Fort Worth, TX Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Fort Worth.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapNorthwest Fort Worth
Neighborhoods:
- •Ridglea
- •Ridglea Hills
- •Ridglea North
- •Westcliff
- •Westcliff West
- •Tanglewood
- •Overton Park
- •Overton Woods
- •River Oaks
- •Bellaire Park
- •Como
- •Linwood
North/Cultural District
Neighborhoods:
- •Cultural District
- •Bluebonnet Hills
- •Colonial Hills
- •Park Hill
- •Forest Park
- •University Place
- •University West
- •TCU Area
- •Rivercrest
- •Rockwood Park
- •Fairmount
- •Mistletoe Heights
Central/Downtown Fort Worth
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown
- •Sundance Square
- •West 7th
- •Arlington Heights
- •Berkeley Place
- •Ryan Place
- •Monticello
- •Mira Vista
- •Morningside
- •Sunset Heights
- •Oakhurst
- •Southside
East/Southeast Fort Worth
Neighborhoods:
- •Polytechnic Heights
- •East Fort Worth
- •Meadowbrook
- •Eastwood
- •Riverside
- •Southside Historic District
- •East Berry
- •Glenwood
- •Handley
- •Foster Park
- •Gateway
- •Rosemont
South/Southwest Fort Worth
Neighborhoods:
- •Wedgwood
- •Wedgwood Central
- •Wedgwood East
- •Wedgwood South
- •Benbrook Area
- •Candleridge
- •Cityview
- •Hillside
- •Hulen Bend
- •Quail Valley
- •Sycamore Creek
- •Woodhaven
North/Stockyards District
Neighborhoods:
- •Stockyards National Historic District
- •North Side
- •Marine Creek
- •Northside
- •Diamond Hill/Jarvis
- •Northside Historic District
- •Stop Six
- •Rosen Heights
- •North Fort Worth
- •Riverside North
- •Lake Worth
- •Northwood Hills
Service Provider
municipalCity of Fort Worth Environmental Services Department
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, bed frames)
- •Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers)
- •Water heaters
- •Toilets and sinks
- •Carpet and padding
- •Large toys and play equipment
- •Exercise equipment
- •Lumber and building materials (non-commercial)
- •Doors and windows
- •Cabinets
- •Scrap metal
- •BBQ grills
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous waste
- •Automotive fluids
- •Tires (take to drop-off stations - limit 4 per 6 months)
- •Car parts
- •Concrete, brick, or rock
- •Dirt or sod
- •Commercial/contractor debris
- •Electronics (take to drop-off stations)
- •Batteries
- •Propane tanks
Fort Worth is divided into 4 bulk waste collection zones (Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green). Collections run Monday-Saturday during the assigned week for each zone. Blue zone: 1st Monday of month; Yellow zone: 2nd Monday; Orange zone: 3rd Monday; Green zone: 4th Monday. Place items at curb no earlier than 6 PM Friday before scheduled week and no later than 7 AM Monday of collection week. Items placed out too early may be subject to code violations.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Plastics #1-5 and #7 (bottles, jugs, containers, tubs, lids)
- •Soda and water bottles
- •Milk jugs
- •Detergent containers
- •Shampoo and conditioner bottles
- •Yogurt containers and tubs
- •Aluminum cans (soda, beer)
- •Aluminum pie pans
- •Tin and steel food cans
- •Newspaper
- •Magazines and catalogs
- •Junk mail and envelopes
- •Office paper
- •Cardboard (flattened)
- •Cereal boxes and food boxes
- •Pasta and rice boxes
- •Juice cartons
- •Milk cartons
- •Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage)
Not Accepted
- •Plastic #6 (Styrofoam, polystyrene, meat trays)
- •Plastic bags and plastic film
- •Tanglers (hoses, wires, chains, ropes)
- •Electronics
- •Batteries
- •Clothing and linens
- •Food waste
- •Liquids
- •Diapers
- •Waxed cardboard
- •Pizza boxes (if greasy)
- •Soiled paper products
- •Hazardous materials
- •Yard waste
- •Ceramics and dishes
- •Light bulbs
- •Medical waste
- •Propane tanks
All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Cart lid must be completely closed - overstuffed carts will not be picked up. Place blue recycling cart at curb by 7 AM on pickup day. Do NOT bag recyclables - place items loosely in cart. Keep lids attached to bottles when possible. Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as regular garbage. To order a free blue recycling cart, call 817-392-1234. Residents can request up to 2 carts.
Holiday Schedule
Fort Worth observes collection schedule changes for the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) and Christmas Day (December 25, 2025) - NO collection on these days. Collections normally scheduled for Thursday will shift to Friday; Friday collections shift to Saturday during holiday weeks. New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) - NO collection. Similar delay pattern applies. Residents are allowed TWO EXTRA BAGS of garbage (at no additional fee) on their first pickup day following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. All four Drop-Off Stations and the Environmental Collection Center are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For the most current holiday schedule, visit the city website or call 817-392-1234.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste/recycling
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste/yardtrimmings
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste/dropoff
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste/hazardouswaste
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste/electronics
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/code-compliance/solidwaste/food-scrap-compost
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/4/environmental-services/solid-waste/documents/envd-solid-waste-bulk-collection-schedule-map-2025.pdf
- https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/10/environmental-services/solid-waste/documents/envd-solid-waste-holiday-schedule-2025.pdf
- https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-15944