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Richardson, TX trash pickup schedule

Richardson 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 collectsThe city collects City of Richardson solid waste services collect residential trash, blue-bag recycling and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC); Republic Services is named as 'Richardson's recycler' (recycling processor/partner).5
How oftenTrash twice weekly, recycling weekly: one designated recycling day per week, the same day as one of the twice-weekly trash days, yard waste on request via BABIC (once a week on your recycling day)9121425
Set outNot published by the city (official page)
Your pickup dayNot published by the city (official page)
Holidays No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: on-call (Brush and Bulky Item Collection - BABIC: by request, collected once a week on your recycling day) (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Richardson holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleOn City solid-waste holidays there is NO trash, recycling or BABIC service and NO make-up day for trash or BABIC (service resumes on the next regular day). Recycling make-up days are published for each holiday (2026 examples: Monday holidays moved Monday recycling to Tuesday and Tuesday recycling to Wednesday; for Friday, July 3, Thursday and Friday recycling moved one day earlier).24
Official noticecor.net5
Previous year
  • In Richardson, all offices and services will operate on a regular schedule.22
  • There will be NO trash, recycling or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service provided Thursday or Friday, Nov. 27-28.5
  • There will be NO trash, recycling or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service provided Thursday, Dec. 25 or Friday, Dec. 26.6
Richardson trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Changes; see details Recycling: Thursday Jan. 1 recycling picked up Friday Jan. 2; Friday recycling picked up Saturday Jan. 3. Trash/BABIC effect not stated in this notice.19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Skipped (no make-up day) No trash, recycling or BABIC Mon Jan 19; no trash/BABIC make-up. Recycling make-up: Mon -> Tue Jan 20, Tue -> Wed Jan 21.1
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 Skipped (no make-up day) No trash, recycling or BABIC Mon May 25; no trash/BABIC make-up. Recycling make-up: Mon -> Tue May 26, Tue -> Wed May 27.2
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 Skipped (no make-up day) No trash, recycling or BABIC Fri July 3 (observed holiday); no trash/BABIC make-up. Recycling make-up: Thu -> Wed July 1, Fri -> Thu July 2.3
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Skipped (no make-up day) No trash, recycling or BABIC Mon Sept 7; no trash/BABIC make-up. Recycling make-up: Mon -> Tue Sept 8, Tue -> Wed Sept 9.4
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

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

Sources: MLK, Jr. Holiday Trash, Recycling Changes (Richardson Toda…, Trash, Recycling Schedule Changes for Memorial Day Holiday…, Trash, Recycling Schedule Changes for Fourth of July Holid…, Labor Day Recycling/Trash Schedule Changes (Richardson Tod…, Trash/Recycling Changes due to Thanksgiving Holiday (Richa…, Trash, Recycling and Facility Schedule for the Christmas H…, Recycling Reminder (Richardson Today, 2026-01-02), Recycling/Trash Changes for Independence Day Holiday (Rich…, Richardson Municipal Facilities, Services Open on Veteran'… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Richardson

How it workson-call (Brush and Bulky Item Collection - BABIC: by request, collected once a week on your recycling day)25
How to requestrequest at www.cor.net/BABIC, in the MyRichardson app, or call 972-744-4111 (prompt 1); place items at the front of the home between the sidewalk and curb2325
Limitsfor large brush piles and bulky items of 50 lb or more (smaller items go out with regular trash); brush, tree trunks/limbs and green waste max 8 ft long and 2 ft diameter; separate compostable material from other BABIC material25
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Not acceptedNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: City BABIC Service Available for Post-Storm Limb, Brush Pi…, Spring Cleaning? BABIC Service Available for Large Items, … Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Richardson

Pickupweekly: one designated recycling day per week, the same day as one of the twice-weekly trash days91425
Typesingle-stream in official City blue recycling bags (set next to the trash)9
Glassaccepted in blue bag (glass bottles and jars)21
Plasticsplastic bottles and jugs only21

Accepted

  • cardboard (flattened; clean and dry, inside a blue bag)921
  • paper: standard office paper, mail and newspapers (no shredded paper)21
  • metal cans: aluminum and steel food and beverage cans21
  • glass bottles and jars21
  • plastic bottles and jugs21

Not accepted

  • plastic bags (incl. bagging items inside the blue bag), toys, clothing, furniture and mattresses, disposable diapers, grease-soiled pizza boxes, foam takeout containers, yard debris10
  • aerosol cans (put empty ones in the trash)13
  • wet cardboard9
  • shredded paper21
  • recyclables bagged inside the blue bag ('bag within a bag')26

Programs

  • Free blue recycling bags: annual letter (mailed each spring) redeemable for 2 rolls of 26 bags at City Hall, City Hall Annex, Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers, Library or Service Center11
  • Holiday Box Recycling (2025-26 season, Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 30, 2026): flattened boxes dropped off at Custer Park (700 W. Renner Rd.), Huffhines Park (1500 Apollo Rd.), Breckinridge Park (5200 Park Vista Rd.) and the year-round Recycle Center, 102 N. Cottonwood Dr.; 2026-27 dates not yet published824

