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. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Recycling (single-stream)
Single-stream recycling collected weekly. You can check your exact day via the “Schedule” tool on the city site. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Brush & Bulk
Large items, tree limbs and bulk items collected per schedule. Major holidays may adjust dates. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
📍 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. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Find Your Schedule – City of Dallas
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Garbage: collected once per week for single-family homes/duplexes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- 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. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Recycling: Use the city tool to confirm your day; typically same day of week as garbage. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Service alerts: The City publishes holiday and service delay notices — check them regularly. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
♻️ 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. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- 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. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Check the City’s “Special Collections” or the Sanitation Services site for details on eligibility, volume limits and restrictions. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
⚠️ 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. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
- 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. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} |
| Transfer Station – Northwest (Bachman) | 9500 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX | Residential drop-off & commercial; check hours. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17} |
🎉 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. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Make sure your roll-cart was out by 7 a.m., unobstructed and set correctly per instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- Check updates or service alerts via the Sanitation Services page or app. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
- If you still missed service, submit a request via the City’s service portal or call 3-1-1. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
💲 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. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
🏢 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. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
📞 Contacts & Customer Service
- City of Dallas Sanitation Services: Main line via 3-1-1 or check their website. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
- Schedule & Alerts App: “Dallas Sanitation Services” app available for iOS/Android. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
🔗 Data Sources
- Schedule Lookup – City of Dallas :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
- Residential Garbage Collection – City of Dallas :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
- Holiday Service Alerts – City of Dallas :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}