Fort Worth, TX trash pickup schedule
Fort Worth 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: Waste Management (WM) City-run residential program (City of Fort Worth Solid Waste Services, billed on the water bill); curbside garbage and recycling are provided under contract by Waste Management. Commercial service is by approved Grant of Privilege haulers.2 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage, yard waste weekly, same day as garbage2 |
| Set out | at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day; not before 6 p.m. the night before; retrieve by midnight2 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: fortworthtexas.gov. App: City of Fort Worth Garbage & Recycling app |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change10 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).
Fort Worth holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Per the city's 2026 schedule only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day change collection: routes on the holiday and later in that week slide one day (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday). MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day: no change.10 |
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| Official notice | fortworthtexas.gov10 |
| Extra bags | Two extra bags of garbage allowed next to the cart on the first pickup day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday collection moves to Friday; Friday collection moves to Saturday; Mon-Wed no change.10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | 10 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | 10 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No change | 10 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | 10 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | Falls on Saturday.10 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change | 10 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday collection moves to Friday (Nov 27); Friday collection moves to Saturday (Nov 28); Mon-Wed no change.10 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday collection moves to Saturday (Dec 26); Mon-Thu no change.10 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Fort Worth
| How it works | Set collection days4 |
|---|---|
| How to request | No appointment: once a month in the address's assigned bulk week (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Monday week per city map / app). Set out by 7 a.m. Monday of the assigned week, not before 6 p.m. the Friday before; crews have until Saturday 5 p.m.4 |
| Limits | One pile per household, up to 10 cubic yards (about 8 x 6 x 6 ft) free; extra charge for piles over 10 cubic yards; pile at least 2 ft from trees, mailboxes, water meters, fences; piles under trees/branches not collected4 |
| Fees | Free up to 10 cubic yards in the assigned week. Out-of-cycle (wrong time) or non-compliant piles: $123.52 per 5 cubic yards and $107.40 per 5 cubic yards thereafter, up to 30 cubic yards ($123.52 minimum). Piles over 10 cubic yards carry an extra charge (amount not stated separately).4 |
| Not accepted |
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| Schedule 2026 | Bulk weeks start on these Mondays in 2026 (1st/2nd/3rd/4th week): Jan 5/12/19/26; Feb 2/9/16/23; Mar 2/9/16/23; Apr 6/13/20/27; May 4/11/18/25; Jun 1/8/15/22; Jul 6/13/20/27; Aug 3/10/17/24; Sep 7/14/21/28; Oct 5/12/19/26; Nov 2/9/16/23; Dec 7/14/21/28. Area-to-week assignment is a map image in the same PDF; address lookup via the city app/widget.11 |
Recycling in Fort Worth
| Pickup | weekly, same day as garbage2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream3 |
| Glass | accepted in cart3 |
| Plastics | Bottles, jugs, detergent containers and to-go cups (no numbered resin list published)3 |
Accepted
Programs
- Free blue cart (call 817-392-1234); overstuffed carts and bags outside cart not collected3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes5 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round2 |
| How often | weekly, same day as garbage2 |
| Rules | Paper yard bags (max 40 lb, rolled closed, no limit on number); bundles tied with string, max 4 ft and 40 lb (no limit); limbs up to 8 ft long and 4 in diameter stacked at curb; no plastic bags, stumps or root balls; piles under 10 cubic yards. Optional 96-gal green cart $75 one-time.5 |
| Food scraps | No curbside food scraps. Residential Food Scrap Composting Pilot: sign up and pay a $20 subscription fee, collect a starter kit (5-gal bucket, countertop pail) at the assigned Drop-Off Station, then drop food scraps every 7-10 days at one of 19 collection sites; services provided by Cowboy Compost; residential food scraps only.8 |
| Christmas trees | Last published season 2024-25 (city news Dec 20, 2024; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 notice found): live trees curbside with weekly yard waste collection, under 8 ft (cut in two if needed), not bagged, decorations/nails/stand removed; artificial trees in the brown garbage cart; live and artificial trees also accepted at the four Drop-Off Stations.13 |
