Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Colleyville
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice weekly, either on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly on your assigned neighborhood service day.
Yard Waste
Bundled brush and yard waste are collected on your regular trash pickup days (up to 4 cubic yards of loose brush; special leaf collection runs seasonally in the fall).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (6:00 AM during summer months)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling fees are managed by Community Waste Disposal (CWD) and billed directly alongside your city water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Customer-Owned (Any Color) Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected twice a week. Residents must use their own cans, bags, or boxes, with no individual container weighing more than 50 pounds when full. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m., keeping 3 feet of clearance from obstacles and recycling carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Disposable bags or boxes of trash
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Blue (City-Issued 65 or 95-Gallon Cart) Bin (Recycling)
Place the cart curbside by 7:00 a.m. with the non-handle side facing the street. Maintain a three-foot clearance for the automated lifting arm. All materials must fit inside with the lid fully closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-#5 and #7
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- ✓Wax-coated paper drink containers
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Glass bottles and containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Paper, plastic, and styrofoam serving items
- ✕Plastic bags and film packaging
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Grass clippings and food waste
- ✕Paper towels and facial tissue
Yard Waste Bin
Tied brush bundles (under 50 lbs and 10 feet long) are accepted in unlimited quantities on regular trash days. Loose brush falls under the 4-cubic-yard bulk limit. Bagged leaves have special Saturday pick-up dates between November and January.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tied and bundled brush
- ✓Loose brush (subject to limits)
- ✓Bagged leaves (during special winter collections)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice a week (on regular trash days)
Placement
Place all bulk items next to your standard trash cans no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated service days, maintaining clearance from vehicles and mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and large toys tagged as 'Bulk Item'
- ✓ Bundled carpet (cut to 4-foot lengths)
- ✓ Fence panels (maximum size 4'x6')
- ✓ Washing machines, dryers, and water heaters
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (must be tagged certifying Freon removal)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial construction and remodeling debris
- ✕ Tires, batteries, and propane tanks
- ✕ Single items weighing more than 150 lbs
- ✕ Small loose debris not containerized in a box (max 2'x2'x4' and 50 lbs)
Up to 4 cubic yards is included free of charge. For loads that exceed this limit or for single items over 150 pounds, you must call CWD for a special pick-up price quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
CWD modifies Colleyville's collection schedule only for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If the holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday collections shift to Friday, and Friday collections shift to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and brush pick-ups follow the same one-day delay as standard household garbage during these two major holidays.
Most standard federal holidays (such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) do not interrupt your normal collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
November - JanuaryTake advantage of the Seasonal Leaf Pick-Up. CWD runs special Saturday routes to collect bagged leaves for composting. In January, you can also place unbagged, decoration-free Christmas trees out for recycling.
Spring
March - MayDuring spring cleaning, remember that you can utilize the Door-Side Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection to safely dispose of old paints, solvents, and fertilizers. You can request a kit from CWD once a month.
Summer
June - AugustSummer heat accelerates foul odors in garbage receptacles. If your recycling cart becomes dirty or begins to smell, Colleyville residents can request CWD's eco-friendly 'CartWash' service to pressure wash and sanitize the bin.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans to Cash in? Colleyville Folks, Here's Where to Go!
While Colleyville itself might not have a specific buyback center right in town, don't let those aluminum cans and plastic bottles go to waste! Head over to nearby Fort Worth where you can find places like the "DFW Recycling Center" on North Beach Street. They often give you cash for redeemable containers. It's a great way to clear out your recycling bin and make a little extra spending money. Just give them a quick call before you head over to confirm what they're currently accepting and their hours. For other scrap metal, check out "J&J Scrap Metal" in Fort Worth too – sometimes old appliances or metal bits can be worth something!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a New Life in Colleyville
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, consider donating them to folks in our community who could really use them! Right in Colleyville, you've got the "Colleyville Lions Club" which often collects items for various charitable causes. Another fantastic option is the "Tarrant County Habitat for Humanity ReStore" in nearby Fort Worth – they take furniture, appliances, and building materials, and the money they make goes towards building homes for families in need. Even smaller local churches or community centers sometimes have donation drives, so it's always worth asking around!
Keeping Colleyville Beautiful: Tackling Dumped Trash
We all want Colleyville to look its best, and that includes keeping an eye out for illegal dumping. If you happen to see trash or unwanted items piled up where they shouldn't be, don't just ignore it. The best thing to do is report it to the City of Colleyville's Public Works department. They have a system for handling these issues, and reporting it helps them clean it up quickly and prevent it from happening again. You can usually find their contact information on the city's official website. Sometimes, neighboring cities also hold special collection days for things like electronics or hazardous waste, so keep an eye on the city calendar for those opportunities to dispose of things properly.
Drop-off Facilities
CWD Door-Side HH&EW Collection Service
At your doorstep (Colleyville, TX)
Materials Accepted
Central Fire Station (Fire Extinguisher Disposal)
5209 Colleyville Boulevard, Colleyville, TX 76034
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away hazardous waste like paint or an old TV?
Colleyville residents have access to a Door-Side Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection program. You can use it once a month by calling CWD at (972) 392-9300 (Option 2) to request a kit. You pack the items and leave them on your porch for pickup.
Can I get a larger recycling cart if the 65-gallon one isn't enough?
Yes. Colleyville residents can request to swap their standard 65-gallon recycling cart for a larger 95-gallon cart at no additional cost by contacting CWD Customer Service.
What is the limit for bulk trash in Colleyville?
You are allowed to put out up to four (4) cubic yards of bulky waste and loose brush on every regular trash pickup day without calling ahead. If your pile exceeds this, or if an item weighs more than 150 lbs, you must call CWD for a custom quote.
Does the city pick up bagged fall leaves?
Yes. Between November and January, CWD runs special Saturday collection routes dedicated to picking up bagged leaves for composting. You can place leaves in either paper lawn craft bags or standard plastic bags on these designated dates.