Fort Worth provides residential curbside recycling pickup once a week in BLUE carts that are easy to roll to the curb, help prevent
blowing litter and keep recyclables dry.
Make sure the recycling cart is at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.
You may set out your cart after 6 p.m. the night before your pickup day.
Make sure the lid is completely closed.
Your recycling, garbage, yard trimmings and brush are all picked up on the same day, once per week.
Recycling pick up day is MONDAY
If you do not have a city-issued blue recycling cart, call (817) 392-1234.
Garbage Collection
Fort Worth provides residential curbside garbage pickup one time per week in BROWN carts that are easy to
roll to the curb, keep animals out of garbage, help prevent blowing litter and reduce odors.
All garbage must be contained in plastic bags inside the brown cart.
The lid must be completely closed.
Overstuffed carts will not be picked up.
Bags left outside the cart will not be picked up (except city-issued "Pay Bags").
Make sure the cart is at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.
You may set out your cart after 6 p.m. the night before your pickup day.
Your garbage, recycling and yard trimmings are all picked up on the same day.
ALL pickup days after the holiday shift one day. You are allowed to place up to
two extra garbage bags (no more than 40 lbs ea.) outside the garbage cart ONLY on the first collection day after one of the holidays
above.
Bulky Trash Pick is the First Monday of every month.Household waste only--no commercial waste is
accepted. Call 817-392-3279
Applies to anyone under the age of 17 and states that you cannot remain in a public place during curfew hours. This means you
cannot sit, stand walk or simply hang around in a public place.
CURFEW HOURS
Sunday-Thursday 11:00 PM-6:00 AM
Friday and Saturday Midnight-6:00 AM.
Consequences include detainment, $500 fine, and community service.