| Leaf collection | Leaves go in paper yard bags (no plastic) for weekly yard trimmings collection4 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Brennan Drop-off Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 2400 Brennan Ave., Fort Worth, TX · Map6 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; closed Sunday-Monday and on MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day6 |
| Fees | Free to residents (quantity limits may apply)26 |
| Who can use it | Fort Worth solid waste (sanitation) account holders: current (within six months) water bill with sanitation charges plus matching driver's license; Fort Worth apartment residents: driver's license for recycling and HHW only; no commercial waste6 |
| Accepts | bagged household garbage, single-stream recyclables, scrap metal, bulk waste, brush/yard waste (contained or in kraft bags), appliances (refrigerators, A/C), small lawn equipment (drained), fire extinguishers; tires 4 per household every 6 months; small home repair/remodel waste 1 visit/month up to 5 cubic yards; computers & TVs 2 every 6 months; HHW 20 gal per household every 3 months; light bulbs and batteries; free paper shredding (3 boxes/visit, 6 per 3 months). Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft only. Styrofoam recycling suspended (equipment repair) as of 2026-10-30: accepted for disposal only.6 |
Southeast Drop-off Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy., Fort Worth, TX · Map6 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; closed Sunday-Monday and on MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day6 |
| Fees | Free to residents (quantity limits may apply)26 |
| Who can use it | Fort Worth solid waste (sanitation) account holders: current (within six months) water bill with sanitation charges plus matching driver's license; Fort Worth apartment residents: driver's license for recycling and HHW only; no commercial waste6 |
| Accepts | bagged household garbage, single-stream recyclables, scrap metal, bulk waste, brush/yard waste (contained or in kraft bags), appliances (refrigerators, A/C), small lawn equipment (drained), fire extinguishers; tires 4 per household every 6 months; small home repair/remodel waste 1 visit/month up to 5 cubic yards; computers & TVs 2 every 6 months; HHW 20 gal per household every 3 months; light bulbs and batteries; free paper shredding (3 boxes/visit, 6 per 3 months). Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft only. Styrofoam recycling suspended (equipment repair) as of 2026-10-30: accepted for disposal only.6 |
Old Hemphill Road Drop-off Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 6260 Old Hemphill Rd., Fort Worth, TX · Map6 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; closed Sunday-Monday and on MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day6 |
| Fees | Free to residents (quantity limits may apply)26 |
| Who can use it | Fort Worth solid waste (sanitation) account holders: current (within six months) water bill with sanitation charges plus matching driver's license; Fort Worth apartment residents: driver's license for recycling and HHW only; no commercial waste6 |
| Accepts | bagged household garbage, single-stream recyclables, scrap metal, bulk waste, brush/yard waste (contained or in kraft bags), appliances (refrigerators, A/C), small lawn equipment (drained), fire extinguishers; tires 4 per household every 6 months; small home repair/remodel waste 1 visit/month up to 5 cubic yards; computers & TVs 2 every 6 months; HHW 20 gal per household every 3 months; light bulbs and batteries; free paper shredding (3 boxes/visit, 6 per 3 months). Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft only. Styrofoam recycling suspended (equipment repair) as of 2026-10-30: accepted for disposal only.6 |
Hillshire Drop-off Station (North Service Center)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 301 Hillshire Dr., Fort Worth, TX · Map6 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; closed Sunday-Monday and on MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day6 |
| Fees | Free to residents (quantity limits may apply)26 |
| Who can use it | Fort Worth solid waste (sanitation) account holders: current (within six months) water bill with sanitation charges plus matching driver's license; Fort Worth apartment residents: driver's license for recycling and HHW only; no commercial waste6 |
| Accepts | bagged household garbage, single-stream recyclables, scrap metal, bulk waste, brush/yard waste (contained or in kraft bags), appliances (refrigerators, A/C), small lawn equipment (drained), fire extinguishers; tires 4 per household every 6 months; small home repair/remodel waste 1 visit/month up to 5 cubic yards; computers & TVs 2 every 6 months; HHW 20 gal per household every 3 months; light bulbs and batteries; free paper shredding (3 boxes/visit, 6 per 3 months). Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft only. Styrofoam recycling suspended (equipment repair) as of 2026-10-30: accepted for disposal only.6 |
Environmental Collection Center (ECC)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX 76112 · Map12 |
