Arlington, Texas resident guide
Arlington trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Trash, recycling, yard waste, and eligible bulky material share one assigned weekly collection day.
Arlington collects the city recycling cart weekly on the same assigned service day.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Arlington service works
Use Arlington's trash-pickup information or Ask Arlington to confirm the address day. Set ordinary eligible bulky material out with the weekly service unless the city directs otherwise.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Arlington's cart-based residential service includes a limited amount of bulky household material with the regular weekly collection for eligible customers.
Use Arlington's trash-pickup information or Ask Arlington to confirm the address day. Set ordinary eligible bulky material out with the weekly service unless the city directs otherwise.
The city describes a weekly allowance of up to two cubic yards of large household or bulky items, plus separate yard-waste limits.
Place carts, brush, and bulky items at the curb beginning after 7 p.m. the night before and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.
Local detail that matters
What makes Arlington service different
Arlington is unusual among large Texas cities because a small bulky allowance rides with weekly service. The city also gives eligible resident account holders limited free landfill visits for larger cleanouts.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible furniture and large household items within the weekly volume allowance; residents also have limited landfill drop-off benefits.
Not accepted
Hazardous materials, excess quantities, commercial waste, and items the city sends to a different program or landfill process.
Holiday collectionArlington pauses collection on five holidays2026 schedule confirmed
Garbage and recycling are not collected on these holidays. Affected weekday routes move one day later, with Friday routes collected Saturday when needed.
No garbage or recycling collection
Affected routes shift one day later after the holiday.
- New Year’s Day — Thursday, January 1
- Independence Day — Saturday, July 4
- Labor Day — Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day — Friday, December 25
Common questions
Arlington collection FAQ
How often does Arlington collect eligible bulky items?
The current city program includes a limited bulky amount with the assigned weekly collection.
Can Arlington residents self-haul a larger load?
Eligible resident water-account holders may qualify for limited free landfill drop-offs with the required identification.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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