Allen Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Allen recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Corrugated Cardboard and Paperboard
- Office Paper and Mail
- Metal Food and Beverage Cans
- Plastic Bottles and Jugs (#1-5)
- Glass Bottles and Jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Wraps
- Styrofoam Packaging
- Electronics and Cords
- Motor Oil and Wet Paint
- Yard Trimmings
Can you recycle these items in Allen?
Can you recycle cardboard in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Allen?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Allen?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Allen?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Allen?
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DPW & sanitation contact
Community Waste Disposal (CWD - City of Allen Contract) · contractor
Phone: 214-509-4560
305 Century ParkwayAllen, TX 75013
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Allen, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Roll blue trash cart to the curb by 7:00 AM on scheduled collection day. Maintain 4 feet of clearance on all sides.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Allen?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Allen?
Weekly loose bulky waste collection up to 8 cubic yards or monthly bulky service day. The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 214-509-4560 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Allen?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated Cardboard and Paperboard, Office Paper and Mail, Metal Food and Beverage Cans, Plastic Bottles and Jugs (#1-5), Glass Bottles and Jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Wraps, Styrofoam Packaging, Electronics and Cords, Motor Oil and Wet Paint, Yard Trimmings. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).