Arlington, TX trash pickup schedule
Arlington trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services Republic Services collects residential curbside trash, recycling, bulky items and brush for the City of Arlington on one weekly service day (city contract). Owners of multifamily residences are commercial customers: Republic is the exclusive commercial trash hauler; commercial and multi-family recycling is open market (city-permitted haulers).1279 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash2 |
| Set out | after 7 p.m. the day before; at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; carts removed by 7 a.m. the next day and stored out of public view; wheels against curb/alley edge, 3 ft apart, 15 ft overhead clearance29 |
| Your pickup day | Five day zones: Mon southeast, Tue east, Wed north, Thu southwest, Fri west; boundaries in the zones list. Address lookup: arlingtontx.gov. App: Ask Arlington (requests only)28 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thu Nov 26 -> Fri Nov 27; Fri -> Sat Nov 282 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Arlington holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Only New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas (2026 list) affect collection: no collection on the holiday, and that day plus the rest of that week shift one day later (Friday to Saturday). Other holidays: normal collection.29 |
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| Official notice | arlingtontx.gov2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thu Jan 1 -> Fri Jan 2; Fri -> Sat Jan 32 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| 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 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Every route that week moves one day later: Mon -> Tue ... Fri -> Sat Sep 122 |
| 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 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thu Nov 26 -> Fri Nov 27; Fri -> Sat Nov 282 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Fri Dec 25 -> Sat Dec 262 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Arlington
| How it works | Set collection days Weekly, on the regular service day; no call needed29 |
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| How to request | No call needed: at the curb by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day. More than 2 cubic yards: call Republic Services 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee; excess left over 24 hours is removed by the City and billed on the water bill.2 |
| Limits | 2 cubic yards per week (about a washer and dryer); each bundle or item under 50 lb; fence panels cut to 4x6 ft, loose pickets under 4 ft and bundled, nails/staples removed; carpet under 4 ft, rolled and bundled; Freon appliances need a removal certificate2 |
| Fees | Weekly 2 cu yd included. Excess under 5 cu yd: $20.86 per cu yd (bulky or brush), $8.94 per cu yd bagged leaves; over 5 cu yd: $178.77 per hour; over 15 cu yd requires a roll-off rental.4 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Arlington
| Pickup | weekly, same day as trash2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream All listed materials go together, unbagged, in the green recycle cart; sorted at the Republic Services MRF.2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart210 |
| Plastics | Plastic containers and water bottles (no resin numbers given)210 |
| Set out | Containers empty, clean and dry2 |
Accepted
Not accepted
- Do not bag recyclables2
- No food, textiles, hazardous materials or other non-recyclables2
- Anything not on the city list2
- NO plastic grocery bags10
- NO food waste10
- NO yard waste10
- NO batteries10
- NO ceramics or dishes10
- NO clothing10
- NO styrofoam10
- NO garden hoses10
- NO construction waste10
- NO oil containers of any kind10
- NO light bulbs, window glass or mirrors10
- NO hazardous waste containers10
- NO cellphones, computers or electronics10
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes2 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly, same day as trash2 |
| Rules | Up to 2 cubic yards a week (about 12 30-gallon bags). Brush under 6 in. diameter, max 4 ft long, bundled and stacked under 3 ft high, large ends to the street; leaves, vines, thorny bushes and other yard waste in bags; no bundle or bag over 50 lb or 1 cu yd. Grass clippings are not collected (Don't Bag It); take them to the landfill. No yard waste in the recycling cart.210 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Live trees only (no ornaments, lights, stands or bags). Drop off Dec 26 to Jan 15 each year at the Arlington Landfill (800 Mosier Valley Rd, Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) or at Calloway's Nursery, 4940 S. Cooper St (containers on the north side). No curbside tree program is described. Info: 817-459-6778.6 |
| Leaf collection | No separate leaf season: bagged leaves count toward the weekly 2 cu yd brush limit. Arlington residents can drop un-bagged grass and leaves at the landfill for free.2 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Arlington Landfill (operated by Republic Services)
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services (city landfill) |
| Address | 800 Mosier Valley Road, Euless, TX 76040 (1.5 miles north of Green Oaks Blvd. off N. Collins St.) · Map3 |
| Hours | Open to the public Mon-Sat 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day3 |
| Fees | Arlington homeowners: 3 free visits per calendar year, then discounted. Resident rates: under 8 ft load $21; 8 ft or more $41/ton (1 ton min); brush $11 pickup / $60 single-axle / $82 double-axle; de-bagged grass and leaves free; tires $6 each (no rims, limit 4); untarped load $13. Concrete for recycling free.3 |
