Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Coppell
Texas residential services run Monday through Friday. Please refer to your neighborhood's specific zoning map for your exact day.
State Mandate
Bag all trash to prevent pests.
Personal cans or city-issued carts Bin (Trash)
Place bags or lidded cans at the end of the driveway by 7 a.m. on Mon/Thu. Max 10 bags per day; each bag must weigh 40 lbs or less.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable food wrappers
- ✓Standard solid waste
Republic Services Cart (Blue/Green) Bin (Recycling)
Set out by 7 a.m. on Wednesdays. Items should be loose in the provided cart, not bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and metal cans
- ✓Aerosol cans (empty)
- ✓Scrap metal under 50 lbs
- ✓Plastics, cardboard, and paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass (often restricted; verify locally)
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected Wednesdays only. Use paper bags or an open trash can. Bundles must be under 4 feet, tied with cotton or jute string, and under 40 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs and brush
- ✓Unflocked Christmas trees
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays)
Placement
Place bulk items neatly at the end of your driveway by 7 a.m. alongside your normal garbage on Monday or Thursday.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Swing sets
- ✓ Oversized household items
- ✓ Oversized brush
- ✓ Properly cut fence panels
Not Accepted
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, and rocks
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Refrigerators containing Freon
Included in standard residential solid waste service. eBilling customers can access local landfill disposal free of charge by showing a printed water bill and matching photo ID.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday delays depend on the day of the week. For Thanksgiving, Thursday collections shift to Friday. If Christmas or New Year's fall on a Friday or weekend, regular Mon/Thu and Wed services generally remain unchanged.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected on Wednesdays, it is rarely interrupted by Thanksgiving, but may experience a one-day delay if Christmas or New Year's falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
Always consult the current year's holiday calendar on the Coppell website, as exact shifts rotate annually based on the calendar.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Use Natural Twine for Brush
When bundling branches, the City of Coppell mandates the use of natural cotton or jute string. Nylon, wire, or plastic twines tangle and damage the industrial mulching equipment.
Ditch the Plastic Yard Bags
Never put your grass clippings or leaves in black plastic trash bags. Yard waste will only be collected on Wednesdays if it is placed in an open personal trash can or kraft paper lawn bags.
Keep Concrete Out of Bulk Trash
While you can put out furniture and bundled fencing for Monday and Thursday bulk pickup, concrete, dirt, and rocks will be rejected. These heavy items destroy the hydraulic compactors on the trucks.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to MaySpring storm season can result in downed fences and branches. Remember that fence panels must be dismantled, cut to pieces smaller than 4 feet, and bundled under 40 lbs to qualify for regular bulk collection on Mon/Thu.
Autumn
September to NovemberDuring peak leaf drop, remember that yard trimmings only go out on Wednesdays. Do not mix leaves into your regular trash bags, as the city diverts organics to specialized mulching and composting facilities.
Winter
December to FebruaryAfter the holidays, unflocked Christmas trees stripped of all lights and ornaments can be placed at the curb for Wednesday yard waste collection. Also, check the city website for Thanksgiving service shifts, as Thursday collections often slide to Friday.
About Coppell Waste Management
Coppell's Unique Split-Schedule System
Unlike many municipalities that collect all waste on a single day, the City of Coppell utilizes a specialized split-schedule system in partnership with Republic Services. Standard household garbage and bulk waste are collected twice weekly, on both Mondays and Thursdays. Meanwhile, all recycling and yard trimmings are strictly reserved for Wednesdays. This dedicated approach ensures cleaner recycling streams and highly efficient routing throughout Coppell's neighborhoods.
Managing Your Weekly Household Trash Limit
Coppell offers a generous allowance for residential refuse, permitting homeowners to place up to 10 securely tied bags or lidded personal trash cans at the end of their driveway per service day. To protect sanitation workers and prevent cart damage, each individual bag or container must not exceed 40 pounds in weight. Carts and bags should always be set out prior to 7:00 a.m. to guarantee service.
Handling Yard Waste and Brush Correctly
Yard trimmings receive special attention every Wednesday. Residents must avoid using plastic bags; instead, utilize biodegradable paper lawn bags or an unlidded personal trash can. If you have branches or tree trimmings, they must be cut into sections smaller than four feet and tied into bundles weighing less than 40 pounds. Importantly, Coppell requires the use of natural cotton or jute string for bundling, as synthetic twines disrupt the mulching process.
Fencing and Heavy Bulk Disposal
Home renovation projects often produce large debris, but Coppell has specific rules for heavy items. Residents can dispose of old wooden fencing during standard Monday or Thursday bulk collections, provided the panels are cut down to sections under four feet long and securely bundled. Concrete, rocks, and dirt are strictly prohibited from curbside pickup, though residents can haul concrete directly to the designated local landfill free of charge with proof of residency.
Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Disposing of dangerous chemicals and electronics in Coppell is incredibly convenient thanks to a specialized door-to-door HHW program. Instead of driving to a drop-off center, residents can email Republic Services once a month to request a specialized HHW bag. Once filled with approved items like paint, batteries, or old medicine, the bag is collected directly from the home on the next available Wednesday.
Drop-off Facilities
Coppell Door-to-Door HHW Service (Republic Services)
Home Collection (Email: [email protected])
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What days are trash and recycling collected in Coppell?
In Coppell, standard trash and bulk waste are collected twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Recycling and yard waste are collected separately on Wednesdays. All items must be at the end of your driveway by 7:00 a.m.
How do I get rid of old paint or hazardous chemicals?
Coppell offers a highly convenient door-to-door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program. Residents can email [email protected] to request an HHW bag. Republic Services will deliver the bag and pick it up from your porch on an assigned Wednesday.
Will the city pick up my old wooden fence?
Yes, but with strict rules. Fence panels must be dismantled, cut into sections shorter than 4 feet, tied into bundles using cotton or jute string (no wire or plastic), and each bundle must weigh less than 40 pounds. Place them out on your regular Monday or Thursday bulk day.
Is there a limit on how much regular garbage I can throw away?
Yes. Residential customers are allowed a maximum of 10 bags or personal trash cans of solid waste per service day (Mondays and Thursdays). Each bag or can must not weigh more than 40 pounds.