Arlington Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Arlington recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Paper: clean newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, and catalogs
- Cardboard and paperboard: cereal boxes, dry food boxes, and shipping boxes (flatten completely before placing loose in cart)
- Metal cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans (clean, empty, and dry)
- Plastic containers and water bottles (empty and dry; leave caps on)
- Glass food and beverage bottles and jars (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wraps, and plastic film (never bag recyclables loose in the cart)
- Food scraps and yard clippings
- Textiles, clothing, and bedding
- Household hazardous waste, chemicals, and paint
- Batteries of any kind
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials
Can you recycle these items in Arlington?
Can you recycle cardboard in Arlington?
AcceptedFlatten all corrugated boxes and paperboard packaging before placing loose in the green recycle cart.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Arlington?
Accepted with conditionsClean cardboard lids free of food grease are accepted; heavily soiled bottoms belong in household trash.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Arlington?
AcceptedRinse PET beverage bottles clean; empty and replace cap.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Arlington?
AcceptedRinse HDPE milk jugs and soap containers clean; leave caps attached.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Arlington?
Not acceptedPlastics labeled #3 are not accepted in Arlington curbside recycling.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Arlington?
Not acceptedPlastic films and grocery sacks are prohibited in curbside carts; recycle at local retail stores.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Arlington?
AcceptedRinse clean polypropylene food containers and dairy tubs.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Arlington?
Not acceptedPolystyrene cups, takeout clamshells, and packaging foam are prohibited.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Arlington?
Not acceptedMiscellaneous plastics labeled #7 are not accepted.
Can you recycle glass in Arlington?
AcceptedRinse food and beverage glass bottles and jars clean; place loose in cart.
Can you recycle aluminum in Arlington?
AcceptedRinse soda cans and steel soup tins; empty and place loose in bin.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Arlington?
Not acceptedShredded paper is not accepted in curbside recycling; take to city shredding events.
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services of Arlington · contractor
Phone: 817-317-2000
101 W. Abram StreetArlington, TX 76010
These collection rules cover Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Arlington, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place all trash, recycling, brush, and bulky items curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with wheels against the curb or alley edge with at least 3 feet of space between carts and 15 feet of overhead clearance. Store carts out of public view when not in service.. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Arlington?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Arlington?
Two cubic yards of bulky household items are collected each week on your regular collection day without extra scheduling. For piles exceeding 2 cubic yards, contact Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 817-317-2000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Arlington?
The listed accepted materials are Paper: clean newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, and catalogs, Cardboard and paperboard: cereal boxes, dry food boxes, and shipping boxes (flatten completely before placing loose in cart), Metal cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans (clean, empty, and dry), Plastic containers and water bottles (empty and dry; leave caps on), Glass food and beverage bottles and jars (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wraps, and plastic film (never bag recyclables loose in the cart), Food scraps and yard clippings, Textiles, clothing, and bedding, Household hazardous waste, chemicals, and paint, Batteries of any kind, Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Arlington Curbside Service Area.