Arlington Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk 2026

Find your Arlington collection day by zone, recycling week, brush & bulk rules, landfill drop-off, and Republic Services holiday schedule.

City of Arlington, TX · Environmental Services · Republic Services contractor · Updated April 2026

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At a Glance

Arlington Waste Collection — Quick Facts

The City of Arlington contracts with Republic Services to provide residential curbside collection to single-family homes within Arlington city limits. All four services — trash, recycling, brush, and bulk — are collected on the same day once per week. Recycling is collected every other week (A/B rotation). The gray trash cart and blue recycling cart are provided at no extra charge.

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Garbage
Weekly
Gray cart, all services same day
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Recycling
Every other week
Blue cart, A/B weeks
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Brush & Leaves
Weekly (same day)
Up to 2 cu. yd., under 35 lbs
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Bulk Items
Every other week
Same day as recycling, 1 item limit
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Landfill Drop-Off
3 free/year
800 Mosier Valley Rd, Mon–Sat
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Set-Out Time
By 7:00 a.m.
Out from 6 p.m. day before
⚠ Arlington city limits only. Republic Services under contract with the City serves single-family homes within Arlington city limits. Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, and Pantego have separate waste services. Confirm your address at arlingtontx.gov/My-area.
🔗 Related Guide Want to understand how trash collection works across the US? Read: How Trash Collection Works in the US (Schedules, Times & Rules)
Collection Zones

Arlington Collection Zones — Which Day Is Your Area?

Arlington is divided into five collection zones, each assigned a weekday (Monday through Friday). All services — trash, recycling, brush, and bulk — are collected on your zone’s designated day. Use the My Area tool at arlingtontx.gov/My-area to confirm your exact day by address.

📅 Monday — Southeast

Boundaries: Interstate 20 to the north, City limits to the east and south, east of Matlock Road to Green Oaks Blvd and east of Cooper St to I-20.

📅 Tuesday — East

Boundaries: Park Row Drive to the north, City limits to the east, I-20 to the south, City limits to Pantego/Dalworthington Gardens to the west.

📅 Wednesday — North

Boundaries: City limits to the north and east, Park Row Drive to Fielder Street and the Union Pacific Railroad to the south, City limits to the west.

📅 Thursday — Southwest

The southwest part of the City. Confirm your specific boundaries at arlingtontx.gov/My-area.

📍 Friday — Northwest & Central Areas

Friday service covers northwest and central Arlington areas not included in other zone boundaries. Always confirm your exact collection day using the official My Area address tool at arlingtontx.gov/My-area or by calling Republic Services at 817-317-2000.

💡 Use the My Area tool for the most accurate result. Zone boundaries are approximate guides. The official address lookup at arlingtontx.gov/My-area will give you your confirmed collection day, recycling week, and service schedule for your specific address.
All Services, One Day

Trash, Recycling, Brush & Bulk — All Collected on Your One Day

Arlington’s collection is highly streamlined: all four services arrive on the same weekday. Trash is weekly. Recycling and bulk are every other week on the same day (A/B rotation). Brush is weekly. All items must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. and may be set out from 6:00 p.m. the evening before.

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Gray Cart — Trash

All household waste bagged inside. Lid must close fully. Max cart weight approx. 200 lbs. Multiple cart sizes available. Weekly.

Weekly • Gray cart
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Blue Cart — Recycling

Single-stream, all items loose inside. Lid must close. Overflow (up to 64 gal) in clear bags next to cart at no charge. Every other week.

Biweekly • Blue cart • Free
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Brush & Leaves (Weekly)

Up to 2 cubic yards bundled/bagged, under 35 lbs each. Place next to trash cart. No container needed. Up to 2 cu. yd. of bulk items collected on recycling days.

