Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Glenn Heights
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.
Grey 95-Gallon Cart Bin (Trash)
All waste must be securely bagged inside the grey 95-gallon cart, and the lid must be completely closed. Set out by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable household items
Blue 95-Gallon Cart Bin (Recycling)
Collected bi-weekly on your trash day. Items must be dropped in loosely—never put recyclables inside plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspaper and magazines
- ✓Plastic containers and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Glass bottles in carts
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Food-contaminated packaging
Yard Waste Bin
Loose brush piles limited to 4 cubic yards. Individual branches must be under 6 inches in diameter, under 5 feet long, and weigh less than 150 lbs. Tied bundles cannot exceed 4' x 2' or 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Loose brush and tree limbs
- ✓Bundled brush
- ✓Bagged leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your designated trash collection day
Placement
Place bulky items and brush next to your grey trash cart no later than 7:00 a.m. on your service day, keeping them clear of vehicles, mailboxes, and meters.
Accepted
- ✓ Bundled carpet in 4-foot lengths
- ✓ Fence panels no larger than 4 feet by 6 feet
- ✓ Bagged leaves
- ✓ Washing machines, dryers, water heaters (drained), and kitchen appliances
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste, paint, aerosols, and motor oil
- ✕ Standard loose household trash
- ✕ Commercial construction, remodeling, or demolition debris
- ✕ Loose debris exceeding 2' x 2' x 4' size limits
Standard residential bulk collection up to 4 cubic yards is included. Special pickups or excess volume require contacting CWD for a free estimate.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular service day falls on or follows an officially observed CWD holiday during the week, collection operations will typically slide forward by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and brush pick-ups scheduled on the actual holiday or later in that week may experience schedule shifts. Check the CWD portal for holiday adjustments.
Standard service schedules remain unaffected if holidays land strictly on a Saturday or Sunday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to MayNorth Texas spring storm systems often leave heavy tree debris across lawns. CWD picks up bundled and loose brush weekly, but remember to keep individual branch diameters under six inches.
Fall
October to DecemberAs autumn leaves drop, residents can bag them for regular bulk and brush pickup. Ensure bags are tightly sealed and manageable so they meet crew handling rules.
Winter
January to FebruaryHoliday cardboard boxes can quickly overwhelm bins. Flatten all large boxes and place them loosely inside your blue recycling cart during your assigned alternating recycling week.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Aluminum Cans into Cash Near Glenn Heights
While Glenn Heights doesn't have its own dedicated buyback center, there are still ways to make a little extra cash from your recyclables in the general Dallas-Fort Worth area. Keep an eye out for local scrap metal yards; some of them will purchase aluminum cans. Also, remember Texas has a bottle redemption program for certain beverage containers, so if you're collecting those, it's worth looking up the nearest redemption centers that accept them. Sometimes, community events might also have collection drives that pay out!
Giving Gently Used Goods a New Life Around Glenn Heights
Got items that are still perfectly good but you just don't need anymore? Instead of tossing them, consider donating! While there might not be a massive donation center right in Glenn Heights, check out nearby cities like Cedar Hill or Duncanville. Goodwill and Salvation Army stores are usually in those areas and are always looking for clothing, household goods, and books. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are also fantastic places to donate furniture and building materials if you're doing a clear-out. It's a great way to help others and keep useful things out of the landfill.
Keeping Glenn Heights Clean: Tackling Bulky Trash and Dumping
We all want to keep Glenn Heights looking its best! While you know about regular trash and bulky item pickups, it’s important to know how to report any instances of illegal dumping. If you see someone leaving trash or unwanted items where they shouldn't, you can usually report it to the city's code enforcement department or public works. Often, cities have specific phone numbers or online forms for this. Keeping an eye out and reporting these issues helps everyone enjoy a cleaner community.
Drop-off Facilities
Glenn Heights City Hall / Utility Billing
1938 S Hampton Rd, Glenn Heights, TX 75154
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out my specific trash and recycling collection days in Glenn Heights?
You can find your exact pickup day and check whether your recycling week is A or B by visiting the online CWD address search tool hosted via the City of Glenn Heights service schedule page.
What are the spacing rules for placing my trash and recycling carts at the curb?
Your grey trash cart and blue recycling cart must be separated by at least three feet, and kept at least three feet away from obstructions like mailboxes, fences, gas meters, and drainage ditches, with the wheels facing your home.
How do I schedule a pickup for household hazardous waste or old electronics?
Glenn Heights residents are eligible for doorside collection of household hazardous waste and used electronics up to once a month. You can coordinate this directly by contacting CWD Customer Service.
What should I do if my collection was missed by the CWD truck?
If your containers or bulk piles were out by 7:00 a.m. and properly spaced but left uncollected, you must contact CWD Customer Service (Option 2) within 24 hours at 972-392-9300 to report a missed route.