Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Grand Prairie
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week: Tuesdays and Fridays for residents North of Warrior Trail (Area 1), and Mondays and Thursdays for residents South of Warrior Trail (Area 2).
Recycling
Every Wednesday citywide
Yard Waste
Once-per-month scheduled brush collection (or bundled with regular trash pickup)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (no earlier than 8:00 PM the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling fees are conveniently billed on your monthly City of Grand Prairie municipal water utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Drive-Thru, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Discounted residential garbage rates are available for eligible senior citizens (65+) and disabled residents through the Water Utilities Department.
Any color bags (No Blue/Red) or New Garbage Cart Bin (Trash)
Traditional service requires trash to be securely bagged (do not use blue or red bags). If you are on the new cart system, all bags must fit inside the cart with the lid fully closed. Place out by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small wrapped broken glass
Green Bin (or Cart) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, empty, and dry. Do not bag recyclables. If using the traditional 18-gallon green bin, cardboard boxes must be flattened and placed securely underneath the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel/tin cans
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (no lids/caps)
- ✓Plastic bottles
- ✓Juice and milk cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Fluorescent light bulbs
Yard Waste Bin
The city strongly encourages grass cycling ('Don't Bag It'). Cut brush must be tied into bundles under 50 lbs and 6 feet long for weekly trash days, or stacked unbundled for the monthly brush zone pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush
- ✓Firewood
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (On-demand)
Placement
Place scheduled bulky items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure they are completely clear of vehicles, mailboxes, and overhead obstructions.
Accepted
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Refrigerators
- ✓ Sofas
- ✓ Chairs and large furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Carpet
- ✕ Fencing
- ✕ Building materials
- ✕ Construction and demolition waste
Free for residents, but strictly limited to approved appliances and furniture. Banned construction materials must be taken to the Landfill, where fees may apply.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major holiday disrupts service, routes push back one day (e.g., Tuesday routes move to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, etc.) and Friday routes move to Saturday. The normal schedule resumes the following Monday.
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly brush zone schedules and bulky item pickups may also experience delays; residents should call Republic Services to confirm specific delays during holiday weeks.
Hold times for Republic Services can be 20 to 30 minutes during high call volume, particularly in the days surrounding a holiday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFor two weeks following Christmas, live trees (free of ornaments, stands, and plastic bags) can be recycled into free mulch at the Grand Prairie Landfill or IKEA drop-off stations. Flocked trees sprayed with artificial snow are not accepted for recycling.
Spring
March - MayDuring heavy spring thunderstorms, fallen tree limbs up to 10 inches in diameter and 5 feet in length can be left unbundled for the monthly brush zone pickup. Remember, your brush pile cannot exceed the overall size of a VW Beetle.
Year-Round
January - DecemberHousehold hazardous waste (HHW) is never allowed at the Grand Prairie Landfill or in curbside bins. Residents can attend special city-sponsored collection events, or transport their HHW year-round to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in Fort Worth.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Recyclables into Cash Around Grand Prairie
Did you know you can make a few bucks off some of your recyclables right here in the DFW area? While Grand Prairie doesn't have a city-run buyback center for cans and bottles, places like the Texas Recycling Center in Dallas (a short drive away) often pay for aluminum cans, cardboard, and certain plastics. For scrap metal, local yards like Metalico Dallas or United Scrap Metal will give you cash for old appliances (once drained of fluids!), car parts, or other metal junk. Always call ahead to check their current pricing and what they accept!
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Grand Prairie
Before tossing items that are still in good shape, consider donating them! Grand Prairie has some great options. Goodwill is a popular choice, with locations nearby that accept clothing, household goods, and small furniture. If you've got furniture or building materials, Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Arlington or Dallas are fantastic places to drop off items, and your donation helps fund affordable housing projects. Even local animal shelters often welcome donations of old towels and blankets!
Keeping Grand Prairie Clean: Beyond Regular Trash Day
Dealing with larger or trickier items? Grand Prairie has specific services for bulky waste, and it's good to know how to use them to avoid illegal dumping, which really spoils the neighborhood. For household hazardous waste like old paint, batteries, or electronics, the city often hosts special collection events or has drop-off locations – keep an eye on the official Grand Prairie city website for announcements. If you see illegal dumping, you can report it to the city's code enforcement or police department to help keep our community beautiful.
Drop-off Facilities
Grand Prairie Landfill
1102 MacArthur Blvd., Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Materials Accepted
Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC)
6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX 76112
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Grand Prairie transitioning to garbage carts?
The city is rolling out a new automated cart system in two phases. Phase 1 began in April 2026 for approximately 1,400 homes, moving them to a single Wednesday pickup for both trash and recycling carts. Phase 2 will bring carts to all remaining single-family homes on or before October 2027.
How do I get rid of an old couch or refrigerator?
You can schedule a free curbside bulky item pickup any week by calling Republic Services at 817-261-8812. Note that bulky items are limited to furniture and appliances; construction materials like fencing and carpet must go to the Grand Prairie Landfill.
What is the schedule for regular garbage collection?
If you are not yet on the new cart system, garbage is collected twice a week. Homes north of Warrior Trail are serviced on Tuesdays and Fridays, while homes south of Warrior Trail are serviced on Mondays and Thursdays. All manual recycling is picked up on Wednesdays.
Where can I drop off hazardous chemicals or old paint?
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is strictly prohibited at the Grand Prairie Landfill. Residents can attend special city-sponsored collection events, or safely transport their HHW year-round to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in Fort Worth.