Weekly • No container needed

⏰ Set-Out Rules — All Services

  • All items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
  • May be set out from 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
  • Carts placed with wheels against the curb or alley edge.
  • At least 3 feet between each cart and any obstacle (vehicle, mailbox, brush pile, bulky items).
  • Minimum 15 feet of overhead clearance above carts for automated trucks.
  • All trash bags must be inside the gray cart with lid fully closed. Bags outside the cart may not be collected.
  • All recycling must be inside the blue cart with lid fully closed. Recyclables outside may not be collected.
  • Retrieve carts promptly after collection.
⚠ Contamination fees apply for recycling in Arlington. Overfilled recycling carts (over 64 gallons beyond the cart): $9.01 fee. Contaminated recycling cart (contains non-recyclables): $33.49 fee. Keep recyclables clean, empty, and dry.
🔗 Related Guide New to the US waste system or unsure what goes in each bin? See: Trash and Recycling Guide in the US (Rules, Pickup & Recycling Explained 2026)
Holiday Schedule

Arlington Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026

Republic Services observes five holidays with no collection on the holiday itself. When a holiday falls on a weekday, collection for that day shifts to the next service day and all remaining days that week shift forward by one day as well. The City of Arlington publishes specific holiday schedules ahead of each holiday — watch for notices from the City and Republic Services.

Holiday2026 DateImpactWhat Happens
New Year’s DayThu, Jan 1No CollectionThu → Fri  |  Fri → Sat  |  Mon–Wed: normal
MLK DayMon, Jan 19NormalCollection runs as scheduled.
Presidents’ DayMon, Feb 16NormalCollection runs as scheduled.
Memorial DayMon, May 25NormalCollection runs as scheduled.
Independence DaySat, Jul 4NormalFalls on Saturday — no weekday impact on regular collection.
Labor DayMon, Sep 7No CollectionMon → Tue  |  All routes that week shift one day later through Fri → Sat
Veterans DayWed, Nov 11NormalCollection runs as scheduled.
Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26No CollectionThu → Fri  |  Fri → Sat  |  Mon–Wed: normal
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25No CollectionFri → Sat  |  Mon–Thu: normal that week
💡 MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day are fully normal service days in Arlington. Only New Year’s, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day cause delays. For the most current holiday notices, follow arlingtontx.gov social media or sign up for MyArlingtonTX News email alerts.
🔗 Related Guide Holiday delays confuse millions of US residents every year. For a national overview: Holiday Trash Pickup in the US (Schedule Changes & Delays Explained)
Recycling — Blue Cart

Arlington Recycling — What Goes in the Blue Cart

Arlington uses single-stream recycling in the blue cart, collected every other week on the same day as trash. Confirm your A/B week at arlingtontx.gov/My-area or by calling 817-317-2000. All items must be empty, clean, and dry and placed loose in the cart — never in plastic bags. Contamination fees apply.

✅ Accepted in the Blue Cart

  • Paper: newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, paper bags, phone books
  • Cardboard — broken down flat
  • All colors of glass bottles and jars (rinsed, excluding plate glass, mirrors, ceramics)
  • All metal food and beverage cans (food waste removed)
  • Plastic bottles and jugs: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & #7 (milk jugs, water/soda bottles, shampoo, detergent — remove caps)
  • Food and beverage cartons
  • Lids can stay on bottles and containers
  • Extra clean recyclables (up to 64 gal) in clear bags placed next to cart, at no charge

🚫 Never in the Blue Cart

  • Plastic bags or film → grocery store drop-off
  • Batteries → Fort Worth ECC or retail drop-off (fire risk)
  • Electronics → Fort Worth ECC or special events
  • Styrofoam / polystyrene
  • Food or food-soiled items → gray trash cart
  • Plate glass, mirrors, windows, ceramics, ovenware
  • Butter tubs or wide-mouth containers — no openings as large as the container
  • Tanglers: garden hoses, cords, Christmas lights, clothing, wire
  • Overfilling beyond lid closure → $9.01 fee; contamination → $33.49 fee
💡 Glass IS accepted curbside in Arlington. All colors of glass bottles and jars go in the blue recycling cart. Remove caps (recycle separately), rinse, and place loose inside the cart. Plate glass, mirrors, windows, and ceramics are not accepted.

♿ Drop-Off Recycling — Sanitation Administration Building

A recycling drop-off is available at the Sanitation Administration Building at 817 E. Mayfield Road, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Accepted items: cardboard, paper, aluminum, tin, plastic, glass, motor oil, cooking oil. Also accepts Styrofoam, plastic bags, electronics, tires, and specialty items (fees may apply for some). This is also the location for free periodic shredding and electronics recycling events — check arlingtontx.gov for upcoming events.

