Fort Worth Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Fort Worth, TX: weekly garbage, weekly recycling and yard trimmings, monthly bulk (by zone), holiday changes, Drop-Off stations / HHW, and how to report missed service.
Garbage
Weekly curbside collection. Set cart by 7:00 a.m. on pickup day; lid must close. 00
Recycling (Blue Cart)
Weekly on the same day as trash. Keep items empty, clean & dry; no bags.
Yard Trimmings
Weekly; use paper yard bags (≤40 lb), bundled brush, or green cart. No plastics.
📍 Address Lookup & Calendar
Check your exact trash, recycling, yard, and bulk day with the official system (ReCollect) on the city’s website/app. It offers reminders, a printable calendar, and iCal/Google/Outlook integration.
Open “Garbage & Recycling” (City App)
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Set-out: Place carts at the curb between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 7:00 a.m. on collection day; remove them before midnight the same day.
- Position: serial number facing the street, wheels toward the house; keep about 2 ft of clearance from obstacles/carts.
- Lid closed and no loose bags: carts must close; bags left outside the cart may incur a service charge.
- Frequency: garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings are collected weekly on the same day.
- Route hours: trucks operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (wait until 7 p.m. before reporting a missed collection).
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted (Blue Cart)
- Paper & cardboard (flattened).
- Glass bottles/jugs.
- Aluminum/steel cans, aluminum pans.
- Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs).
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags/film; tanglers (hoses, cords).
- Clothing, textiles, e-waste.
- Food, liquids, diapers.
Complete rules and examples are in the official guide; keep recyclables empty, clean, and dry, with no bag.
🌿 Yard Trimmings (Weekly)
- Use 30-gallon paper bags (no staples/tape), weight ≤ 40 lb per bag; unlimited quantity.
- Firewood/branches in bundles securely tied with twine; greens can go in the green cart.
- Prohibited: yard waste in garbage or recycling carts; do not use plastic bags.
📦 Bulk Pickup (Monthly) + Map
- Bulk collection is monthly by zone. Set items out before 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your assigned week (starting at 6 p.m. on the preceding Friday).
- Limit: up to 10 cubic yards per month. Do not add more after the truck has passed until the following month.
🏗️ Drop-Off Stations & HHW
Fort Worth opera **4 Drop-Off Stations** for extra waste (trash, recycling, yard, bulk, small renovation debris, etc.). Bring a recent water bill and an ID in your name.
| Servicio | Ubicación / Horario | Notas |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-Off Stations (4 sedes) | Multiple locations; see the official page for addresses and hours. | Residents with a solid waste account (proof of residency). |
| Environmental Collection Center (HHW) | Open: Thu–Fri 11:00–19:00, Sat 9:00–15:00 | Residential only with proof of residency; accepts HHW/e-waste. |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- The city publishes an annual calendar; most holidays do not change service. Check your week/day in the official 2025 notice.
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Confirm set-out rules (7:00 a.m., lid closed, spacing, etc.).
- Report the missed pickup within 24 hours via MyFW/311 (leave the materials at the curb).
📞 Contacts (City of Fort Worth)
- Solid Waste Services: overview y access.
- Call Center / 311: (817) 392-1234 · MyFW app · 311@fortworthtexas.gov (hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.).
- Holiday & Bulk PDFs: check updated notices.
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🔗 Data Sources
- Garbage & Recycling — City of Fort Worth
- Garbage Service (weekly; rules, missed pickup)
- Recycling rules & accepted items
- Yard Trimmings (40 lb; no plastic bags)
- City Code §12.5-823 (yard bags/bundles)
- City Code §12.5-825 (placement & spacing)
- Bulk Collection (when & rules)
- City Code §12.5-828 (bulk by Monday; 10 cu yd)
- 2025 Bulk Schedule & Zone Map (PDF)
- Drop-Off Stations (what/requirements)
- Environmental Collection Center (HHW hours)
- Holiday Schedule 2025 (PDF)