| Who can use it | Free/discounted visits only for homeowners whose permanent residence is in Arlington; name, address and driver license must match the water utility account. Passenger vehicles and trailers up to 16 ft. Contractors, landlords and apartment tenants pay standard rates.3 |
| Phone | 817-354-2300 |
Environmental Collection Center (ECC), City of Fort Worth regional program
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | city (Fort Worth) |
| Address | 6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX 76112 · Map11 |
| Hours | Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.1112 |
| Fees | free for Arlington residents11 |
| Who can use it | Arlington residents: no voucher needed; driver's license (preferred) or water bill. Please limit visits to once a month. No business or contractor waste.11 |
| Notes | ECC location page hours table: Thursday 11:00 AM–07:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM–07:00 PM, Saturday 09:00 AM–03:00 PM; matches the city landfill FAQ. |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | arlingtontx.citysourced.com (Ask Arlington app: request type "Report Missed Trash or Recycle Collection"); or call Republic Services 817-317-20005 |
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| Phone | 817-317-2000 (Republic Services, Arlington customer service: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon)19 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | arlingtontx.gov1 |
| City action center | 817-459-6777 (Arlington Action Center)3 |
Nearby cities
- Grand Prairie, TX6 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Fort Worth, TX14 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Dallas, TX22 miles · The city collects
- Lewisville, TX26 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Richardson, TX31 miles · The city collects
- Mesquite, TX32 miles · The city collects
Other cities served by Republic Services
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Anaheim, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
- Chula Vista, CARepublic Services
- Buffalo, NYCity of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor)
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
- Boise, IDRepublic Services
- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
- Huntington Beach, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Huntington Beach)
- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
- Bellevue, WARepublic Services
- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
- Meridian, IDRepublic Services
- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
- Lewisville, TXRepublic Services (Allied Waste Systems, Inc. dba Republic Services of Lewisville)
- Fullerton, CARepublic Services
- Kent, WARepublic Services
- Arvada, CORepublic Services (Republic Services of Denver)
- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.
Arlington trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Arlington?
Trash is collected weekly. Five day zones: Mon southeast, Tue east, Wed north, Thu southwest, Fri west; boundaries in the zones list.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Arlington?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thu Nov 26 -> Fri Nov 27; Fri -> Sat Nov 28
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Arlington?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Fri Dec 25 -> Sat Dec 26
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Arlington?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thu Jan 1 -> Fri Jan 2; Fri -> Sat Jan 3
How do I get rid of bulky items in Arlington?
Set collection days. No call needed: at the curb by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day. More than 2 cubic yards: call Republic Services 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee; excess left over 24 hours is removed by the City and billed on the water bill. Fees: Weekly 2 cu yd included. Excess under 5 cu yd: $20.86 per cu yd (bulky or brush), $8.94 per cu yd bagged leaves; over 5 cu yd: $178.77 per hour; over 15 cu yd requires a roll-off rental.
Does Arlington recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Arlington?
Use the city’s online form (arlingtontx.citysourced.com) or call 817-317-2000 (Republic Services, Arlington customer service: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon).
Sources
- 1 Garbage & Recycling (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Residential Curbside Collections (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Arlington Landfill (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Garbage & Recycling Rates & Fees (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Trash & Recycle Requests (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling and Sustainability Programs (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Commercial & Multi-Family Collections (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 My Area address lookup (City of Arlington)City · arlingtontx.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Waste & Recycling in Arlington, TX (Republic Services city page)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Arlington, TX Recycling Yes/No List (PDF)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 ECC Participating Cities (Arlington tab)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Environmental Collection Center (City of Fort Worth)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Household Hazardous Waste (Fort Worth ECC)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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