Arlington, TX Waste Collection Schedule

Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Arlington.

Population: 394,602
99.4 sq mi
Updated: January 19, 2025

Collection Zones & Pickup Days

Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule

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North Arlington

Trash:Monday
Recycling:Monday

Neighborhoods:

  • North Arlington
  • Lake Arlington Area
  • River Legacy
  • Woodland West
  • Northridge
  • Meadowbrook
  • Rolling Hills
  • Willow Park
  • Northgate
  • Oak Grove
  • Watson
  • Green Oaks Corridor

South Arlington

Trash:Tuesday
Recycling:Tuesday

Neighborhoods:

  • South Arlington
  • Southeast Arlington
  • Parkview
  • Southgate
  • Kennedale Area
  • Sublett
  • Pleasant Ridge
  • Woodland Hills
  • Country Club
  • Berkley
  • Webb
  • Mayfield

West/Southwest Arlington

Trash:Wednesday
Recycling:Wednesday

Neighborhoods:

  • West Arlington
  • Southwest Arlington
  • Interlochen
  • Highcroft Estates
  • Georgetown Commons
  • Grand Prairie Border Area
  • Lakewood
  • Westpark
  • Pioneer Park
  • Wedgwood
  • Mansfield Highway Area
  • Arkansas Lane

East/Central Arlington

Trash:Thursday
Recycling:Thursday

Neighborhoods:

  • East Arlington
  • Central Arlington
  • Downtown Arlington
  • Entertainment District
  • UTA Campus Area
  • Division Street Corridor
  • Cooper Street Corridor
  • Lincoln Square
  • Collins Street Area
  • Fielder Area
  • Park Row
  • Historic Downtown

Viridian/West Fort Worth Border

Trash:Friday
Recycling:Friday

Neighborhoods:

  • Viridian Master Plan
  • Elements at Viridian
  • The Island at Viridian
  • Loch Highland Estates
  • Trinity River Corridor
  • West Fork Trinity Area
  • Pantego Border
  • Dalworthington Gardens Border
  • River District
  • Lake Viridian Area
  • Northwest Arlington
  • West Side

Parks Mall/Entertainment Corridor

Trash:Monday
Recycling:Monday

Neighborhoods:

  • Parks Mall Area
  • Arlington Highlands
  • Six Flags Area
  • AT&T Stadium District
  • Globe Life Field Area
  • Texas Live! District
  • Randol Mill Corridor
  • Northeast Arlington
  • Collins Park
  • Stadium Park
  • Centerpoint
  • North Collins

Service Provider

private

Republic Services (contracted by City of Arlington)

Monday-Friday: 7 AM - 4 PM

Bulk Waste Pickup

Frequency
Bi-weekly (on recycling day)
Registration
Required

Scheduling Method:

Phone scheduling for large/heavy items

817-317-2000

Accepted Items

  • Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers, bed frames)
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)
  • Water heaters
  • Toilets and sinks
  • Large toys and play equipment
  • Exercise equipment
  • Carpet and padding
  • Doors and windows
  • Cabinets
  • BBQ grills
  • Scrap metal

Not Accepted

  • Hazardous waste and chemicals
  • Automotive fluids and parts
  • Tires
  • Batteries
  • Concrete, brick, or rock
  • Dirt or sod
  • Construction or contractor debris
  • Commercial waste
  • Grass clippings
  • Yard waste (use regular collection)
  • Electronics (use designated drop-off locations)
  • Propane tanks

Bulk collection occurs on your recycling day (every other week). Place items at curb by 7 AM on collection day. For items too large or heavy for regular crews to handle, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule special pickup. There is a limit of one bulk item per bulk service day. Bulk items placed out on non-collection days may be subject to code violations.

Recycling Program

Type
single-stream
Frequency
Bi-weekly (every other week)
Cart Color
Blue

Accepted Materials

  • Plastic bottles and containers (#1-#5, #7)
  • Soda and water bottles (PET #1)
  • Milk jugs and detergent bottles (HDPE #2)
  • Yogurt containers and tubs
  • Shampoo and conditioner bottles
  • Plastic food containers and lids
  • Aluminum cans (soda, beer, food)
  • Aluminum foil and pie pans
  • Steel and tin food cans
  • Metal lids from jars
  • Newspaper and inserts
  • Magazines and catalogs
  • Junk mail and envelopes (windows OK)
  • Office paper and printer paper
  • Cardboard (flattened boxes)
  • Cereal boxes and food boxes (remove liners)
  • Paperboard packaging
  • Juice cartons and milk cartons (aseptic packaging)
  • Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown)

Not Accepted

  • Plastic #6 (Styrofoam, polystyrene, foam meat trays)
  • Plastic bags and plastic film (take to grocery stores)
  • Tanglers (hoses, wires, chains, cords, ropes)
  • Electronics and batteries
  • Clothing, textiles, and linens
  • Food waste and food-soiled items
  • Liquids of any kind
  • Diapers and hygiene products
  • Waxed or wax-coated cardboard
  • Pizza boxes with grease stains
  • Soiled paper products
  • Yard waste and organic materials
  • Hazardous materials
  • Ceramics, dishes, and drinking glasses
  • Light bulbs (take to HHW facility)
  • Medical waste and sharps
  • Propane tanks
  • Scrap metal and large metal items

Blue recycling carts are provided at no additional cost and collected every other week. All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Do NOT bag recyclables - place items loosely in cart. Cart lid should close completely; overstuffed carts may not be collected. Extra clean recyclables (up to 64 gallons) can be placed next to cart in clear bags at no charge. Excess recyclables over 64 gallons beyond the cart will incur a $9.01 fee. Contaminated recycling (containing non-recyclables) will result in a $33.49 fee. Keep lids attached to bottles when recycling. Place cart at curb by 7 AM on collection day. Recycling collection falls on your trash day, but only occurs every other week.

Holiday Schedule

Arlington observes collection schedule changes for the following holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (September), Thanksgiving Day (November), and Christmas Day (December 25). There is NO trash or recycling collection on these major holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekday, collections may be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Residents whose collection day falls on the holiday should place carts out the following day. For holiday-specific schedules, check the Republic Services website, call 817-317-2000, or watch for notices from the City of Arlington. The Arlington Landfill is also closed on major holidays.

Important Information

The City of Arlington contracts with Republic Services (operated through Waste Management Northwest) to provide residential waste collection services to single-family homes within Arlington city limits. Collection takes place Monday through Friday starting at 7 AM. Garbage carts should be placed at curb by 7 AM on your scheduled collection day. Carts may be placed out after 6 PM the evening before. Retrieve carts from curb promptly after collection. Garbage is collected weekly; recycling and bulk pickup occur bi-weekly (every other week). Cart sizes include 20-gallon (insert), 35-gallon, 64-gallon, and 96-gallon options. Recommended cart sizes: 1-2 people (20-35 gallon), 3-4 people (35 gallon), 5-8 people (64 gallon), 9-12 people (96 gallon). Arlington residents receive 3 FREE landfill drop-off visits per year at the Arlington Sanitary Landfill (proof of residency required: water bill and driver license). To find your specific collection schedule, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 or visit their website. Report missed collections on the same day by calling customer service. For large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers), call 817-317-2000 for special scheduling.