nuisance, and illegal dumping rules (no overflowing dumpsters, windblown trash, or unapproved haulers).
– Recycling for residents is a competitive amenity rather than a legal requirement in many of these cities, but it is increasingly expected by residents and investors. - Representative Links:
– McKinney Trash & Recycling
– Wylie Solid Waste & Recycling
– Prosper Trash & Recycling
– Sachse Trash & Recycling
– Murphy Trash & Recycling
Fines & Penalties Snapshot (Collin County Cities)
- Dallas – Multifamily Recycling Violations: Failure to provide required recycling service for 8+ unit properties (capacity, signage, container placement) can lead to citations and administrative penalties under the Dallas City Code, in addition to potential enforcement through the city’s sanitation department.
- Frisco – Enclosure & Infrastructure Violations: Not providing or maintaining required refuse and recycling enclosures (including triplewide enclosures for 30+ unit multifamily communities) can be treated as a misdemeanor, with fines of up to $2,000 per violation per day. Each day of non-compliance can be charged separately, and the City can delay or deny a Certificate of Occupancy.
- Allen – Solid Waste & Recycling Violations: Under Allen’s solid waste ordinance, properties that fail to use required services, allow accumulation of refuse, or misuse containers can face fines up to $2,000 per offense, especially when violations affect public health or the environment.
- Other Collin County Cities – General Solid Waste Penalties: In cities like McKinney, Plano, Wylie, Murphy, and Prosper, fines typically arise from general solid waste, nuisance, and illegal dumping violations (overflowing dumpsters, scattered trash, unapproved hauling), not specifically from a lack of recycling service. These fines can still reach into the hundreds or thousands of dollars per offense, per day.
- State-Level Illegal Dumping Risk: All Collin County cities also sit under Texas Health & Safety Code provisions for illegal dumping, which can escalate from misdemeanors to state jail felonies depending on the volume and intent.
- Tip for Property Managers: Regardless of city, keep service agreements, inspection photos, contamination notices, and resident education records for each community. This makes it easier to show good-faith compliance and resolve any citation or complaint.
Collin County Multifamily Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement (Resident-Facing & Back-of-House) | Authoritative Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Confirm City & Legal Mandate |
Map each property’s address to the correct city limits and county, then determine whether it falls in a mandate city (Dallas, Frisco, Allen) or a non-mandate city (the rest of the Collin County list).
This drives your baseline requirements: Dallas (8+ units must offer recycling), Frisco (30+ units must have triplewide recycling enclosures), Allen (recycling bundled with city service), and “program/best-practice only” in the other cities. |
Dallas Multifamily Recycling · Frisco Solid Waste Code · Allen Trash & Recycling |
| ☑ If in Dallas (Collin County Portion): Implement 8+ Unit Recycling | For any community within Dallas city limits and having 8 or more dwelling units: • Provide dedicated recycling containers within visible distance of trash containers. • Size recycling service to meet or exceed the city’s minimum gallons-per-unit-per-week requirement. • Match accepted materials to the Dallas residential recycling stream. • Post clear, bilingual signage for residents and train maintenance teams on contamination standards. | Dallas Apartment Recycling Rules · Dallas Recycling Program |
| ☑ If in Frisco: Check 30+ Unit Enclosure Design | For Frisco multifamily properties with 30+ units and post-ordinance site plans: • Confirm your approved plans show at least one triplewide recycling enclosure plus required trash enclosures. • Verify masonry screening, evergreen landscaping, setbacks, and truck access match Frisco standards. • Make sure enclosure size and configuration can physically hold the recycling containers your hauler provides. • Capture photos and as-built drawings for your compliance file. | Frisco Solid Waste – Enclosures · Frisco Screening & Design Standards · Frisco Commercial Waste & Recycling |
| ☑ If in Allen: Confirm City-Served Recycling Setup | For communities in Allen using city-provided solid waste: • Verify active subscriptions for trash and recycling with the city’s contracted hauler. • Confirm container sizes, pickup frequency, and any contamination or overflow fees. • Ensure residents know set-out rules and recycling do’s and don’ts to avoid rejected loads and extra charges. | Allen Trash & Recycling · Allen Residential Services |
| ☑ In Other Collin County Cities: Build a Voluntary Standard | For properties in Anna, Blue Ridge, Carrollton (Collin), Celina, Fairview, Farmersville, Garland (Collin), Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, McKinney, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, New Hope, Parker, Plano, Princeton, Prosper, Richardson, Royse City (Collin), Sachse, Saint Paul, Van Alstyne (Collin), Weston, Wylie: • Assume no dedicated multifamily recycling mandate, but strong expectations around cleanliness and responsible waste handling. • Add or upgrade recycling through commercial hauler contracts to meet investor and resident expectations. • Design enclosure and container layouts using Dallas/Frisco best practices so you are future-ready if ordinances tighten. | McKinney Trash & Recycling · Wylie Solid Waste & Recycling · Plano Recycling |
| ☑ Coordinate with Haulers & Document Service | For every property, regardless of city: • Keep signed hauler contracts, rate sheets, and service level descriptions (trash, recycling, bulk, valet integration). • Confirm container types, pickup days, and contamination fees for each city. • Store emails, photos, and service logs in a shared compliance folder for quick use in inspections or ownership reviews. | NTMWD Regional Solid Waste System · Community Waste Disposal (CWD) · Frontier Waste Solutions |
| ☑ Standardize Resident Education & Signage | Build a county-wide resident playbook: • Standard doorstep set-out rules for National Doorstep service. • City-specific “what goes where” guides for recycling vs. trash. • QR codes on enclosure signs that link to the correct city’s recycling page. • Automated move-in and renewal messages so every resident gets clear, consistent instructions. | Frisco Recycling – Accepted Materials · McKinney Recycling · Dallas Recycling |
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