Duncanville Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Duncanville is a city in Dallas County, Texas with a population of over 39,000 residents. The city provides trash and recycling collection services through a contract with Republic Services. This article provides an overview of Duncanville’s trash and recycling schedule, policies, and contact information for residents.

Trash Collection

• Trash collection in Duncanville occurs twice per week on designated days depending on your location.

• Residents should place bagged trash at the curb or alley no earlier than 12:01 AM and no later than 7:00 AM on collection days.

• Trash must be in tied plastic bags that are 30-gallons or less and weigh no more than 35 lbs. Loose trash or trash in containers will not be collected.

• Trash bags should be neat and separate from recycling bins, brush, and bulk items by at least 5 feet.

• To deter animals, spray bags with an ammonia and water solution.

• Republic Services observes major holidays and does not collect trash on:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

If your collection day falls on a holiday, trash will be collected on the next scheduled day.

Recycling Collection

• Recycling is collected weekly on your designated trash collection day.

• All recyclables should be clean, dry, and empty.

• Acceptable recycling includes:

  • Paper
  • Aluminum cans
  • Tin cans
  • Plastic containers #1, #2, and #5
  • Glass (started January 2023)
  • Cardboard
  • Magazines, junk mail, soft cover books

• Unacceptable items include:

  • Plastic bags
  • Styrofoam
  • Clothing/textiles
  • Food residue
  • Hazardous waste containers
  • Plastic #3, #4, #6, #7

• Recycling must be placed loosely in provided recycling bins, not bags.

• To request a bin, visit the Duncanville Service Center at 330 Shady Trail Dr. Bring your old bin for a replacement.

Brush and Bulk Collection

• Brush and bulk items are collected curbside twice per month on designated weeks.

• North of Wheatland Rd: Weeks 1 and 3

• South of Wheatland Rd: Weeks 2 and 4

• Items should be placed neatly at the curb by 7:00 AM on Monday of your scheduled week.

• Total brush and bulk is limited to 10 cubic yards per pickup. Excess will not be collected.

• Keep brush and bulk piles separate by 2 feet. Separate from other items by 5 feet.

• Brush includes organic yard waste like branches and limbs, up to 5 feet high.

• Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, appliances like refrigerators, and bagged garbage.

• Unacceptable bulk items include tires, carpets, electronics, lumber, and construction waste.

Additional City Policies

• Duncanville provides trash cans to commercial properties. Business owners must contact Republic Services for dumpsters.

• Property owners must visually screen all refuse containers from public view.

• Loose debris and construction materials will not be collected by the city. Dispose of these items privately.

• Report missed collections within 24 hours to Republic Services.

Contact Information

Republic Services Customer Service: (972) 225-4207

• Request repairs or replacement bins
• Report missed pickups
• Request service changes
• Ask billing questions

Duncanville Service Center: (972) 780-4900

330 Shady Trail Dr.
Duncanville, TX 75137

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Request recycling bins
• Ask about municipal trash policies
• Report roadside dumpsites

Duncanville Public Works: (972) 780-5077

203 E Wheatland Rd.
Duncanville, TX 75116

• Schedule large item pickups
• Report ordinance violations
• Request code enforcement

By following the trash and recycling policies set by the City of Duncanville, residents can keep their community clean and safe. Let this article be your guide to proper trash disposal and collection days. Contact Republic Services or the city’s Public Works department with any other questions.