Dallas Trash Pick Up: Residential Curbside Collection and Recycling Services

Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities. In Dallas, the Department of Sanitation Services provides comprehensive trash pick up solutions for residents, ensuring reliable and consistent waste collection throughout the city. Understanding your trash pick up schedule and guidelines helps keep Dallas clean and environmentally responsible.

References:

• City of Dallas Sanitation Services – Residential Garbage Collection
• City of Dallas Department of Sanitation

Trash Pick Up Schedule in Dallas

The Dallas Department of Sanitation Services is the exclusive solid waste collection provider for single-family homes and duplexes in the city. Residential garbage is collected once per week, with specific guidelines for proper disposal and collection.

Residential Trash Collection Guidelines

• Collection Frequency: Weekly pickup for residential properties
• Roll Cart Placement:
  • Face the cart towards the point of collection
  • Allow three feet on each side of the roll cart
  • Maintain one and a half feet clear at the rear of the cart
• Timing:
  • Place cart at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day
  • No earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before
  • Remove cart by 8 a.m. the day after collection

What Not to Include in Trash

Residents should avoid placing the following items in their roll cart:

• Hot ashes
• Yard debris
• Concrete or rocks
• Clothing
• Large metal pieces
• Dirt
• Construction debris
• Household hazardous waste (batteries, oil, cleaning products, paint, antifreeze)

Recycling Services

Dallas offers free recycling roll carts for residents. You can order a recycling cart online at no cost. The city encourages recycling as part of its waste management strategy.

Bulk & Large Item Pick Up

Residents can set out up to 10 cubic yards of bulk items monthly. This service helps manage larger waste that doesn’t fit in standard roll carts.

Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes

During holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dallas maintains its regular garbage and recycling collection schedule. The landfill and transfer stations remain open during regular business hours.

How to Find or Request Services

Residents have multiple ways to manage their trash pick up services:

• Use the Dallas 311 App (available for iPhone and Android)
• Download the Dallas Sanitation App for personalized collection schedules
• Submit online service requests
• Call 311 for assistance

Additional Roll Cart Options

• Extra garbage roll carts available for $15.36 monthly
• Cart repairs and replacements can be requested online
• Damaged carts may incur a $67.90 replacement fee if damage is due to abuse

Waste Disposal Sites

Dallas offers several disposal locations:

• McCommas Bluff Landfill
• Northeast (Fair Oaks) Transfer Station
• Northwest (Bachman) Transfer Station
• Southwest (Westmoreland) Transfer Station

Effective trash pick up is a collaborative effort between the city and its residents. By following Dallas Sanitation Services’ guidelines, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable urban environment.

For the most up-to-date information, always check the official City of Dallas Sanitation Services website or contact 311.