Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for DeSoto
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice weekly: Mondays and Thursdays for residents east of Hampton Road, and Tuesdays and Fridays for residents west of Hampton Road.
Recycling
Every Wednesday citywide
Yard Waste
Bundled yard trimmings and small brush (up to 3 cubic yards) are collected on your second trash day of the week (Thursday or Friday); larger unbundled brush is collected monthly according to your neighborhood quadrant.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling collection is contracted through Republic Services but billed directly as part of your monthly City of DeSoto municipal utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens aged 65 and older can submit an application with proof of age to receive discounted rates on refuse, water, sewer, and drainage services.
Blue cart with a Black lid Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged inside the 95-gallon cart. The lid must be completely closed. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated service days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Cooled and securely bagged charcoal ashes
Blue cart with an Aqua (light blue) lid Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely inside the cart without bagging them. Collection occurs citywide every Wednesday. Ensure the cart is at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (like greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Tanglers and hoses
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Small yard waste (up to 3 cubic yards) can go out on your second weekly trash day. Brush must be bundled (max 4 feet long, 6 inches in diameter, under 50 lbs). Large brush requires an on-call bulk request.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
12 times per year (On-Call) for large bulk; weekly for small bulk.
Placement
Place large bulk items at the front curb, as close to the street as possible, by 7:00 a.m. after scheduling your pickup. Do not place bulk in alleyways.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and mattresses
- ✓ Large furniture items
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators must have Freon removed)
- ✓ Unbundled brush
- ✓ Bagged yard waste
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction materials (wood, toilets, cabinets)
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Batteries
- ✕ Contractor-generated waste
If a resident uses all 12 on-call large collections and needs additional service before the next calendar year, a $50 brush fee will apply for the 13th request.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection for that day and all subsequent days of the week will be pushed forward by one day (e.g., Monday routes run on Tuesday).
Yard Waste Exception
Small bulk and brush piles set out on the second service day will experience the exact same one-day delay as standard household garbage.
If the Fourth of July falls on a weekend, standard residential routes operate on their normal weekday schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryDeSoto makes holiday tree disposal simple. You can place your live, completely bare Christmas tree (no ornaments or lights) right next to your trash cart on your second collection day of the week. It naturally counts toward your 3-cubic-yard small bulk allowance.
Spring
March - MaySpring cleaning often turns up old chemicals and wet paints that cannot go in standard bulk piles. Utilize the Home Chemical Collection Center in nearby Dallas to safely dispose of these hazardous household materials.
Fall
September - NovemberDuring peak leaf-raking season, you can set out multiple bags of leaves on your second trash day (Thursday or Friday) as long as the entire pile stays under 3 cubic yards. If you generate more, initiate one of your 12 annual on-call bulk requests.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Scrap? Turn Your Metal into Money in DeSoto!
While DeSoto might not have a dedicated bottle and can redemption center right in town, don't let that stop you from getting a few bucks back for those recyclables! Many folks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area head to local scrap yards that take aluminum cans and other metals. A quick search for "scrap metal yards DFW" will show you options. For example, some places like those around Dallas might accept aluminum cans, and you can often get a small cash payout. It's a good way to make a little extra while doing right by the planet, even if it means a short drive.
Giving Your Stuff a Second Life: DeSoto's Donation Spots
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, think about giving them a new home! DeSoto is close to some great donation opportunities. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are fantastic for furniture, appliances, and building materials, and they often have locations in or near major DFW cities. You can also find local thrift stores that accept clothing, housewares, and more. Check out places like Goodwill or Salvation Army branches in neighboring communities – they're always happy to receive donations and support local causes.
Keeping DeSoto Clean: What to Do About Piles and Parties
Nobody likes seeing trash where it shouldn't be. If you spot illegal dumping or have questions about disposing of large items that aren't part of the regular bulky item pickup, the City of DeSoto likely has a specific department to help. Often, cities have online forms or phone numbers you can call to report these issues. For really tricky waste like old paint or electronics, keep an eye out for special hazardous waste collection days the city might announce. It’s all about working together to keep our neighborhoods looking sharp!
Drop-off Facilities
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
11234 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX 75243
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What size and color are the new trash carts in DeSoto?
DeSoto utilizes large 95-gallon carts. The household trash cart is blue with a black lid. The recycling cart is blue with an aqua (light blue) lid. These are the only carts Republic Services will service.
Can I use my own personal trash can for extra garbage?
No. Republic Services uses automated trucks and will only service the officially issued 95-gallon carts. If you place a personal hardware store bin on the curb, it will either be ignored or mistakenly hauled away as a bulk trash item.
How do I throw away large furniture or massive brush piles?
Every DeSoto household is entitled to 12 on-call large bulk collections per year. If your pile is up to 10 cubic yards, call the DeSoto Action Center at 972-274-2489 to schedule your pickup. The items will be collected within five business days.
When can I put out extra bags of trash or bagged leaves?
You can place up to 3 cubic yards of extra items—such as bagged trash, bundled brush, bagged leaves, or a small piece of furniture—next to your black-lidded trash cart on your SECOND collection day of the week (Thursday or Friday).