Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Irving
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 refuse cart Bin (Trash)
Must be placed out for pick-up by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled days. Garbage should be bagged and the cart lid must be closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small broken household items
Blue cart Bin (Recycling)
Collected weekly on the same day as your second trash pickup. Items should be empty, clean, and loose inside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Paper, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (1-7)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Clothing
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste should be bagged or bundled; bundles must be manageable (typically under 50 lbs) and placed out with your regular trash collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Bundled tree trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (by request)
Placement
Items must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day, at least five feet away from carts and other obstacles.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household appliances (non-Freon)
- ✓ General bulky debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances with Freon (refrigerators, AC units)
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Standard bulky pickup is included in your utility service, but some specific items or large-scale cleanouts may require additional fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Pickup schedules may shift by one day during the week of major federal holidays. Please check the city website or your 311 app for specific holiday schedule modifications.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection follows the standard holiday delay policy as regular trash and recycling.
Most federal holidays do not result in service changes; only major holidays usually impact the Irving collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling
Never place your recyclables inside plastic bags. They cause significant mechanical issues at the recycling facility; please place all items loose in your blue cart.
Rinse Your Containers
Help keep the recycling stream clean by rinsing out food residue from plastic jugs, metal cans, and glass jars before recycling them.
Check for Hazardous Materials
Batteries, paint, and chemicals are never accepted in your regular trash or recycling carts. These items require special handling and should be taken to city-approved collection events.
Seasonal Information
Spring Cleanup
March - MaySpring is a popular time for home cleanouts. Use this opportunity to schedule your bulky item pickups early and ensure your yard waste is properly bundled for collection.
Holiday Season
December - JanuaryHoliday weeks may cause service shifts. Keep an eye on city announcements for any changes to your normal pickup schedule due to New Year's or Christmas holidays.
Storm Prep
Year-roundEnsure your trash and recycling carts are properly secured during high-wind events to prevent them from tipping over and scattering debris in your neighborhood.
About Irving Waste Management
Twice-Weekly Residential Waste Collection
The City of Irving provides a robust residential waste management program, featuring twice-weekly garbage collection for all single-family households. Refuse routes operate Monday through Friday, with specific pickup days determined by your unique street address. Residents are encouraged to utilize the city’s official schedule lookup tool to verify their designated collection days and ensure their bins are placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. to avoid missed service.
Weekly Single-Stream Recycling Convenience
Irving simplifies recycling through a weekly single-stream curbside program. Collected on the same day as your second trash pickup, this service allows residents to commingle paper, plastics, and metals into a single blue cart. By consolidating recycling efforts, the city aims to reduce the amount of waste directed to the Hunter Ferrell Landfill while ensuring that reusable materials are processed through regional recycling partnerships.
On-Demand Bulky Item Pick-Up
For large items that cannot fit in standard trash carts, Irving offers a convenient on-demand bulky waste collection service. Residents can schedule pickups for qualifying items by contacting the city’s 311 service line. This program ensures that oversized furniture, appliances (without Freon), and other heavy household goods are managed professionally, helping to keep neighborhoods clean and prevent unauthorized dumping.
Commitment to Sustainability and Landfill Longevity
Beyond basic pickup services, the City of Irving owns and operates the Hunter Ferrell Landfill, a critical facility for the Metroplex. The city is dedicated to extending the lifespan of this asset through comprehensive waste diversion programs, including brush collection, yard waste management, and regular community events for hazardous waste and electronics disposal. These initiatives underscore Irving's long-term commitment to regional environmental sustainability.
Drop-off Facilities
Hunter Ferrell Landfill
110 E. Hunter Ferrell Rd., Irving, TX 75060
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up my specific trash pickup day in Irving?
You can use the City of Irving's official website or the 311 mobile app to look up your pickup day based on your street address.
Can I put appliances with Freon out for bulk pickup?
No, the city will not collect appliances containing Freon (such as refrigerators or freezers) via standard bulk pickup. These items must have the refrigerant professionally removed.
Is recycling pickup included in my service?
Yes, Irving provides weekly single-stream recycling pickup on the same day as your second weekly trash collection.
What if my trash is missed on my scheduled day?
Please contact the City of Irving's Solid Waste Services department at 972-721-8059 or use the 311 service line to report the missed pickup.