Arlington, TX bulk trash pickup: schedule, booking and rules

Who can use Arlington bulk trash pickup?

The residential curbside page describes a weekly service in which separate trucks collect trash carts, recycling carts, and bulky items with prepared brush and yard waste. Routine bulky collection uses your assigned residential collection day; the page does not require a separate booking for material within its allowance.

First check that your home receives this residential curbside service. Apartment, commercial and shared-container arrangements may differ. If a property manager or HOA arranges the trash service, ask which provider and rules apply before placing household furniture beside the shared containers.

Use the official Arlington, Texas site and your actual service address. Nearby communities can have different collection arrangements. This guide does not assign a day from a ZIP code, neighborhood name or mailing address, and it does not cover Arlington County, Virginia.

How do I find the Arlington, TX collection schedule?

Follow “See Your Collection Days by Entering Your Address” on the curbside page, which links to My Area. Look up your own address before a move-out or large cleanout. Keep the result with your preparation checklist so helpers know when items can go outside.

The curbside page provides the current calendar and holiday adjustments. For Thanksgiving 2026, it lists no collection Thursday, November 26, with Thursday service moving to Friday, November 27, and Friday service to Saturday, November 28. Check that calendar for your route rather than assuming every holiday changes every collection.

The weekly bulky truck can arrive separately from the automated trash and recycling trucks. Seeing a cart emptied does not establish that the bulky collection was missed. Keep the collection deadline and missed-service reporting threshold in mind before sending a request.

What is accepted and prohibited in Arlington bulk trash?

The city’s bulky-item and Oops Tag guidance lists the following preparation rules. That page lists appliances but also requires every bulky item or bundle to weigh less than 50 pounds. It does not state a heavy-appliance exception. Confirm heavy-item acceptance with Republic Services at 817-317-2000 before moving anything outside.

For mattress acceptance and preparation, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000. Describe its size, weight and condition before set-out; no separate wrapping rule is assumed here. City preparation rules and provider contact.

The curbside page lists 4 × 6-foot fence panels, but code section 2.03(E) says fencing must be less than 4 feet long and weigh less than 50 pounds. Confirm preparation with Republic Services at 817-317-2000 before cutting or setting out panels. The curbside page also requires exposed nails and staples removed.

When can I put Arlington bulk trash outside?

All trash, recycling, brush and bulky items must be ready by 7 a.m. on collection day. The Single Family Rapid Reference Guide says garbage, trash and brush must not be set out before 7 p.m. the previous evening. Use that window when arranging a routine curbside cleanout.

Keep items clear of obstacles and give the collection equipment room. The curbside page requires carts to be 3 feet apart and have at least 15 feet of overhead clearance. Do not crowd a furniture pile around the carts or create an obstruction to their collection.

Prepare carpet, fence material and brush before placing them out. A pile that looks smaller than the allowance can still fail the item rules. Make the separation between household bulky items and yard waste obvious so the material can be assessed correctly.

Check for an Oops Tag if items remain. The city’s tag explanations identify reasons such as oversized loads, prohibited materials and unprepared brush. Correct the issue rather than assuming that a second truck will collect noncompliant material.

How much bulky waste is allowed, and what costs extra?

The weekly allowance is two cubic yards of bulky household items, which the city compares to the size of a washer and dryer. There is a separate two-cubic-yard weekly allowance for bundled brush and bagged yard waste. Do not combine them into one unrestricted four-yard household-trash pile.

Each bulky bundle or item must weigh less than 50 pounds. Brush must be less than 6 inches in diameter, cut no longer than 4 feet, bundled and stacked below 3 feet high. The brush section limits an individual bundle or item to 50 pounds and one cubic yard.

For more than two cubic yards of bulky items or brush, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to arrange a special collection for a fee. Request an item-specific quote, including preparation requirements, before approving service. City special-collection instructions.

The curbside page requires excess bulky waste to be removed within 24 hours; the code guide says the city removes excess after 24 hours. Confirm the timing with Republic Services before set-out. The city can bill removal costs to the water account. The code guide also warns that discarded-item violations can carry fines and fees up to $2,000.

How to arrange Arlington bulky collection step by step

1. Look up the service address using the city curbside page’s address link. Confirm that residential curbside collection applies.
2. Separate bulky items from brush, yard waste, electronics and hazardous materials. Check each item against the city’s limits.
3. For compliant material within the weekly allowance, prepare for the assigned collection day.
4. For an oversized pile or an uncertain item, call 817-317-2000. Describe the volume, weight and material and request a special-collection quote if needed.
5. Confirm the service date and any fee before moving excess material to the curb.
6. Use the set-out window and keep the confirmation details for a possible follow-up.

Photographs and rough measurements can help explain a large load when you contact the provider. These are practical planning suggestions. They do not replace a city or provider decision about whether an item can be collected.

How do I report a missed Arlington pickup?

For a bulky pickup problem, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000. Give your service address, expected date, remaining items and any Oops Tag details. Say whether this was routine weekly collection or a paid special appointment. City service rules and Republic Services contact.

The city also accepts online service requests through its Action Center and Ask Arlington app. Use that route to describe the problem and track the request. Official service-request contact.

Ask Republic Services when and where to leave the bulky items for any follow-up. Confirm how an excess-load notice affects your pile; a missed-service report does not establish an exception to the published volume, preparation or removal requirements. Bulky limits and excess-removal rules.

Can I use the Arlington Landfill instead?

The Arlington Landfill page lists 800 Mosier Valley Road, Euless, TX 76040, and public hours Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. It accepts non-hazardous solid waste, with exclusions including liquids, paint, chemicals and batteries. Check the holiday closures before traveling.

Eligible Arlington homeowners whose permanent residence is in Arlington receive three free landfill visits per year and discounted additional visits. This benefit is not a general free allowance for tenants, contractors or landlords. The identification and water account must match, and authorized users must live at the residence.

Call the Action Center at 817-459-6777 before traveling if account authorization needs checking. Passenger vehicles and trailers up to 16 feet can use the benefit; larger vehicles pay standard rates. Secure and cover the load and follow the site’s unloading and protective-equipment instructions.

Up to four passenger tires per year are accepted free during qualifying free visits, with rims removed. This landfill allowance is separate from curbside service, which excludes tires. The city also lists free concrete recycling. Check acceptance before loading a mixed renovation load.

Recycling Arlington, hazardous waste and reuse

The recycling and sustainability page says residents can recycle electronics at the Landfill Public Convenience Center. Batteries are not accepted at the landfill. Check the electronics list before taking a device; large household appliances and refrigerant equipment need their own disposal arrangements.

For household hazardous waste, Arlington lists free resident access to the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, or city HHW events. Bring a current driver’s license or water bill as proof of residency. Business and contractor hazardous waste is excluded.

The city asks residents to limit Environmental Collection Center visits to once a month. Check its published hours and current event details before going. Paint, cleaners, oils, pesticides and batteries must stay out of curbside piles. A free landfill visit does not authorize hazardous-waste disposal there.

Consider reuse first for a clean, functional item. Contact a recipient and confirm acceptance before arranging transport. For yard work, the city encourages composting or mowing leaves. A reusable household item and bagged yard waste still need different decisions about where they can go.