🔗 Related Guide Learn what the most common recycling mistakes are and how to avoid them nationwide: How to Recycle Properly in the US (Rules, Bins & Common Mistakes)
Brush & Bulk

Arlington Brush & Bulk Item Collection Rules

Brush and bulk items are collected on the same day as your regular trash. Brush is collected every week. Bulk items are collected every other week on your recycling day. Place all items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Items placed out on non-collection days may be subject to code violations.

🌿 Brush & Yard Waste (Weekly)

  • Up to 2 cubic yards of bundled brush and/or bagged leaves per collection day (2 cubic yards ≈ 12–15 30-gallon bags of leaves).
  • Bundled brush and bagged leaves must weigh less than 35 pounds each.
  • Place next to (not inside) the trash cart.
  • No container required — just bundle branches and bag leaves.
  • Branches should be bundled and cut to manageable lengths.

📦 Bulk Items (Every Other Week — Recycling Day)

  • Bulk items are collected on your recycling day (every other week), on the same day as the blue cart.
  • Limit of one bulk item per bulk service day (approximately 2 cubic yards, the size of a washer and dryer).
  • Place at curb by 7:00 a.m. on your recycling/bulk day.
  • For items that are too large or heavy for regular crews to handle, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special pickup.
  • Do not place bulk items out on non-collection days — this may result in a code violation.

Accepted bulk items include furniture, appliances (freon items require special handling — call first), mattresses, and other large household items that cannot fit inside the gray trash cart.

⚪ Annual free leaf drop-off program. Each fall/winter, Arlington operates free Leaf Recycling Drop-Off sites where residents can bring bagged leaves. Leaves collected through this program are converted to free mulch, which Arlington residents can pick up at the Arlington Landfill in the spring. Watch arlingtontx.gov for dates and locations announced each year.
🔗 Related Guide Bulky pickup rules vary widely across the US. For a full national comparison: Bulk Trash Pickup in the US (Rules, Scheduling & What’s Accepted)
Landfill & Drop-Off

Arlington Sanitary Landfill — 3 Free Resident Drop-Offs Per Year

Arlington residents receive three free drop-off visits per year at the Arlington Sanitary Landfill. Proof of residency is required (current water bill and driver’s license). The landfill is a valuable resource for items too large for curbside collection, construction debris, and yard waste beyond curbside limits.

🚩 Arlington Sanitary Landfill

800 Mosier Valley Road, Euless, TX (serves Arlington residents)

Scale house: 817-354-2300

Mon–Sat: 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

3 free visits/year for Arlington residents (water bill + driver’s license required). Also accepts free mulch pick-up in spring from leaf program.

🚩 Sanitation Administration Building (Recycling Drop-Off)

817 E. Mayfield Road, Arlington

Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Accepts curbside recyclables + motor oil, cooking oil, Styrofoam, plastic bags, electronics, tires. Periodic free shredding and e-waste events. Fees may apply for some items.

💡 Free mulch in the spring. Leaves collected through the annual fall Leaf Recycling Drop-Off program are composted and offered as free mulch to Arlington residents at the landfill in the spring. Quantities are limited — watch arlingtontx.gov for availability announcements.
Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste — Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center

Arlington does not operate its own household hazardous waste facility. Residents dispose of HHW at the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC) at no charge. Arlington residents with a valid Arlington address on their driver’s license or current water bill are eligible for this free service.

⚖ Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC)

Address: 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX

Free for Arlington residents (and Fort Worth metro area residents). Show proof of Arlington residency.

Accepted: paint, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, aerosol cans, used oil, gasoline, antifreeze, cleaning products, fluorescent bulbs, and more.

For current hours and accepted materials, visit arlingtontx.gov and search “Environmental Collection Center” or call 817-459-6777.

