Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy, and sustainable community. The City of Irving’s Solid Waste Services Department provides residents with reliable, efficient trash collection services that keep our neighborhoods clean and environmentally responsible.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Irving
The City of Irving offers comprehensive waste collection services for residential customers. Trash is collected twice each week from each residential and opted-in nonresidential location. Recycling and brush/bulky items are collected once per week.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Residents should follow these important collection guidelines:
- Place waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day
- Put out waste no earlier than 24 hours before scheduled pickup
- Ensure waste is in an unobstructed area
- Separate waste piles by 2-3 feet
- Limit to eight trash bags per collection day
- Bags must:
- Weigh no more than 50 pounds
- Be 13 to 30-gallon size
- Be tied/closed
Recycling Services
Irving provides robust recycling options:
- Unlimited volume of recycling bags
- Use translucent blue recycling bags
- Cardboard boxes can be placed inside blue bags or flattened underneath
- Free daily drop-off for unlimited recycling at the landfill
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can dispose of bulky items with these specifications:
- Limit of four bulky items per week
- Includes furniture, mattresses, chairs, tables
- Toilets accepted if not part of construction debris
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection includes:
- Unlimited bagged leaves and grass clippings
- Brush trimmed to 4 feet in length
- Bundles maximum 50 pounds
- Stumps/logs no larger than 2 feet in diameter
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During city holidays:
- Only one trash collection will occur that week
- If the holiday falls on your recycling/brush collection day, service will resume the following week
How to Find or Request Services
- Use the interactive collection map to find your pickup day
- Contact Solid Waste Services at (972) 721-2232
- Visit Hunter Ferrell Landfill at 110 E. Hunter Ferrell Road
Additional Disposal Options
The city offers free daily drop-off for residents at the landfill, including:
- Household trash (under 150 pounds)
- Unlimited recycling
- Clean brush
- Loose leaves and grass clippings
- Clean dirt, sand, bricks, gravel
Irving’s Solid Waste Services Department is committed to providing efficient, environmentally conscious waste management. By following collection guidelines and utilizing available services, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
Why hasn’t my garbage been 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.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of a lot of garbage?Rent a Dumpster
If you have a lot of trash to dispose of—more than your bins can contain—renting a dumpster might be worthwhile. This is also a good option when you have a lot of objects that aren’t accepted with typical waste, like electronic objects and large construction items.
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.
https://irvingtx.gov/waste-collections
Trash is collected twice weekly, recycling and bulky items once. Place waste at curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, with 8 trash bag limit. Place bags in 13-30
https://irvingtx.gov/sws
(972) 721-2411. Waste Collection Division. P: (972) 721-2232. Waste Disposal Division (Landfill). P: (972) 721-7322 · Trash + Recycling Collection Schedule