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
!Contamination Tips
Bag the Thorny Vines
In Forney, any thorny vines or prickly yard trimmings must be safely bagged or placed in closed containers. This prevents painful injuries to CWD collection crews handling your yard waste.
Keep HHW Off the Curb
When utilizing the monthly Household Hazardous Waste program, leave your collection kits near your front door or garage. Placing chemicals at the curbside violates collection rules and creates a neighborhood hazard.
Weigh Your Bins
Because you supply your own trash cans, it is easy to overload them. Remember that no individual can, bag, or box can exceed 50 pounds, or it will be left behind at the curb for your own safety.
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.
About Forney Waste Management
Transitioning to Weekly Wednesday Recycling
As of March 2026, the City of Forney officially upgraded its environmental services, expanding residential recycling from an every-other-week system to a weekly schedule. Partnering with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), the city designated Wednesdays as the universal collection day for all standard waste. This synchronized schedule simplifies household chore planning, ensuring that garbage, recyclables, and bulk items are all serviced during a single sweep of the neighborhood.
Supplying Your Own Trash Receptacles
Unlike many municipalities that issue uniform garbage carts, Forney requires residents to provide their own trash receptacles. You can use personal heavy-duty plastic or metal cans, or sturdy disposable bags and boxes. While the city grants you flexibility in container choice, there is a strict 50-pound weight limit per unit to protect sanitation workers. Conversely, CWD does issue a specific 95-gallon blue poly-cart that must be used exclusively for your weekly recycling.
Door-Side Household Hazardous Waste Service
Disposing of dangerous chemicals and old televisions is distinctively convenient in Forney through CWD's Door-side Collection program. Scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month, this service requires residents to call by the 15th of the preceding month to request a collection kit. Unlike standard trash, these hazardous materials must be placed near your front door, garage, or porch area—never at the curbside—where they remain safely visible from the street but away from neighborhood pedestrian traffic.
Generous Bulk and Unlimited Brush Collection
Forney's curbside bulk program is remarkably accommodating, functioning on a weekly basis every Wednesday rather than once a month. Residents are permitted up to four cubic yards of standard bulky waste, such as old washing machines or tagged refrigerators. For landscaping enthusiasts, the city allows an unlimited quantity of tied and bundled brush. As long as the brush bundles are securely tied, manageable in size, and under 50 pounds, they will not count against your four-cubic-yard bulk limit.
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.