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Fayetteville, AR trash pickup schedule

Fayetteville trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 106,623 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City Recycling and Trash Collection Division serves single-family homes and small multi-family; large complexes, businesses use city commercial service.1
How oftenTrash weekly, same day as recycling and yard waste, recycling weekly (blue cart, since June 1, 2026), same day as trash; glass every other week (red/blue zones), yard waste weekly, same day as trash678
Set outat the curb by 5 a.m. on collection day (night before recommended); 3 ft clearance around carts5
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: fayetteville-ar.gov. App: Fayetteville Recycles1 · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Routes on schedule; office and HHW trailer closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).

Fayetteville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNot published by the city (official page)
Official noticefayetteville-ar.gov2
Fayetteville trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday routes delayed one day; office and transfer station closed2
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change Routes on schedule; office closed; transfer station open 7-10 a.m.2
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change Routes on schedule; office closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 No change Routes on schedule; office closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change Friday; commercial routes on schedule (residential routes run Mon-Thu); office closed2
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day Observed Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Friday; commercial routes on schedule; office closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.; July 4 transfer station and compost site closed2
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 No change Routes on schedule; office closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change Routes on schedule; office and HHW trailer closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 No change Routes on schedule; office, transfer station, compost site and HHW trailer closed2
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27, 2026 No change Commercial routes on schedule; office closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 No change Christmas Eve observed: routes on schedule; office and HHW trailer closed; transfer station 7-10 a.m.2
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Changes; see details Friday: commercial Friday routes delayed one day; residential routes run Mon-Thu; office and transfer station closed2

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Recycling and Trash Holiday Schedule (2026) Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Fayetteville

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online3
How to requestcall 479-575-8398; schedule may be two or more weeks out; set out by 5 a.m., no more than 12 hours before, within 5-6 ft of curb3
Limitsone free pick-up per year for single-family, duplex and townhomes with trash carts; one category (household, metal or brush) with up to five items; brush limit three pickup-truck loads; plus four free resident drop-offs per year at the Transfer Station (up to 1340 lbs per trip)3
Feesfirst pick-up free; additional pick-ups $73.50 minimum; Freon recovery $50 per unit10
Not accepted
  • tires, trash bags, boxes of debris, cast iron tubs, ceramic toilets and sinks, electronics, hazardous materials, railroad ties, tree stumps, treated lumber, concrete slabs3

Sources: Bulky Waste, Recycling and Trash Collection Rates Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Fayetteville

Pickupweekly (blue cart, since June 1, 2026), same day as trash; glass every other week (red/blue zones)7
Typesingle-stream (all accepted items except glass in one blue cart)7
Glassseparate curbside bin every other week (red/blue zones) or 24-hour drop-off; not accepted in blue cart7
Plastics#1 and #2 bottles and jugs only7

Accepted

  • Aluminum, steel, and tin cans7
  • Junk mail, printer paper, magazines, and paper shopping bags7
  • Flattened cardboard and paperboard boxes (must fit inside the cart)7
  • Plastic bottles and jugs #1 and #2 only7

Not accepted

  • Bagged recyclables7
  • Plastic bags or plastic wrap7
  • Batteries or electronics7
  • Styrofoam7
  • Glass in the blue cart7

Programs

  • Three-strikes contamination policy effective June 1, 20267
  • 24-hour recycling drop-offs: Happy Hollow (1420 S. Happy Hollow Rd.) and Marion Orton (735 W. North St.)9
  • Free recycling; no charge for recycling carts10

Sources: Curbside Recycling, Yard Waste Program, Recycling and Trash Facilities, Recycling and Trash Collection Rates Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes8
Seasonyear-round (no season stated)8
How oftenweekly, same day as trash8
Rulesbrown paper yard waste bags or a can marked 'Yard Waste' (max 35 gal, 50 lb); no plastic bags; brush under 4 ft, limbs max 5 in diameter; out by 5 a.m., within 6 ft of curb, 3 ft from carts8
Food scrapscurbside residential food waste collection (monthly fee: $15.90 one bucket, $20.14 two buckets), serviced every other week; food waste drop-off bins incl. Happy Hollow (24 h)10
Christmas treesNot published by the city (official page)
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Two free paper shredding events in 2026 (residents only, max 5 boxes) at 1405 S. Happy Hollow Rd.3

Sources: Bulky Waste, Yard Waste Program, Recycling and Trash Facilities, Recycling and Trash Collection Rates Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Fayetteville Trash Transfer Station

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address1560 S. Happy Hollow Rd. · Map9
HoursMonday-Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday 7-10 a.m.9
FeesMinimum $50; landfill $74/ton (residential), recycling $37/ton; 4 free bulky drop-offs/year for residents9
Who can use itopen to public; free bulky drop-offs for Fayetteville solid waste customers only9

Happy Hollow Recycling Drop-Off

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address1420 S. Happy Hollow Road · Map9
Hours24 hours9
Feesfree9
Who can use itopen to the public9

Marion Orton Recycling Drop-Off

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address735 W. North Street · Map9
Hours24 hours9
Feesfree9
Who can use itopen to the public9

Compost and Mulch Facility

TypeCompost / yard waste site
Run byThe city
Address1708 S. Armstrong Avenue · Map9
HoursTuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Nov-Mar 1st Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; Apr-Oct 1st and 2nd Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon9
Feesfree yard waste for residents with recent water bill9
Who can use itFayetteville residents free9

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Trailer

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
AddressCorner of S. Happy Hollow and 15th St. · Map4
HoursWednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (excluding city holidays)4
Feesfree4
Who can use itresidents4

Boston Mountain Solid Waste District HHW Collection Center

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run bysolid waste district
Address11398 Bond Road, Prairie Grove, AR · Map4
HoursMonday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 8-11 a.m.4
Feesfree or small fee for some items4

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste, Recycling and Trash Facilities, Recycling and Trash Collection Rates Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNot published by the city (official page)
PhoneRecycling and Trash Collection Division 479-575-83983
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitefayetteville-ar.gov1
Email[email protected]7

Sources: Residential Services - Recycling and Trash, Bulky Waste, Curbside Recycling Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

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Fayetteville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Fayetteville?

Trash is collected weekly, same day as recycling and yard waste. Fayetteville does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (fayetteville-ar.gov) or the Fayetteville Recycles app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fayetteville?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: Routes on schedule; office, transfer station, compost site and HHW trailer closed

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fayetteville?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: Friday: commercial Friday routes delayed one day; residential routes run Mon-Thu; office and transfer station closed

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Fayetteville?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday routes delayed one day; office and transfer station closed

How do I get rid of bulky items in Fayetteville?

On-call pickup: call or book online. call 479-575-8398; schedule may be two or more weeks out; set out by 5 a.m., no more than 12 hours before, within 5-6 ft of curb Fees: first pick-up free; additional pick-ups $73.50 minimum; Freon recovery $50 per unit.

Does Fayetteville recycle glass?

Glass: separate curbside bin every other week (red/blue zones) or 24-hour drop-off; not accepted in blue cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fayetteville?

call Recycling and Trash Collection Division 479-575-8398.

Sources

  1. 1
    Residential Services - Recycling and TrashCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  2. 2
    Recycling and Trash Holiday Schedule (2026)City · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  3. 3
    Bulky WasteCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  4. 4
    Household Hazardous WasteCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  5. 5
    Pay-As-You-Throw Trash Cart ProgramCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  6. 6
    Recycling in FayettevilleCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside RecyclingCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard Waste ProgramCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling and Trash FacilitiesCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling and Trash Collection RatesCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Food Waste and CompostingCity · fayetteville-ar.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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