Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Duncanville
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 trash cans or securely tied heavy-duty bags Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be properly placed in an approved container, bag, or cardboard box. Loose trash or uncontained debris will not be collected by Republic Services.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small yard waste (under 35 lbs)
- ✓Non-recyclable materials
City-issued Recycling Bin Bin (Recycling)
Bins must be placed at the curb or alley by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day. Ensure cardboard is flattened and items are empty and clean.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #5
- ✓Cardboard boxes (flattened, no wax)
- ✓Mixed paper products
- ✓Junk mail and newspapers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass
- ✕Aerosol spray cans
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Plastics #3, #4, #6, and #7
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous material containers
Yard Waste Bin
Large brush must be placed in piles (max 5 feet high) at the curb by Monday 7:00 a.m. of your designated bulk week, separated by 2 feet from bulk. Small yard waste must be bagged/boxed (under 35 lbs) and placed with regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree limbs and trimmings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Organic yard waste
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice per month on designated weeks
Placement
Place bulk items safely behind the front curb, not blocking sidewalks, by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your designated week. Separate from brush by at least 2 feet.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Stoves and dishwashers
- ✓ Water tanks
- ✓ Wood fence pickets
- ✓ Refrigerators (with Freon professionally removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Large DIY project debris exceeding the 10-cubic-yard limit
This service is included for Duncanville residents. Overages beyond 10 cubic yards will not be picked up; residents must wait for the next cycle or haul them away. Construction debris can be taken to Skyline Landfill for a $35 fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your designated trash or recycling collection day falls on an observed holiday, you will not receive service that day. Instead, your items will be serviced on your very next scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and bulk collection weeks generally proceed, but please place items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday to allow Republic Services the full week to complete collections.
Unlike the standard one-day delay common in other cities, Duncanville simply skips the holiday and resumes on your next regularly scheduled service day. Check the city's calendar for specific impacts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of the Bin
While many cities accept glass, Duncanville's recycling program strictly prohibits glass bottles and jars. Toss all glass items in your regular garbage to avoid contaminating the recycling stream.
Check the Plastic Numbers
Don't just toss any plastic container into the bin. Republic Services only accepts plastics stamped with a #1, #2, or #5. Leave #3, #4, #6, and #7 items, as well as Styrofoam, out of your recycling.
Skip the Greasy Pizza Boxes
Cardboard is highly recyclable, but the grease and food residue inside pizza boxes ruins the paper fibers during processing. Throw your pizza boxes into the trash instead.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayAs spring arrives in Texas, take advantage of your twice-a-month bulk and brush collection for heavy pruning. Remember to stack brush up to 5 feet high and separate it completely from bulk items so it can be routed to Organix.
Fall
September - NovemberWhen the autumn leaves start to fall, gather small yard debris into bags or cardboard boxes weighing less than 35 pounds, and place them out for regular weekly trash collection.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring the holidays, all non-wax-coated cardboard boxes should be flattened before recycling. Remember that Christmas Day and New Year's Day interrupt service—expect pickup on the following scheduled collection day.
About Duncanville Waste Management
Navigating Duncanville's Twice-Monthly Brush and Bulk Service
Unlike municipalities that offer weekly bulk service, the City of Duncanville runs a specialized twice-per-month bulk and brush collection schedule. Residents are grouped by designated weeks and can set out a combined maximum of 10 cubic yards per pickup. All bulk waste and brush should be placed neatly behind the front curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your assigned service week, keeping in mind that Republic Services has the entire week to complete the collection.
Clean Brush Recycling through Organix
Duncanville is highly committed to sustainability, routing uncontaminated brush piles directly to Organix for green recycling rather than adding them to local landfills. To ensure your yard waste qualifies, brush must be strictly separated from other bulk items by at least two feet. Stack piles carefully so they do not exceed five feet in height, and completely exclude non-organic materials from the stack.
Proper Handling of Small Yard Debris
When maintaining a pristine Texas lawn between major brush pickups, residents have a convenient option for smaller yard waste. Leaves, grass clippings, and twigs under two inches in diameter can simply be bagged or boxed and set out with your regular household trash. Just make sure each bag or box weighs less than 35 pounds and is properly secured before collection day.
Construction Debris and Skyline Landfill Options
Planning a home renovation in Duncanville? Republic Services explicitly will not collect construction materials or demolition debris at the curbside. Whether it's drywall, heavy roofing shingles, or concrete, either the hired contractor must dispose of the waste, or residents can self-haul materials directly to the Skyline Landfill in nearby Ferris for a flat $35 fee.
Acquiring and Replacing Your Recycling Bin
Duncanville residents are provided dedicated recycling bins to help divert materials from the landfill. New utility customers can request a bin directly from the city upon establishing water service, or pick one up from the Municipal Service Center on Bill Willborn Drive. If your current bin is damaged or worn out, you can bring it to the center for a seamless trade-out.
Drop-off Facilities
Skyline Landfill
1201 N. Central St., Ferris, TX 75125
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I set my trash and recycling out in Duncanville?
Place all approved containers, bags, and recycling bins at the curb or alleyway between 12:01 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day to ensure pickup.
Can I throw construction debris out with my bulk trash?
No, Republic Services will not pick up construction materials or heavy renovation debris. You can self-haul these materials to the Skyline Landfill in Ferris for a $35 fee or hire a private contractor.
Does Duncanville recycle glass and plastic grocery bags?
No. Glass, plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam, and aerosol cans are strictly prohibited in the curbside recycling bin. You should take plastic bags back to a local grocery store for recycling.
What happens to my trash schedule on holidays like Thanksgiving?
Duncanville does not use the typical 'one-day delay' rollover. If a holiday like Thanksgiving falls on your normal collection day, your trash and recycling will simply be picked up on your next regularly scheduled service day.