⚠ Batteries & electronics MUST NOT go in trash or recycling carts. Batteries and electronics in carts can start fires inside collection trucks and at recycling facilities. Take batteries and electronics to the Fort Worth ECC (6400 Bridge St.) or to the Arlington Sanitation Administration Building drop-off (817 E. Mayfield Rd.) during a special electronics recycling event. The City of Arlington periodically holds free shredding and electronics recycling events — check arlingtontx.gov for upcoming dates.
Missed Pickup

What to Do If Your Trash Wasn’t Collected in Arlington

  1. Confirm your collection day and recycling week (A/B). Use the My Area tool at arlingtontx.gov/My-area or call Republic Services at 817-317-2000.
  2. Check for a holiday. New Year’s, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cause one-day delays. MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day are normal service days in Arlington.
  3. Verify set-out rules: all items out by 7:00 a.m.; cart wheels against the curb; 3 feet of clearance; all trash inside gray cart with lid closed; all recycling inside blue cart with lid closed.
  4. Check for extreme weather delays. Republic Services may reduce service in extreme heat or cold/ice events. Monitor arlingtontx.gov social media and sign up for MyArlingtonTX News alerts.
  5. Report the missed pickup on your collection day or the same day by calling Republic Services at 817-317-2000. You can also submit a service request through the City’s Action Center at arlingtontx.gov or call the City at 817-459-6777.
Local Tips

Arlington Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know

🏠 New to Arlington or Just Moved In?

Your gray trash cart and blue recycling cart are provided by the City through Republic Services. If they are missing, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 or the City Environmental Services at 817-459-6777. Use the My Area tool at arlingtontx.gov/My-area to find your exact collection day and recycling week. Multiple cart sizes are available — choose the size that best fits your household (20, 35, 64, or 96 gallons for trash). Sign up for MyArlingtonTX News for holiday and weather delay alerts.

🌡 Extreme Heat & Winter Weather

  • During extreme heat events, Republic Services may start routes earlier or adjust schedules to protect workers. Ensure carts are out by 7:00 a.m.
  • During winter ice or freeze events (which do occur in Arlington), Republic Services may suspend or delay service. Monitor City social media and arlingtontx.gov for official announcements.
  • After a weather event, do not attempt to place items in frozen or icy streets. Wait for the City to announce when normal service resumes.

🚫 5 Common Mistakes Arlington Residents Make

  • Leaving trash bags outside the gray cart — all bags must be inside the cart with the lid closed or they may not be collected
  • Putting batteries or electronics in the recycling cart — they cause fires; take to Fort Worth ECC or periodic City recycling events
  • Placing bulk items out on non-recycling weeks — bulk pickup is only every other week on your recycling day
  • Forgetting recycling is every other week — confirm your A/B week with the My Area tool or Republic Services app
  • Exceeding the 64-gallon extra recycling limit without knowing a $9.01 fee applies, or contaminating the blue cart ($33.49 fee)
Contact

Contact Republic Services & City of Arlington

ContactDetails
Republic Services — Arlington📞 817-317-2000 — missed pickups, recycling week confirmation, cart requests, bulk scheduling, all service questions. Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
City Environmental Services📞 817-459-6777 • arlingtontx.gov/Action-Center — service complaints, code violations, missed pickup reports
My Area — Address Lookuparlingtontx.gov/My-area — find your exact collection day and recycling week by address
Republic Services Websiterepublicservices.com/municipality/arlington-tx — holiday schedule, service FAQs, account management
MyArlingtonTX NewsSign up at arlingtontx.gov — twice-weekly email newsletter with service alerts, holiday notices, and City updates
Arlington Sanitary Landfill800 Mosier Valley Rd, Euless • 817-354-2300 • Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • 3 free visits/year for Arlington residents (water bill + driver’s license)
Sanitation Admin Bldg (Drop-Off)817 E. Mayfield Rd • Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. • Recyclables, motor oil, electronics, tires, specialty items. Free shredding & e-waste events periodically.
Fort Worth ECC (HHW)6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth • Free for Arlington residents • Paint, batteries, pesticides, oil, chemicals • Check arlingtontx.gov for current hours
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Arlington Trash Pickup

