Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Keller
Trash Day
Twice weekly, collected either on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday depending on your neighborhood.
Recycling
Once per week on your designated pickup day.
Yard Waste
Twice weekly on regular trash days (yard waste placed in biodegradable bags/bundles on your first service day is sent to a composting facility; second service day goes to the landfill).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (by 6:00 AM during the summer schedule).
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling charges are bundled directly with your monthly city water, wastewater, and drainage utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Bank Draft (Auto-Pay), Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens age 65 or older who are the primary account holder can contact Utility Billing to receive a discounted senior rate on residential trash and recycling services.
Green (95-gallon rolling cart) or Customer-Owned Cans/Bags Bin (Trash)
Place curbside by 7:00 a.m. (or 6:00 a.m. during the summer modified schedule). If using bags or personal cans, they must not exceed 50 pounds when filled. Keep 3 feet of clearance around bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous materials
Blue (65-gallon cart) or Green (18-gallon bin) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and placed loosely in the cart. Ensure cart handles face the street. Flatten large cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green)
- ✓Aluminum and steel/tin cans
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and office paper
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and cereal boxes
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Light bulbs and window glass
- ✕Ceramic items and mirrors
- ✕Aluminum foil
- ✕Wet or food-soiled paper
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
To compost (Day 1): Brush must be bundled 4 ft or shorter, under 50 lbs, tied with biodegradable twine. Leaves in kraft paper bags. Up to 10 bags/bundles allowed per day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush trimmings
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Lawn clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Your second weekly collection day (Thursday or Friday).
Placement
Place at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m., ensuring all nails from fence panels are flattened or removed.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Water heaters
- ✓ Refrigerators (must have certification that CFCs were removed)
- ✓ Minor remodeling debris (must be boxed/containerized under 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Single items weighing more than 150 lbs
- ✕ Commercial construction or demolition debris
- ✕ Loose unbundled brush
- ✕ Hazardous waste (unless scheduled for door-side pickup)
Included in regular utility rates. However, special hauls for overages or loose unbundled brush require a call to CWD and incur an extra fee based on cubic yardage.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
CWD only observes four major holidays. If your collection day falls on one of these holidays, service will be skipped and will resume on your next regularly scheduled pick-up day (there is no one-day delay shift).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collections adhere to the same holiday skip rule. Regular pickups resume on the following scheduled day.
The CWD Transfer Station is also closed on these holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to AugustDue to extreme Texas summer heat, CWD implements a modified summer schedule to protect its drivers. During these months, all garbage and recycling must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. instead of the standard 7:00 a.m.
Autumn
October to DecemberCWD hosts Special Fall Leaf Collections. On these specific dates, leaves bagged in plastic are accepted in larger quantities and routed to the landfill. Check the city calendar for exact collection days.
Winter
JanuaryAfter the holidays, Keller provides curbside Christmas tree recycling at no additional cost. Ensure your tree is completely stripped of tinsel, lights, and ornaments before placing it at the curb in early January.
Local Tips & Community Info
Cash In On Your Cans? Here's How Keller Residents Can Turn Recyclables into Cold Cash!
While Keller itself might not have a specific local buyback center right in town, Tarrant County and the surrounding areas have options for turning your aluminum cans and plastic bottles into a little extra spending money. Check out places like Metal Recyclers in Fort Worth, which often buys back scrap metal and certain types of recyclables. For bottle and can redemption, Texas has a program where you can often return these to participating retailers or dedicated redemption centers. A quick search for "Tarrant County recycling redemption centers" should give you the most up-to-date locations and what they accept. It's a great way to get some cash and do good for the planet!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life: Keller's Donation Hotspots
Before you toss those perfectly good items, consider donating them! For furniture, housewares, and building materials, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Hurst is a fantastic spot. They're always looking for items to help fund their building projects. You can also find great local thrift stores like the Keller Animal Shelter Thrift Store or others scattered throughout Tarrant County that gladly accept clothing, books, and household goods. It's a win-win: you declutter, and someone else gets a bargain while supporting a good cause.
Keeping Keller Beautiful: Tackling Nasty Dumping and Joining Community Sweeps
Seeing trash dumped illegally is a real bummer, and Keller takes that seriously. If you ever spot illegal dumping, the best thing to do is report it to the City of Keller. They usually have a dedicated line or an online form for this. Keep an eye on the city's official website and community calendars for announcements about neighborhood clean-up events. These are awesome opportunities to pitch in, meet your neighbors, and help keep our streets and parks looking their best. It's a community effort, and every little bit helps make Keller a cleaner place for everyone.
Drop-off Facilities
CWD Transfer Station
2010 California Crossing Road, Dallas, TX 75220
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Keller's yard waste composting program work?
If you properly prepare your yard waste (tying brush with biodegradable twine and putting leaves in kraft paper bags) and set it out on your FIRST collection day of the week (Monday or Tuesday), a special truck takes it to a Living Earth compost facility. Items placed out on the second day go to the landfill.
How do I get rid of old paint or electronics in Keller?
Keller residents receive a free Door-side HHW and Electronics Collection service up to once a month. You must call CWD at 817-795-9300 at least two weeks in advance to schedule the pickup and receive special collection bags for your items.
What time do I need to put my trash out?
Normally, trash, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. However, during the summer months (typically June through August), CWD operates on a modified schedule to avoid the heat, and items must be out by 6:00 a.m.
Can I throw away construction debris from a home renovation?
CWD does not accept commercial demolition or heavy construction debris. However, minor household remodeling debris is allowed on your bulk collection day if it is containerized in a box no larger than 2' x 2' x 4' and weighs under 50 pounds.