| Hours | Thursday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday-Wednesday12 |
| Fees | Free to Fort Worth residents212 |
| Who can use it | Fort Worth residents and residents of participating cities; proof of residence (current water bill or valid driver's license); some participating entities require a voucher; no business waste12 |
| Accepts | automotive fluids (10 gal), batteries, cleaning chemicals (10 gal), cooking oil (10 gal), lawn/garden/pool chemicals (20 gal), light bulbs (20), paint & painting supplies (30 gal); not: ammunition/explosives, appliances & electronics, building materials, bulk/yard waste, butane/propane cylinders, medicines/medical waste, tires, asbestos/PCBs/radioactive12 |
City of Fort Worth Southeast Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 6288 Salt Road, Fort Worth, TX 76140 · Map6 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Fees apply (amounts not published on the solid waste pages)6 |
| Accepts | solid waste, including landlord-based residential waste from rental properties (minimum one-ton rate or per-ton fee)6 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Phone | 817-392-1234 (311 Fort Worth Contact Center)2 |
| 311 | Dial 311 from a cell phone, (817) 392-1234, MyFW app, or [email protected]2 |
| Official website | fortworthtexas.gov1 |
Nearby cities
- Arlington, TX14 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Grand Prairie, TX20 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Lewisville, TX29 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Dallas, TX34 miles · The city collects
- Richardson, TX39 miles · The city collects
- Mesquite, TX44 miles · The city collects
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Oklahoma City, OKWM (Waste Management)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- 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)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Little Rock, ARWM (curbside recycling only)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Kansas City, KSWM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.)
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Rio Rancho, NMWM (Waste Management of New Mexico)
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
- Federal Way, WAWM (Waste Management)
All Texas cities: Texas trash pickup schedules.
Fort Worth trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Fort Worth?
Trash is collected weekly. Fort Worth does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (fortworthtexas.gov) or the City of Fort Worth Garbage & Recycling app app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fort Worth?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday collection moves to Friday (Nov 27); Friday collection moves to Saturday (Nov 28); Mon-Wed no change.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fort Worth?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday collection moves to Saturday (Dec 26); Mon-Thu no change.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Fort Worth?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday collection moves to Friday; Friday collection moves to Saturday; Mon-Wed no change.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Fort Worth?
Set collection days. No appointment: once a month in the address's assigned bulk week (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Monday week per city map / app). Set out by 7 a.m. Monday of the assigned week, not before 6 p.m. the Friday before; crews have until Saturday 5 p.m. Fees: Free up to 10 cubic yards in the assigned week. Out-of-cycle (wrong time) or non-compliant piles: $123.52 per 5 cubic yards and $107.40 per 5 cubic yards thereafter, up to 30 cubic yards ($123.52 minimum). Piles over 10 cubic yards carry an extra charge (amount not stated separately).
Does Fort Worth recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fort Worth?
call 817-392-1234 (311 Fort Worth Contact Center).
Sources
- 1 Garbage & Recycling (Solid Waste Services)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Garbage ServiceCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 RecyclingCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Bulk Waste CollectionCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Yard TrimmingsCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Drop-Off StationsCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Household Hazardous WasteCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Residential Food Waste Composting ProgramCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Garbage and Recycling AppCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 2026 Holiday Schedule for Garbage & Recycling Collection (PDF)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Bulk Pickup 2026 schedule and collection-week map (PDF)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Environmental Collection CenterCity · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 How to dispose of your Christmas trees (City News, Dec 20, 2024)City · fortworthtexas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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