Dallas Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Dallas, TX: weekly garbage and recycling collection, brush & bulk pick-up, holiday changes, drop-off sites and how to report missed service. (Official City of Dallas Sanitation Services)
Garbage (weekly)
Trash is collected once per week for residential single-family homes and duplexes, by the City’s Sanitation Services.
Recycling (single-stream)
Single-stream recycling collected weekly. You can check your exact day via the “Schedule” tool on the city site.
Brush & Bulk
Large items, tree limbs and bulk items collected per schedule. Major holidays may adjust dates.
📍 Address Lookup (Official)
Enter your address on the City of Dallas Sanitation Services “Schedule” page to see your exact pickup day for garbage, recycling and brush/bulk.
Find Your Schedule – City of Dallas
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Garbage: collected once per week for single-family homes/duplexes.
- Set-out rules: Place carts curbside/alley (check your service type). Face handles toward house; leave ~3 ft clearance from sides and 1.5 ft from rear.
- Recycling: Use the city tool to confirm your day; typically same day of week as garbage.
- Service alerts: The City publishes holiday and service delay notices — check them regularly.
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted (Single-stream)
- Paper & cardboard (flattened)
- Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
- Glass bottles & jars
- Plastic containers #1-#7 (check local list) — no plastic bags/film
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags/film or wrap
- Batteries, electronics, cords
- Construction debris mixed in
- Hazardous waste (see HHW section)
📦 Brush & Bulk Collection
- Brush (tree limbs, yard debris) and bulk items (furniture, large appliances) are collected per schedule and may require separate set-out windows.
- During major holidays or aftermath of storms the city may adjust the bulk/brush collections. Example: for Friday service areas, collections were moved up 2 days at Christmas/New Year.
- Check the City’s “Special Collections” or the Sanitation Services site for details on eligibility, volume limits and restrictions.
⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
The City of Dallas partners with Dallas County for **HHW events** and provides drop-off locations for paint, chemicals, electronics and other hazardous items. 1515
- Check the City / County calendar for upcoming HHW drop-off events.
📍 Drop-off Locations & Transfer Stations
| Facility | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| McCommas Bluff Landfill | 5100 Youngblood Road, Dallas, TX | Main municipal landfill for Dallas; public access may vary. |
| Transfer Station – Northwest (Bachman) | 9500 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX | Residential drop-off & commercial; check hours. |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- The City may **reschedule Friday collections** ahead of major holidays. For example, services normally scheduled for Friday Dec 25 / Jan 1 were moved to Wednesday Dec 23 / Dec 30.
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Make sure your roll-cart was out by 7 a.m., unobstructed and set correctly per instructions.
- Check updates or service alerts via the Sanitation Services page or app.
- If you still missed service, submit a request via the City’s service portal or call 3-1-1.
💲 Cart Sizes & Fees
The City of Dallas issues carts for residential single-family service; any additional services (bulk, special pickup) may incur fees. Regular weekly service is standard for eligible households.
🏢 Apartments / Multi-family
Service for multi-family and commercial properties may be provided by the City or by private haulers under city franchise. Residents should check with their property management for exact schedules.
📞 Contacts & Customer Service
- City of Dallas Sanitation Services: Main line via 3-1-1 or check their website.
- Schedule & Alerts App: “Dallas Sanitation Services” app available for iOS/Android.
🔗 Data Sources