Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hurst
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice a week: Mondays and Thursdays for residents north of SH 183 (Airport Freeway), and Tuesdays and Fridays for residents south of SH 183.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly: Mondays for residents north of SH 183, and Tuesdays for residents south of SH 183.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected along with regular trash days; tree limbs and brush must be bundled in lengths no longer than 4 feet and weighing under 50 lbs.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation and recycling collection charges are conveniently consolidated on your monthly City of Hurst water and wastewater bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person (Fidelity Express retail locations)
Personal cans (under 33 gallons) or heavy-duty plastic bags Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed curbside (house side of the curb, not the gutter) by 7:00 a.m. No liquid waste is allowed, and maximum weight is 50 lbs per bag/can. Paper grocery sacks cannot be used for trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Small bulky items (under 50 lbs)
- ✓Tape-wrapped broken glass
City-issued Recycle Cart/Bin Bin (Recycling)
Place the cart curbside by 7:00 a.m., but no more than 12 hours before collection. Items must be rinsed and drained. Mixed paper must be bagged in brown paper sacks, but everything else should remain loose.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 (remove caps)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Dry newspapers and magazines
- ✓Mixed paper and flattened cardboard (placed in brown paper sacks)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Butter tubs or containers with wide openings
- ✕Styrofoam (Polystyrene #6)
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Plate glass, mirrors, and ceramics
- ✕Electronics and tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Limbs must be cut to 4 feet in length, securely bundled, and stack neatly with larger ends facing the street. No single bundle can exceed 50 pounds. Total volume cannot exceed 64 cubic feet per pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves (in disposable containers/bags)
- ✓Tree limbs and brush
- ✓Thorny bushes and vines (containerized)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice a week on your regularly scheduled garbage days.
Placement
Place bulky items alongside your regular trash by 7:00 a.m. Items must be set on the house side of the curb, not in the street gutter. Items exceeding 50 lbs require a special pickup call to Republic Services.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and televisions
- ✓ Bundled tree limbs (max 4 ft length)
- ✓ Refrigerators/freezers (ONLY with a CFC removal certification)
- ✓ Stockade fence panels (cut into 4x6 sections, max 6 panels)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials and chemicals
- ✕ Brick, rock, and concrete
- ✕ Construction materials (shingles, sheetrock)
- ✕ Tires and explosives
- ✕ Single items weighing over 50 pounds without prior scheduling
Standard bulky items under 50 lbs and within the 64 cubic foot limit are included in your monthly rate. Special pickups for overweight items or large loose brush piles incur an additional charge from Republic Services.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Republic Services is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If the holiday falls on a weekday, all collections for that day and the following days that week will be delayed by one day (e.g., Thursday routes run on Friday, Friday routes run on Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and bulk waste placed out on regular collection days will follow the same one-day delay structure as household garbage.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your Monday-Friday collection schedule remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayTaking on spring landscaping? Remember that all loose vines, thorny bushes, and small yard debris must be bagged or placed in disposable containers. Heavy contractor-generated brush will not be serviced by the city.
Summer
June - AugustDuring the hot Texas summer, ensure all garbage mixed with any liquid is completely drained before placing it in trash containers. Republic Services will reject any trash bag or can that contains standing water or liquid.
Winter
December - FebruaryHoliday schedules impact your pickups. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day closures will push your scheduled trash and recycling collection back by one full day for the remainder of that week.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Tossed Treasures into Texas Cash?
While Hurst doesn't have specific buyback centers right in town, the great state of Texas does have a few options if you've got a stash of cans and bottles you're looking to turn into a little extra spending money. Often, larger recycling centers in neighboring cities or even some scrap metal yards will take these items. Keep an eye out for local community recycling drives too, as they sometimes partner with redemption centers. It's worth a quick search for "recycling redemption centers DFW" to see what's convenient for you!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Hurst
Instead of tossing items that still have some life left in them, consider donating them locally! Hurst is fortunate to have organizations that could really use your contributions. Check out the Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) area for places like the Tarrant Area Food Bank, which often accepts donations of gently used clothing and household goods to support their programs. You might also find local thrift stores that benefit community services right in Hurst or nearby towns. A quick call to these places can let you know what they're currently accepting.
Keeping Hurst Beautiful: Tackling Litter Together
Nobody likes seeing trash where it shouldn't be, right? If you notice illegal dumping happening in Hurst, the best thing to do is report it. The City of Hurst likely has a specific department or phone number for this. Keeping an eye on your neighborhood and letting the city know is the most effective way to help. Sometimes, community groups or the city itself organize neighborhood clean-up events, which are fantastic ways to pitch in and make Hurst even nicer for everyone.
Drop-off Facilities
Republic Services Convenience Center
Call 817-332-7301 for facility directions and current drop-off guidelines.
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What are my assigned trash and recycling days in Hurst, Texas?
Your schedule depends on your location relative to SH 183 (Airport Freeway). If you live north of SH 183, garbage is collected on Mondays and Thursdays with recycling on Mondays. If you live south of SH 183, garbage is Tuesdays and Fridays with recycling on Tuesdays.
Does the City of Hurst offer an alternative to carrying my trash to the curb?
Yes. Hurst offers a premium 'backdoor service' option for an additional monthly fee. As long as your waterproof trash containers are visible from the street and not hidden behind a closed gate, sanitation workers will retrieve and empty them for you.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator or air conditioner?
Republic Services will collect white goods like refrigerators, freezers, and AC units at the curb only if a certified technician has completely removed the CFCs (Freon) and permanently tagged the appliance with a certification report.
What happens if I have heavy bulky items that weigh more than 50 pounds?
If you have bulk items weighing over 50 pounds, or a massive pile of loose brush that exceeds 64 cubic feet, you must arrange a special pickup by calling Republic Services at 817-332-7301. An additional charge will apply for these heavy hauls.