Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule in Arlington, TX

The city of Arlington provides weekly trash and biweekly recycling collection for residents. Pickup days depend on your address location. Holidays impact the collection schedule. This article outlines Arlington’s trash and recycling pickup schedule, holiday calendar, and other waste management services.

Trash Collection

• Trash pickup occurs once per week on assigned days. Use the collection day lookup tool to find your scheduled collection day.

• Place trash in carts or bags by 7AM on pickup days. Carts should be 3-5 feet away from objects like mailboxes and cars.

• All trash must fit inside provided carts with lids fully closed. Extra trash must be bagged – no loose items.

• Carts and bags should not exceed 50 pounds. Overweight containers may not be collected.

• Trash carts must be removed from curb by 10PM on collection day.

Recycling Collection

• Recycling is picked up every other week on assigned days. Check the collection calendar to determine your pickup weeks.

• Have bins curbside by 7AM on recycling days. Place 3-5 feet from objects.

• All recyclables must be clean and placed loosely in provided bins – no bagged materials.

• Do not overload bins. Lids should fully close.

Accepted Recyclables:

• Paper and flattened cardboard
• Aluminum/steel cans and clean foil
• Plastic bottles and jugs
• Glass bottles and jars

2023 Holiday Collection Schedule

Collection is suspended on these holidays. Pickup resumes the following business day:

• New Year’s Day: January 1
• Independence Day: July 4
• Labor Day: September 4
• Thanksgiving Day: November 23
• Christmas Day: December 25

Bulky and Brush Collection

• Bulky items like furniture and appliances are collected on your second pickup day of the month.

• Place items curbside by 7AM. Limit of 5 cubic yards per collection.

• Brush and bundles of yard trimmings must be tied in 4-foot lengths weighing less than 50 pounds each.

• Some fees apply for bulky item pickup including appliances with refrigerants. View fees here.

Drop-Off Recycling

• Drop off recycling at the Sanitation Administration Building (817 E. Mayfield Rd.) Monday to Friday from 8AM-5PM.

• Accepted items: cardboard, paper, aluminum, tin, plastic, glass, motor oil, cooking oil.

• Drop off styrofoam, plastic bags, electronics, tires, and other specialty recycling. Fees may apply.

Trash and Recycling Carts

Residents are provided carts for trash and recycling:

• Trash: 96-gallon carts
• Recycling: 65-gallon carts

Request cart repairs or replacements by calling Environmental Services at 817-459-6777.

Yard Waste Disposal

• Yard waste like leaves, grass, and brush can be dropped off at the West Green Waste Facility (800 Mosier Dr).

• Proof of residency is required. No commercial loads allowed.

• Mulch and compost products are available for purchase.

Hours:

• Monday – Saturday: 7:30AM–5PM
• Sunday: Closed

Waste Management Services Contact

For additional information on trash and recycling services in Arlington, contact:

Environmental Services
817 E. Mayfield Rd.
817-459-6777

View schedule and collection maps

Download the Arlington, TX waste and recycling app: Trash Queen