Trash Pickup

Meadow Oaks Townhouse HOA's normal trash days are Tuesdays and Fridays.  City of Grand Prairie does not allow for trash to be set out for pickup before 8pm on the previous evening.

Holidays can change the day of trash pickup during the holiday week.  Holidays observed in 2026 by the City of Grand Prairie are:

• • New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1st - Trash pickup on Saturday, January 3rd
  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 25th - Trash pickup on Wednesday, May 27th and Saturday, May 30th
    • Recyling pickup on Thursday, May 28th
  • Independence Day: Saturday, July 4th - No change
  • Labor Day: Monday, September 7th - Trash pickup on Wednesday, September 9th and Saturday, September 12th
    • Recyling pickup on Thursday, September 10
  • Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26th - Trash pickup on Saturday, November 28th
  • Christmas Day: Friday, December 25th - Trash pickup on Saturday, December 26th 

To find holiday trash pick up, click on or copy & paste this link, click on Garbage & Recycling Schedule and look for the date in orange for the appropriate holiday - https://www.gptx.org/Departments/Solid-Waste/Garbage-Holiday-Schedule

Remodeling Your Home

When making changes to your house, be sure to check the Rules & Regulations to see if an application to the Architectural Control Committee is required.  Also be sure to verify with the City of Grand Prairie if it requires a permit for the work you are planning.  You can look up permit requirements for Grand Prairie at https://www.gptx.org/Departments/Building-Inspections/Residential-Information.  If you're still unsure, ask an HOA board member.  That's why we're here...to help you.

If you're thinking of making changes to your fence

Be sure to check the Rules & Regulations for what's required, i.e., ACC approval (or not).  Another thing to keep in mind when building or replacing  your fence - Ground Clearance of at least 1.5 inches.

Key Reasons for Ground Clearance:

• Rot Prevention: Wood in contact with the ground absorbs moisture, causing it to rot much earlier. A gap keeps the pickets dry, significantly extending the life of the fence.
• Easier Maintenance: The space allows for weed-eating and mowing under the fence without striking the pickets with the lawnmower line.
• Managing Uneven Terrain: Fences are built level, while ground is often sloped or uneven. A gap allows the fence to maintain a straight, professional top line rather than following crooked ground.
• Water Drainage: It allows water to flow freely under the fence, preventing debris from accumulating on one side and reducing soil erosion.
• Expansion Allowance: Wood expands and contracts with humidity, and a gap provides necessary space for this movement, reducing pressure on the structure.

If you ever have a question regarding anything about our community, contact an HOA Board Member to help you.

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