Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Haltom City
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.
City-issued Cart or Personal Container (10-32 gallons) Bin (Trash)
Place your cart, bags, or personal trash cans at the curb by 7:00 AM on your collection days. If not using an automated cart, individual bags or cans must not exceed 50 pounds. Maintain a minimum 3-foot clearance between your Waste Connections cart and other obstacles like mailboxes or vehicles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household refuse
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Standard domestic waste
City-provided single-stream recycling cart Bin (Recycling)
Place the cart at the curb before 7:00 AM on your designated recycling day (e.g., Mondays for Mon/Thu routes). Keep the recycling cart at least 5 feet away from your trash containers. Never bag your recyclables; place them loosely inside the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
- ✓Empty aerosol cans
- ✓Cardboard and paper products
- ✓Standard plastic bottles and containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam cups and packaging
- ✕Glass mirrors, window panes, or light bulbs
- ✕Soiled paper and paper towels
- ✕Scrap metal and wire coat hangers
Yard Waste Bin
Brush will only be picked up if it is cut into four-foot lengths and securely bundled. Individual bundles must not exceed 50 pounds in weight. Waste Connections will not haul away loose piles of unbundled limbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Woody shrubbery trimmings
- ✓General yard brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Collected on the 2nd service day of your weekly cycle)
Placement
Place large bulk items at the curb by 7:00 AM on your second collection day of the week. Do not block sidewalks, and keep items clear of low-hanging wires, mailboxes, and parked cars.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, and household furniture
- ✓ Stoves, washers, and water heaters
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Other standard bulky residential items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, concrete, and bricks
- ✕ Large pieces of structural steel
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, AC units)
- ✕ Hazardous waste, tires, and automotive fluids
Standard bulk collection is included with your utility rate. If you have excluded items or need a special hazardous pick-up, call Waste Connections at 817-222-2221 for an additional quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled trash or recycling day falls on one of the three observed holidays, service is suspended for that day. You must hold your waste and place it out on your NEXT regularly scheduled pickup day for your specific twice-weekly cycle.
Yard Waste Exception
Curbside bulk and brush collection follows the same holiday suspension rules, resuming on the second service day of your cycle the following week.
Waste Connections operates on a normal collection schedule for all other minor federal and state holidays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Bag Your Recyclables
Because Haltom City utilizes a single-stream sorting process, recyclables enclosed in plastic bags cannot be processed and will be thrown into the landfill. Always toss your paper, plastics, and metals loosely directly into the cart.
Rinse Metal and Plastic Food Containers
Food residue can ruin entire batches of otherwise perfectly good paper and cardboard. Always thoroughly rinse out tin soup cans, aluminum soda cans, and plastic food tubs before tossing them into your recycling cart.
Keep Tanglers Out of the Cart
Never place items like wire coat hangers, garden hoses, or extension cords in your recycling bin. These items are considered 'tanglers' and will cause severe jams and damage to the recycling facility's sorting equipment.
Seasonal Information
Spring Storms & Yard Maintenance
March - MaySevere spring weather often results in downed tree limbs. Remember that you must cut branches down to 4 feet and bundle them securely, keeping each bundle under 50 pounds, otherwise the route crews will leave the pile behind.
Summer Remodeling Projects
June - AugustSummer is peak season for home renovations. Since materials like brick, dirt, and concrete are not accepted curbside, take your heavy demolition debris to the Minnis Drive Drop-off Station (limit of 4 visits or 1 ton annually).
Winter Holiday Service Suspensions
November - JanuaryUnlike cities that push service back one day, Haltom City skips observed holidays entirely. If your service day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day, you must hold your waste until your next regularly scheduled pickup day for your cycle.
About Haltom City Waste Management
High-Frequency Twice-a-Week Refuse Service
Haltom City maintains an aggressive solid waste removal schedule, providing residents with twice-weekly garbage collection through Waste Connections. Neighborhoods are divided into two primary route cycles: Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday. This high-frequency model ensures rapid removal of household refuse, mitigating odors and the buildup of excessive waste during the hot Texas summers.
Automated Carted Service Modernization
In late 2022, Haltom City upgraded its waste infrastructure by introducing an automated carted service. Residents using this program receive large, heavy-duty rolling carts designed specifically to be hoisted by mechanical truck arms. This modernized approach drastically reduces street litter from torn bags and keeps neighborhood pests like rodents out of the residential trash supply.
Convenient Second-Day Bulk Collection
Disposing of bulky household junk in Haltom City is exceptionally convenient compared to neighboring municipalities. Large objects such as old sofas, mattresses, and non-freon appliances are automatically collected at the curb on the second scheduled pickup day of your weekly cycle (either Thursday or Friday), completely eliminating the need to schedule individual bulk pickup appointments.
The Minnis Drive Bulk Drop-Off Station
For major home cleanouts or DIY construction projects that generate more waste than the curbside crews can handle, residents have exclusive access to the Waste Connections Transfer Station on Minnis Drive. Each Haltom City household is permitted up to four free visits—or one ton of disposed material—every 12 months, provided they present a recent utility bill and adhere to site safety rules like wearing high-visibility gear.
Strict Regulations for Curbside Brush
If you are tackling extensive landscaping or post-storm branch cleanup, be aware that loose, unbundled debris will be left on your curb. All tree limbs and brush must be chopped into manageable sections no longer than four feet and securely tied into bundles. Furthermore, each bundle cannot exceed 50 pounds, ensuring safe manual loading by the sanitation crews.
Drop-off Facilities
Waste Connections Bulk Drop-Off Station
2120 Minnis Dr, Haltom City, TX 76117
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the trash pickup days in Haltom City?
Haltom City utilizes a twice-a-week collection schedule. Your neighborhood is assigned to either a Monday/Thursday cycle or a Tuesday/Friday cycle. All trash and recycling containers must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on your designated days.
Do I need to call ahead to schedule a bulk pickup for furniture?
No. In Haltom City, large bulk items like couches, mattresses, and non-freon appliances are automatically collected at the curb on the second scheduled pickup day of your weekly cycle (either Thursday or Friday).
What happens if my trash day falls on Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Haltom City observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your collection falls on one of these holidays, service is suspended for that day. You must hold your materials until the next regularly scheduled pickup day for your specific twice-weekly cycle.
Where can I dispose of large amounts of construction debris?
Residents can utilize the Waste Connections Bulk Drop-Off Station at 2120 Minnis Dr. Each household is allowed 4 drop-offs or 1 ton of disposed debris per 12-month period at no extra charge. Note that a hard hat and safety vest are strictly required to enter the active facility.