Waste Management is contracted by the city to pick up trash, and recycling. Trash is picked up weekly on Wednesday. Recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. The garbage rate is $21.63 monthly. The monthly De Soto Events Calendar notes whether it’s “Trash Pickup” week, or “Trash and Recycling Pickup” in case you need a quick reminder on the bottom of the home page.
Waste Management observes the following six holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (prior to our normal service day), our collection day will be Thursday for that week. If the holiday is Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, our collection day will not change. The holiday schedule is effective for both trash, and recycling and only applies the week of the holiday. Service the week before and after the holiday will not be impacted.
Bulk Trash Pickup
Bulky items such as furniture & appliances can be picked up, but the resident must purchase a sticker for each of these items at the De Soto City Hall. For furniture such as mattresses, sofas, etc. the sticker cost is $6 per item. For appliances such as stoves, washing machines, etc, the sticker cost is $27 per item. De Soto also has Junk Pickup Day twice a year; once in the spring and once in the fall. Keep an eye out for the De Soto Newsletter to provide specific dates. These days usually take place on a Saturday and allow you to throw out junk that you may not be able to fit in your trash bin during weekly pickup. For more details on bulk trash pickup please visit: https://www.wm.com/us/en/home/bulk-trash-pickup
wm_02105-Tremplate-2024-Collection-Calendar-GREEN_r2The rules for Recycling are often misunderstood. Here’s a link to help determine what’s truth and what’s fiction. Recycling Myths and Truths – Waste Management