Fort Worth Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Fort Worth provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection for residents. Knowing the collection schedule and policies can help residents properly manage their waste and recycling. Here is a comprehensive guide to Fort Worth’s trash and recycling pickup schedule.

Collection Days

• Trash collection occurs once per week on a designated day between Monday to Friday depending on your address.

• Recycling collection also occurs once per week on the same day as your trash pickup.

• Bulk and brush collection occurs once per month on the 3rd week of the month, on your designated collection day.

To find your designated collection day, use the MyFW app or call 817-392-1234.

Collection Times

• Collection occurs between 7AM – 7PM

• Carts must be placed at the curb by 7AM on your collection day.

Trash Cart Sizes

Residents can select from the following cart sizes:

• 35 gallon
• 65 gallon
• 95 gallon

Carts are provided by the city. To request a different size cart, contact 817-392-1234.

Trash Cart Limits

• Each household is limited to 1 trash cart

• Additional carts incur an extra monthly fee

• Trash carts cannot exceed 100 lbs

• Lids must fully close or an overload fee can be charged

Recycling Cart

• Each household is provided with 1 95 gallon recycling cart

• Recycling is limited to materials accepted in the city’s recycling program

• Lids must fully close or an overload fee can be charged

Brush and Bulk Collection

• Brush and bulk items are collected monthly on the 3rd week

• Brush must be cut into 4-foot lengths and bundled

• Bulk items include furniture, appliances, and other large items

• Each household is limited to 10 cubic yards of brush and bulk items

Holiday Schedule

Trash and recycling collection is suspended on major holidays:

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

After a holiday, collection resumes on the next scheduled collection day. For example, if your regular pickup is Thursday and the holiday falls on Monday, your pickup will be on Friday that week.

View the official holiday schedule.

Placement Tips

• Carts should be placed at the curb or alley edge by 7AM

• Carts must be accessible to collection vehicles

• Do not place carts near parked vehicles or other obstacles

• Leave 3 feet of space between carts

• Place carts with lid opening toward the street

• Do not overflow carts or leave bags beside carts

Prohibited Items

The following items cannot be placed in normal trash collections:

• Hazardous waste like oil, chemicals, batteries

• Dirt, rock, concrete

• Remodeling debris

• Electronic waste like TVs and computers

Prohibited items can be dropped off at the Environmental Collection Center with limits and fees.

Missed Collections

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

• Confirm materials were properly set out before 7AM

• Call 817-392-1234 by the next business day

• Customer service can send a truck to collect missed pickup

Special Accommodations

Special collection services are available for:

• Disabled residents unable to roll carts to curb

• Residents with steep driveways or long distances to curb

Contact 817-392-1234 to request eligibility assessment for special accommodation.

Contacts

• Request changes to cart size or pickup day: 817-392-1234

• Report missed collection: 817-392-1234

• Environmental Collection Center: 817-392-3279

• Keep Fort Worth Beautiful (Litter/Illegal Dump Hotline): 817-392-5708

Key Links

• MyFW App – view pickup days and set reminders
• Recycling Guidelines – learn what can be recycled
• Environmental Collection Center – drop off hazardous waste and electronics
• Bulk and Brush Collection – schedule for large and yard debris pickup
• Holiday Schedule – dates trash pickup is suspended

Knowing the policies, schedule, and resources for trash and recycling collection in Fort Worth allows residents to properly dispose of waste with minimal service issues. Using the MyFW App and city contact numbers can help ensure your household trash and recycling is collected on schedule.