Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. For Wylie residents, understanding the local trash and bulk pickup services ensures a smooth, efficient waste disposal process that keeps our neighborhoods clean and environmentally responsible.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Wylie
Wylie’s waste collection services are managed by Community Waste Disposal (CWD). Residents receive weekly trash collection with specific guidelines to ensure efficient pickup:
Residential Trash Collection
- Trash is serviced once per week
- Pickup occurs between 7 am and 7 pm
- Carts must be placed by 7 am on your designated pickup day
- All trash must be bagged before placing in 95-gallon gray carts
- Cart lid must be completely closed
- Cart handles should face your home
- Trash outside of carts will NOT be collected
Recycling Services
Recycling in Wylie is provided weekly, coinciding with your trash collection day. Use the 95-gallon blue recycling cart for:
Acceptable Recycling Items
- Newspapers and magazines
- Plastic containers (#1-5 and #7)
- Uncoated cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars
- Tin, steel, and aluminum cans
Unacceptable Recycling Items
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Window glass
- Hazardous waste
- Compost material
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Wylie offers monthly bulk and brush collection based on your trash/recycle day:
Bulk Pickup Schedule
- Monday trash day: 1st Saturday of the month
- Tuesday trash day: 2nd Saturday of the month
- Wednesday trash day: 3rd Saturday of the month
- Thursday/Friday trash day: 4th Saturday of the month
Acceptable Bulk Items
- Furniture
- Yard tools
- Bundled carpet (4′ lengths)
- Fence panels (max 4′ x 6′)
- Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators)
Prohibited Bulk Items
- Construction debris
- Hazardous waste
- Tires
- Batteries
- Propane tanks
Yard Waste & Brush Collection
Proper brush disposal guidelines include:
- Place tree limbs parallel to the street
- Bundles must weigh less than 50 lbs
- Limbs should be shorter than 10 feet
- For larger limbs, contact CWD for special pickup
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During holidays, trash and recycling collection may be affected. Residents should check the city’s holiday schedule for specific updates.
How to Request Services
For missed collections or special pickups:
- Contact Community Waste Disposal (CWD)
- Phone: 972-392-9300, Option 2
- Report missed collections within 48 hours
Additional Drop-Off Options
Wylie offers an Xtreme Green Event for additional waste disposal:
- Dates: February 22 and November 1
- Time: 8 am – 1 pm
- Location: 949 Hensley Ln. (behind Founders Park)
Effective waste management requires community participation. By following Wylie’s trash and bulk pickup guidelines, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
https://www.wylietexas.gov/departments/utility_billing_(water_bill)/brush_and_bulk_pick-up.php
Brush/bulk is collected monthly based on trash/recycle day, up to 4 cubic yards. Place curbside by 7 am. Tree limbs must be parallel, under 50 lbs and 10′ long
https://www.wylietexas.gov/departments/utility_billing_(water_bill)/trash_and_recycle.php
Contact CWD at 972-392-9300 option 2. CWD now offers weekly Residential Bulk & Brush drop-off on Saturday mornings from 8 am to 12 pm at City of Wylie Public