Sources: Holiday Tree, Box Recycling Programs Now Open (Richardson …, Keep Cardboard Clean, Dry and Flat (Richardson Today, 2026…, Eight Items to Keep Out of Your Recycling Bag (Richardson …, Blue Recycling Bag Letters Hit Mailboxes Soon (Richardson …, Recycling 101: Aerosol Cans (Richardson Today, 2026-02-13), Recycling 101: Aluminum Turkey Trays and Other Thanksgivin…, Simplified, Updated Richardson Recycling Guide Now Online …, Holiday Tree and Box Recycling Begins Next Friday (Richard…, Spring Cleaning? BABIC Service Available for Large Items, …, Recycling Spotlight: Don't 'Bag Within the Bag' (Richardso… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes12
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenon request via BABIC (once a week on your recycling day)25
Rulesleaves/grass in compostable paper bags at the street, scheduled through BABIC for composting (mention compostable material and keep it separate); leaves/grass in plastic bags go with regular trash; brush/limbs via BABIC, max 8 ft long and 2 ft diameter1225
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2025-26 season (Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 30, 2026): natural, unflocked, undecorated trees dropped off 24/7 at the Municipal Service Center, 1260 Columbia Dr., or set at the curb for BABIC (call 972-744-4111 and request that the tree be collected for composting); 2026-27 dates not yet published824
Leaf collectionbag leaves in compostable bags and schedule BABIC, or mulch them12
Cleanup events
  • Trash Bash (annual, spring): 2026 held Sat. April 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., FUMCR parking lot, 503 N. Central Expwy.15

Sources: Holiday Tree, Box Recycling Programs Now Open (Richardson …, Benefits of Mulching Leaves (Richardson Today, 2024-12-27), City's Annual Trash Bash is Tomorrow (Richardson Today, 20…, Holiday Tree and Box Recycling Begins Next Friday (Richard…, Spring Cleaning? BABIC Service Available for Large Items, … Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byDallas County
Address11234 Plano Rd., Dallas · Map7
HoursTue 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Wed-Thu 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.7
Feesno charge for Richardson residents7
Who can use itproof of residence required7

Richardson Recycle Center

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address102 N. Cottonwood Dr. · Map8
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

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

Sources: Household Chemical Collection Center Available for Richard…, Holiday Tree, Box Recycling Programs Now Open (Richardson …, Recycling 101: Aerosol Cans (Richardson Today, 2026-02-13) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNot published by the city (official page)
Phone24-hour Response Center 972-744-411117
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitecor.net11
AppMyRichardson mobile app (concerns and BABIC requests)17

Sources: Blue Recycling Bag Letters Hit Mailboxes Soon (Richardson …, Some Online City Services Unavailable Tomorrow (Richardson… Last checked Report a change

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Richardson trash pickup FAQ

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

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Changes; see details: Recycling: Thursday Jan. 1 recycling picked up Friday Jan. 2; Friday recycling picked up Saturday Jan. 3. Trash/BABIC effect not stated in this notice.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Richardson?

on-call (Brush and Bulky Item Collection - BABIC: by request, collected once a week on your recycling day). request at www.cor.net/BABIC, in the MyRichardson app, or call 972-744-4111 (prompt 1); place items at the front of the home between the sidewalk and curb

Does Richardson recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in blue bag (glass bottles and jars).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Richardson?

call 24-hour Response Center 972-744-4111.

Sources

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    MLK, Jr. Holiday Trash, Recycling Changes (Richardson Today, 2026-01-16)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Labor Day Recycling/Trash Schedule Changes (Richardson Today, 2026-09-04)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash/Recycling Changes due to Thanksgiving Holiday (Richardson Today, 2025-11-26)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Tree, Box Recycling Programs Now Open (Richardson Today, 2026-01-02)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Keep Cardboard Clean, Dry and Flat (Richardson Today, 2026-09-25)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Eight Items to Keep Out of Your Recycling Bag (Richardson Today, 2026-01-09)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Blue Recycling Bag Letters Hit Mailboxes Soon (Richardson Today, 2026-03-13)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Benefits of Mulching Leaves (Richardson Today, 2024-12-27)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling 101: Aerosol Cans (Richardson Today, 2026-02-13)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City's Annual Trash Bash is Tomorrow (Richardson Today, 2026-04-10)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Some Online City Services Unavailable Tomorrow (Richardson Today, 2026-06-26)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash & Recycling - City of RichardsonCity · cor.net · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling Reminder (Richardson Today, 2026-01-02)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Tree and Box Recycling Begins Next Friday (Richardson Today, 2025-12-12)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling Spotlight: Don't 'Bag Within the Bag' (Richardson Today, 2025-11-14)City · richardsontoday.com · checked October 30, 2026

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