Your collection day depends on which zone your address is in. Arlington has five zones: Monday (southeast), Tuesday (east), Wednesday (north), Thursday (southwest), and Friday (northwest/central). Use the My Area tool at arlingtontx.gov/My-area, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000, or use the Collection Day selector at the top of this page.
Recycling in Arlington is collected every other week (biweekly) on the same day as trash, on either a Week A or Week B rotation. Trash and brush are collected weekly. Bulk items are also collected every other week on your recycling day. Confirm your A/B recycling week at arlingtontx.gov/My-area or by calling 817-317-2000.
Republic Services observes five holidays with no collection: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Labor Day (Sep 7), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), and Christmas Day (Dec 25). Independence Day falls on Saturday in 2026 so there’s no weekday impact. MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day are normal collection days in Arlington. When a holiday falls on a weekday, all routes that day and remaining days that week shift forward by one day.
Bulk items are automatically collected every other week on your recycling day — no scheduling needed for standard bulk pickup. Limit of one bulk item (up to 2 cubic yards) per recycling day. Place items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your recycling day. Do NOT place bulk items out on non-collection days. For items too large or heavy for regular crews, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special pickup.
Accepted: paper (newspapers, mail, office paper), flattened cardboard, all colors of glass bottles and jars (rinsed), all metal food and beverage cans, plastic bottles #1–#5 and #7 (milk jugs, water/soda bottles, shampoo, detergent — remove caps), food and beverage cartons. All items must be empty, clean, dry, and placed loose — never in plastic bags. Not accepted: plastic bags, batteries (fire risk), electronics, Styrofoam, food waste, plate glass, mirrors, or wide-mouth plastic containers.
Arlington residents use the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC) at 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, which is free for Arlington residents. Accepted: paint, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, aerosols, gasoline, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, and more. Show proof of Arlington residency. Check arlingtontx.gov for current ECC hours or call 817-459-6777.
Arlington residents receive 3 free drop-off visits per year at the Arlington Sanitary Landfill (800 Mosier Valley Road, Euless). Bring your current water bill and driver’s license as proof of residency. The landfill is open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Arlington residents can also pick up free mulch from the landfill in the spring from the leaf recycling program.
Brush and bagged leaves are collected weekly on your regular trash day. Place up to 2 cubic yards next to the trash cart (approximately 12–15 30-gallon bags of leaves). Bundles and bags must weigh less than 35 pounds each. No container required — just bundle branches and bag leaves. Place at the curb by 7 a.m. For extra leaves, use the annual free Leaf Recycling Drop-Off sites announced by the City each fall.
Call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 on your collection day or the same day. You can also submit a service request through the City Action Center at arlingtontx.gov or call City Environmental Services at 817-459-6777. First confirm your collection day, recycling week, and check for holiday or weather delays. Verify carts were out by 7 a.m. with lids closed and 3 feet of clearance.
Yes. All colors of glass bottles and jars (rinsed) are accepted in Arlington’s curbside blue recycling cart. Plate glass, mirrors, windows, ceramics, and ovenware are not accepted. Remove metal lids (recycle them separately in the cart) and rinse before placing loose in the blue cart.
Official Source

Still Can’t Find Your Collection Day?

Use the official City of Arlington tools below to look up your exact collection day, recycling week, and service zone. The My Area tool is the most accurate source for address-specific schedule information.

🔍 Official Arlington Lookup & Contact Options

All of the following are official City of Arlington and Republic Services resources:

🔍 My Area — Find My Collection Day 📞 Republic Services: 817-317-2000
My Area Address Lookuparlingtontx.gov/My-area — enter your address to find collection day, recycling week (A/B), and zone
Republic Services Phone817-317-2000 — Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m. — missed pickups, cart requests, recycling week, service questions
Republic Services Municipal Pagerepublicservices.com/municipality/arlington-tx — holiday schedule, FAQs, service information
City Action Centerarlingtontx.gov/Action-Center • 817-459-6777 — service complaints, code violations, missed pickup reports
MyArlingtonTX NewsSign up at arlingtontx.gov for twice-weekly email with service alerts, holiday notices, special events
Arlington Sanitary Landfill800 Mosier Valley Rd, Euless • 817-354-2300 • Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • 3 free visits/year for Arlington residents

You will leave this website when using any of the links above. The arlingtontx.gov My Area tool is the most accurate source for address-based collection day information.

Outside Arlington city limits? Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, and Pantego have their own waste services. Contact your city directly. Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens (enclaves within Arlington’s boundaries) have separate service arrangements.
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Trash & Recycling Schedules for Other US Cities

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