Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Forney
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.
Customer-provided can or bags Bin (Trash)
Place at the front curb by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Containers, bags, or boxes must not weigh more than 50 lbs each. Keep separated from the recycle cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household trash
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Disposable bags or boxes
Blue 95-gallon cart Bin (Recycling)
Place the blue CWD cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Metal and aluminum cans
- ✓Glass bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard clippings
Yard Waste Bin
Tied and bundled brush in unlimited quantities is accepted every Wednesday. Loose brush is limited and counts toward the 4-cubic-yard weekly bulk limit.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tied and bundled brush
- ✓Bagged thorny vines
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly, on your regular Wednesday trash day.
Placement
Place all bulky waste and brush items at the front curb next to your trash receptacle by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (with Freon removal tag)
- ✓ Toys and yard tools tagged as 'Bulk Item'
- ✓ Additional trash bags
Not Accepted
- ✕ Single items weighing over 150 pounds
- ✕ Commercial construction or remodeling debris
- ✕ Concrete, rock, stone, and brick
- ✕ Loose small debris (must be boxed or bagged)
Standard weekly bulk collection is included in city utility rates. Extra-large cleanouts exceeding limits require a private estimate and fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, all Wednesday collection services for that week will slide one day to Thursday.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and brush collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular garbage and recycling.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, your Wednesday pickup remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to MayAs the growing season kicks off, take full advantage of the unlimited bundled brush allowance for your spring tree pruning, ensuring all bundles are securely tied and weigh under 50 pounds.
Summer
June to AugustSummer DIY renovations? Keep in mind that commercial construction debris, concrete, and rock are prohibited from curbside bulk collection. You will need to rent a roll-off dumpster or hire a private hauler.
Winter
December to FebruaryIf you are upgrading appliances during holiday sales, any discarded refrigerators or freezers must be officially tagged by a certified technician confirming the removal of refrigerants before being set out on Wednesday.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Those Cans into Cold Cash in Forney!
While Forney might not have a dedicated bottle buyback center right in town, the great state of Texas has a program for beverage containers! If you've got a stash of aluminum cans and plastic bottles that you're ready to part with, look for recycling centers in nearby cities like Mesquite or Garland. Some scrap metal yards will also take aluminum, so it's worth a quick call to see who's paying top dollar for your recyclables. Every little bit counts when you're cleaning out your garage!
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Forney!
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, think about donating them! Forney has a wonderful local option with Habitat for Humanity ReStore, located in nearby Terrell. They happily accept furniture, appliances, building materials, and home decor. Plus, for clothing and smaller household goods, the various churches and community organizations in Forney often have donation drives or drop-off points. Check with your favorite local church or community center to see what they're collecting!
Keep Forney Beautiful: Reporting Dumps & Joining Cleanups
Let's keep Forney looking its best! If you ever spot illegal dumping – that's when folks just leave trash or unwanted items on the side of the road or in vacant lots – the best thing to do is report it. You can contact the City of Forney's Public Works department or the local code enforcement. They have procedures in place to get it cleaned up. And keep an eye out for community cleanup events! The city often organizes these, or local groups might host them. It's a great way to meet neighbors and make a real difference in our town.
Drop-off Facilities
CWD Transfer Station
2010 California Crossing Road, Dallas, TX 75220
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Forney provide a standard garbage cart?
No, residents must provide their own trash receptacles. You can use personal heavy-duty plastic or metal cans, disposable bags, or boxes. However, Community Waste Disposal (CWD) does provide a specific blue 95-gallon cart exclusively for recycling.
How often is residential recycling picked up in Forney?
As of March 2026, residential recycling is collected weekly on Wednesdays, aligning perfectly with your regular solid waste and bulk collection day.
How do I safely throw away old paint and electronics?
Forney offers a unique door-side Household Hazardous Waste collection on the first Wednesday of each month. You must call CWD (972-392-9300, Option 2) by the 15th of the prior month to request a kit, and items must be left near your front door or garage, not the curb.
Is there a limit to how much brush I can put on the curb?
You can set out an unlimited amount of tied and bundled brush, provided each bundle weighs less than 50 pounds. However, loose brush and standard bulky items combined cannot exceed four cubic yards per week.