Wichita Falls Trash Schedule: Collection Days and Holiday Changes

Knowing your Wichita Falls trash and recycling pickup schedule is important for keeping your neighborhood clean and ensuring city services run smoothly. This guide will explain Wichita Falls trash collection days, provide key dates for 2023 holidays that affect pickup, and give tips for proper trash disposal.

Wichita Falls Trash Collection Days

Wichita Falls provides trash collection for residents twice per week. Your collection days are determined by whether you live north or south of Kell Freeway (Highway 240).

• North of Kell Freeway: Trash pickup is Monday and Thursday
• South of Kell Freeway: Trash pickup is Tuesday and Friday

Recycling is collected once per week on your first trash pickup day (Monday or Tuesday).

If you’re not sure of your trash pickup days, you can call the Sanitation Department at (940) 761-7977 to find out.

Trash Collection Times

• Place trash carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on your pickup days.
• Carts should be placed with wheels facing the house and clear of low-hanging tree branches.
• Collection times vary, but trucks may come anytime between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Missed Pickups

If your trash or recycling is missed on a scheduled pickup day:

• Double check that materials were properly sorted and placed out by 7:00 AM.
• Call the Sanitation Department as soon as possible at (940) 761-7977 if pickup was missed.
• Missed collections will be picked up within 24 hours if reported the same day.

2023 Wichita Falls Holiday Trash Schedule

Trash pickup is affected by holidays in Wichita Falls. Below are the key dates and schedule changes to know:

Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023)

• Monday routes shifted to Tuesday
• Tuesday routes shifted to Wednesday
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, September 6

Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday, November 23-24, 2023)

• No trash pickup on Thursday or Friday
• Monday and Tuesday on normal schedule
• Thursday pickup shifted to Wednesday
• Friday pickup shifted to Saturday
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, November 22

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24-25, 2023)

• Normal pickup on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19
• Thursday pickup moves to Wednesday, December 20
• Friday pickup moves to Thursday, December 21
• Monday, December 25 pickup moves to Tuesday, December 26
• Tuesday pickup moves to Wednesday, December 27
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, December 20 and December 27

New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1, 2024)

• City offices closed Monday, January 1
• Monday pickup moves to Tuesday, January 2
• Tuesday pickup moves to Wednesday, January 3
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, January 3

President’s Day (Monday, February 19, 2024)

• Monday routes shifted to Tuesday
• Tuesday routes shifted to Wednesday
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, February 21

Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2024)

• Monday routes shifted to Tuesday
• Tuesday routes shifted to Wednesday
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, May 29

Independence Day (Thursday, July 4, 2024)

• City offices closed Thursday, July 4
• Monday and Tuesday on normal schedule
• Thursday pickup shifted to Wednesday, July 3
• No recycling pickup on Wednesday, July 3

On other holidays like MLK Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day, trash pickup continues on the normal schedule.

Trash Cart Placement Tips

Follow these tips for smooth trash pickup:

• Place carts at least 3 feet away from other objects like mailboxes, parked cars, and other waste containers.
• Face cart wheels toward the house and keep 3 feet of clearance above the cart.
• Don’t overfill carts or place extra bags beside it. Overweight or overflowing carts can’t be collected.
• Keep cart lids closed to keep contents inside and deter pests.
• Remove carts from the curb by the next day after pickup. Storing carts out of sight discourages illegal dumping.

Acceptable Trash Items

Wichita Falls trash pickup accepts normal household waste like:

• Food scraps
• Plastic, glass, and metal food containers
• Paper and cardboard
• Aluminum foil
• Clothing and textiles
• Furniture and household items

Unacceptable Trash

Do not place these items in curbside trash pickup:

• Liquids or hazardous chemicals like paint, motor oil, or pesticides
• Car batteries
• Tires
• Dirt, rocks, or concrete
• Building materials like drywall or lumber
• Electronics like TVs and computers
• Appliances like washers, dryers or refrigerators

Improperly disposed hazardous and oversized items can damage collection equipment. Take them to the City Transfer Station instead.

Recycling Collection

Wichita Falls provides weekly curbside recycling pickup to all residents. Have recycling bins out by 7 AM on your first collection day.

Place only clean and dry recyclables loosely in the bin:

✅ Paper, cardboard, aluminum cans
✅ Plastics #1-7
✅ Glass jars and bottles

Do not bag recyclables or include non-recyclable items like plastic bags, foam cups, or food waste. Check the recycling guide on the bin or city website if you’re unsure an item is recyclable.

Yard Waste Collection

Wichita Falls provides weekly yard waste pickup for composting from April – November. Have properly prepared yard waste at the curb by 7 AM on your Wednesday pickup day.

Acceptable yard waste for compost includes:

• Leaves, grass clippings
• Brush and tree branches (cut into 4 foot lengths)
• Garden waste like flowers and vines

Use paper lawn bags or reusable containers clearly marked “Yard Waste.” Do not use plastic bags. Bundle branches securely with twine – no heavier than 50 lbs.

Bulky Item Pickup

Wichita Falls residents can schedule pickup of oversized items like appliances, furniture, and mattresses up to four times per year. Call (940) 761-7977 at least 24 hours before your trash day to schedule bulky item pickup. Fees apply.

Improperly disposed bulky items can lead to neighborhood blight and illegal dumping. Use the city’s bulk pickup service to keep your community clean.

Proper Trash Disposal Matters

Following Wichita Falls trash guidelines helps:

• Keep your neighborhood clean and safe
• Prevent damage to city equipment
• Allow efficient collection on schedule
• Reduce illegal dumping and littering
• Support proper waste disposal and recycling

Know your collection days, follow holiday schedule changes, and sort trash and recycling properly. Contact the Sanitation Department at (940) 761-7977 with any questions about Wichita Falls waste services.