Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sachse
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.
Grey Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be placed in bags before being tossed into the grey polycart. Carts must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with wheels facing the home and at least three feet of clearance from mailboxes, fences, and the recycling cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small broken household items
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables; toss them loosely into the blue cart. It is highly recommended to rinse food and beverage containers to preserve the quality of the recycled commodities. Set out by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard boxes (broken down)
- ✓Office paper and mail
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Household hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected only during your assigned monthly bulk week. Brush must be securely tied and bundled, cannot exceed 4 feet in length or 2 feet in diameter, and each bundle must weigh 40 pounds or less. Unlimited bundles are accepted if properly prepped.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month during the week of the second or fourth Monday, depending on your address zone.
Placement
Place bulk items at the front curb (never in the alley) by 7:00 a.m. Keep piles at least three feet away from your polycarts, mailboxes, and fences. Avoid placing items under low-hanging tree limbs or power lines.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Freon-free appliances
- ✓ Tied and bundled brush
- ✓ Household debris in a disposable container (max 2'x2'x4' and 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial demolition material
- ✕ Loose construction debris
- ✕ Remodeling materials
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
If your bulk waste exceeds the 6-cubic-yard limit, you must call CWD in advance at (972) 392-9300 (Option 2) to schedule a special pickup, which will incur an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, collection services for that day and the rest of the week will shift forward by one day, resulting in a Saturday pickup for Friday routes.
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly bulk and brush collections scheduled during a holiday week will also follow the standard one-day delay schedule.
During severe winter weather or ice storms, check the City of Sachse's official social media pages or website for real-time service suspensions.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ditch the Plastic Liners in the Blue Cart
Never throw bagged recyclables into your blue cart. The automated sorting machines in the CWD facilities will treat bagged materials as garbage, meaning your well-intentioned recycling effort will end up in a local landfill.
Keep the Lids Fully Shut
Overstuffed carts are a major hazard and will not be serviced by the ASL trucks. Ensure your polycart lids can close completely. If you regularly have overflow, you can request an additional cart from the Utility Billing Department for a small monthly fee.
Freon Appliances Require Professional Tagging
Before putting an old refrigerator or freezer on the curb for your monthly bulk pickup, the EPA mandates that all Freon must be professionally removed. Only appliances tagged by a licensed technician will be collected by CWD.
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayAs the weather warms and spring cleaning kicks into high gear, take advantage of the Sachse X-Treme Green event—usually held in mid-May. It is the safest way to dispose of old electronics, heavy yard brush, and accumulated household chemicals.
Summer
June - AugustThe blistering Texas heat accelerates the decomposition of organic waste. Prevent maggots, flies, and severe odors by double-bagging all food waste inside your grey trash cart and ensuring the lid is completely closed at all times.
Winter
November - JanuaryHoliday waste volumes are high, and schedules often shift. CWD observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your regular trash day falls on or after the holiday, your pickup will slide forward by one day for the remainder of that week.
About Sachse Waste Management
Sachse Residential Waste Collection Overview
The City of Sachse contracts exclusively with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) to handle weekly residential garbage and recycling. Services operate via Automated Side Load (ASL) vehicles, which means precise cart placement is critical. Residents must set out their grey trash polycart and blue recycling cart by 7:00 a.m. on their assigned service day, ensuring a minimum 16-foot overhead clearance for the truck's mechanical arm.
Navigating the Once-A-Month Bulk and Brush Pickup
Unlike cities with weekly yard waste programs, Sachse provides a robust bulk and brush collection once a month on your regular trash day. Depending on your zone, this occurs during the week of the second or fourth Monday. You are allowed up to six cubic yards of bulk waste—roughly the footprint of six standard washing machines—but bundled brush is unlimited as long as it meets strict dimension and weight requirements.
Biannual X-Treme Green Community Events
Sachse residents enjoy the perk of 'X-Treme Green' events hosted by CWD twice a year, traditionally in spring and fall at Heritage Park. These drive-through disposal events are the perfect opportunity to safely offload problematic items that cannot go in standard carts, including electronic waste, passenger tires without rims, household hazardous chemicals, and sensitive documents for on-site shredding.
Proper Handling of Household Hazardous Waste
It is strictly prohibited to place volatile chemicals, automotive fluids, or wet paint in either your curbside carts or bulk piles. To keep drivers safe and prevent truck fires, Sachse residents have year-round access to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center on Plano Road. You can drop off pool chemicals, fertilizers, and batteries at this facility completely free of charge.
Carry-Out Service for Disabled Residents
Sachse goes the extra mile for residents who physically cannot wheel their 95-gallon polycarts to the curb. By submitting a brief application with a physician's statement to the City of Sachse Utility Billing Department, residents living alone with physical disabilities can qualify for a special carry-out service where crews manually retrieve and return the bins.
Drop-off Facilities
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75243
Materials Accepted
C.M. Hinton, Jr. Regional Landfill
3175 Elm Grove Road, Garland, TX 75040
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order a new or additional trash cart in Sachse?
If your current cart is damaged or requires repair, contact CWD Customer Service at (972) 392-9300, option 2. If you need an additional grey trash cart or blue recycling cart, you must contact the City of Sachse Utility Billing Department at (469) 429-4763. Additional carts require a small monthly fee.
What should I do if my trash or recycling is missed?
First, verify that your carts were on the curb by 7:00 a.m., placed three feet away from any obstacles, and that the lids were completely closed. If all guidelines were met, call CWD Customer Service at (972) 392-9300 (Option 2) within 24 hours of your missed pickup to report the issue.
How much bulky waste can I put out for my monthly pickup?
Sachse residents are permitted up to 6 cubic yards of bulky waste per month, which is roughly the size of six washing machines sitting side by side. Tied and bundled brush does not count toward this limit and can be set out in unlimited quantities as long as it meets weight and size restrictions.
Can I throw remodeling or construction debris in my monthly bulk pile?
No. CWD does not accept loose commercial demolition, construction, or remodeling debris at the curb. Small amounts of household do-it-yourself debris can be collected only if placed in a disposable container no larger than 2'x2'x4' and weighing under 50 pounds.