Dallas 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.
Dallas 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
- Cardboard (flattened) and paper boxes
- Paper: Newspaper, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, and office paper
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (rinsed clean, caps on)
- Metal: Aluminum cans and steel/tin food cans
- Glass: Empty bottles and jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, wrap, and film
- Styrofoam packing or food containers
- Food scraps, liquids, and dirty diapers
- Hoses, cords, and electronics
- Yard waste, concrete, or dirt
Can you recycle these items in Dallas?
Can you recycle cardboard in Dallas?
AcceptedFlatten boxes; remove all packing materials and plastic wrap.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Dallas?
Accepted with conditionsClean cardboard tops accepted; discard grease-stained bottoms in trash.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Dallas?
AcceptedRinse beverage containers; caps can stay on.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Dallas?
AcceptedRinse milk jugs and detergent bottles.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Dallas?
AcceptedRinse rigid containers.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Dallas?
AcceptedRinse rigid plastic containers; plastic bags are prohibited.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Dallas?
AcceptedRinse yogurt tubs and food cups.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Dallas?
Not acceptedPolystyrene foam and styrofoam are prohibited in curbside recycling.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Dallas?
AcceptedRinse other rigid containers.
Can you recycle glass in Dallas?
AcceptedGlass bottles and jars only; rinse clean.
Can you recycle aluminum in Dallas?
AcceptedEmpty and rinse aluminum drink cans and tin food cans.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Dallas?
Not acceptedShredded paper is prohibited in roll carts as it contaminates sorting.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Dallas Department of Sanitation Services · municipal dpw
Phone: (214) 670-5111
1500 Marilla St Rm 6ESDallas, TX 75201
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Dallas, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out by 7:00 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Dallas?
As of 2026-09-23: 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, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Dallas?
Monthly brush and bulky curbside collection (up to 10 cubic yards); set out Thu–Sun before collection week The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (214) 670-5111 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Dallas?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard (flattened) and paper boxes, Paper: Newspaper, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, and office paper, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (rinsed clean, caps on), Metal: Aluminum cans and steel/tin food cans, Glass: Empty bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, wrap, and film, Styrofoam packing or food containers, Food scraps, liquids, and dirty diapers, Hoses, cords, and electronics, Yard waste, concrete, or dirt. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).