Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and Benbrook residents can rely on a comprehensive trash pickup system designed to meet the city’s sanitation needs. The City of Benbrook has partnered with Republic Services to provide efficient and reliable waste collection services for all residents within city limits.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Benbrook
Benbrook has a consistent and straightforward trash collection schedule that residents can easily follow:
- Collection Day: Wednesdays
- Pickup Time: By 7 a.m.
- Placement Restrictions:
- Trash cannot be set out before 5 p.m. on Tuesdays
- All trash must be in closed plastic bags
- Maximum of 50 lbs of brush and bulk items allowed curbside
Residential Trash Collection
The city mandates that all residents within Benbrook city limits use Republic Services for waste collection. Key details include:
- Monthly residential fee (2024): $19.90 (including sales tax)
- Billing managed by Benbrook Water Authority
- Automatic service enrollment when opening water account
Recycling Services
Benbrook offers robust recycling options:
- One weekly recycling collection
- Two blue recycling bins provided per household
- Bins available at:
- City Hall (911 Winscott Road)
- Benbrook Water Authority (1121 Mercedes Street)
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can dispose of bulk materials through:
- Curbside pickup (within 72 hours of placement)
- Southeast Landfill at 6288 Salt Road, Fort Worth
- 50 lb limit for curbside items
- Landfill contact: 817-478-6462
Yellow Bag Program
For residents needing additional trash collection, the Yellow Bag Program offers:
- Extra trash bags available at City Hall
- Pricing options:
- 25 bags: $13.86
- 50 bags: $27.71
- 75 bags: $41.57
- 100 bags: $55.43
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Holiday schedules may impact regular collection:
- Thanksgiving: Wednesday service maintained
- Christmas: Wednesday service shifted to Thursday
- New Year’s: Wednesday service shifted to Thursday
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Benbrook residents can dispose of hazardous waste at:
- Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center
- 6400 Bridge Street
- Hours:
- Thursday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Proof of Benbrook residency required
Contact Information
- Republic Services Customer Support: 817-332-7301
- Benbrook Water Authority: 817-249-1250
- Code Compliance (Illegal Dumping): 817-249-6078
Benbrook’s trash pickup services provide residents with a comprehensive, efficient waste management system. By following the established guidelines and schedules, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
How to get rid of lots of trash at once?Hire the services of a trash removal company. [Company] is willing and able to haul your trash, no matter how big the load.
https://www.benbrook-tx.gov/216/Trash-Recycling-Environmental
Household trash and recycling is collected once a week, on Wednesdays. Trash and recycling must be placed curbside by 7 am Wednesdays.
https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/benbrook-tx
When is my collection day? Household refuse and recycling is collected ONCE per week, on Wednesdays, and must be placed curbside by 7:00am. Brush and bulk