Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Duncanville
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week: Monday and Thursday for Zone 1 (addresses on or west of Main Street), and Tuesday and Friday for Zone 2 (addresses east of Main Street).
Recycling
Recycling is collected once per week according to zone: Monday for Zone 1A, Tuesday for Zone 2B, Thursday for Zone 1C, and Friday for Zone 2D.
Yard Waste
Brush and bulk waste is collected twice per month (Weeks 1 and 3 for Zones A and B; Weeks 2 and 4 for Zones C and D); small yard waste and bagged leaves can also be set out with regular trash.
Set Out Time
Between 12:01 AM and 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash, recycling, water, sewer, and drainage services are conveniently consolidated onto a single monthly municipal utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Bank Draft (ACH), In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens are eligible for discounted residential utility rates on their monthly bills.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Pocket Some Change in Duncanville: Where to Score Cash for Your Cans?
While Duncanville doesn't have a direct city-run buyback center for your recyclables, Texas does have a state-wide initiative to get you a little something back for certain items. Look for redemption centers in neighboring cities like Dallas or Fort Worth. Many accept aluminum cans, and some might even take glass bottles or plastic containers for a small refund. It's always worth a quick search for 'bottle and can redemption near Duncanville' to see what opportunities pop up. Plus, if you've got bigger metal items like old appliances or scrap metal, local scrapyards in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are your best bet. They'll typically pay by weight, so clearing out that garage can actually put some cash in your pocket!
Give Your Unwanted Stuff a Second Life in Duncanville?
Instead of tossing items that are still in good shape, consider donating them right here in Duncanville or nearby. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center in Dallas is a great option for clothing, furniture, and household goods. If you've got slightly larger items or looking for DIY project materials, check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the surrounding Dallas area. They often have furniture, appliances, and building supplies. Donating helps our community and keeps perfectly good items out of the landfill.
Keeping Duncanville Tidy: Tackling Dumping and Community Spruce-Ups
Seeing litter or illegal dumping around Duncanville? It's a bummer for all of us! While Duncanville doesn't have specific community clean-up event listings easily available year-round, you can always organize your own neighborhood cleanup with friends and family. For reporting illegal dumping, your best bet is to contact the City of Duncanville's Public Works department or code enforcement. They can guide you on the proper channels to report it. For hazardous waste, keep an eye out for Dallas County's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events, which are usually announced periodically and offer safe disposal for things like paint, electronics, and chemicals.
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.