Arlington Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place all trash, recycling, brush, and bulky items curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with wheels against the curb or alley edge with at least 3 feet of space between carts and 15 feet of overhead clearance. Store carts out of public view when not in service.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place all trash, recycling, brush, and bulky items curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with wheels against the curb or alley edge with at least 3 feet of space between carts and 15 feet of overhead clearance. Store carts out of public view when not in service. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Two cubic yards of bulky household items are collected each week on your regular collection day without extra scheduling. For piles exceeding 2 cubic yards, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Up to 2 cubic yards of bundled brush and/or bagged leaves collected weekly. Brush must be cut under 4 feet long and 6 inches diameter, securely tied into bundles under 50 pounds. Bagged leaves must also weigh under 50 pounds. |
Trash container requirements
- Use city-issued 95-gallon or 65-gallon trash cart
- Cart lids must be completely closed flat
- All household trash must be bagged before placing inside the cart
- Keep carts at least 3 feet apart and clear of vehicles and mailboxes
- Ensure at least 15 feet of overhead clearance from trees and power lines
Arlington recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper: clean newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, and catalogs
- Cardboard and paperboard: cereal boxes, dry food boxes, and shipping boxes (flatten completely before placing loose in cart)
- Metal cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans (clean, empty, and dry)
- Plastic containers and water bottles (empty and dry; leave caps on)
- Glass food and beverage bottles and jars (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wraps, and plastic film (never bag recyclables loose in the cart)
- Food scraps and yard clippings
- Textiles, clothing, and bedding
- Household hazardous waste, chemicals, and paint
- Batteries of any kind
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials
Arlington bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Two cubic yards of bulky household items are collected each week on your regular collection day without extra scheduling. For piles exceeding 2 cubic yards, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 817-317-2000 |
Arlington holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Arlington, TX
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services of Arlington · contractor
Phone: 817-317-2000
101 W. Abram StreetArlington, TX 76010
These collection rules cover Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Arlington, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place all trash, recycling, brush, and bulky items curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with wheels against the curb or alley edge with at least 3 feet of space between carts and 15 feet of overhead clearance. Store carts out of public view when not in service.. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Arlington?
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, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Arlington?
Two cubic yards of bulky household items are collected each week on your regular collection day without extra scheduling. For piles exceeding 2 cubic yards, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 817-317-2000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Arlington?
The listed accepted materials are Paper: clean newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, and catalogs, Cardboard and paperboard: cereal boxes, dry food boxes, and shipping boxes (flatten completely before placing loose in cart), Metal cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans (clean, empty, and dry), Plastic containers and water bottles (empty and dry; leave caps on), Glass food and beverage bottles and jars (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wraps, and plastic film (never bag recyclables loose in the cart), Food scraps and yard clippings, Textiles, clothing, and bedding, Household hazardous waste, chemicals, and paint, Batteries of any kind, Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.