Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Weatherford
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.
Customer-Provided Can or Bags Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your twice-weekly collection days. All garbage must be securely bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard bagged household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable food waste
- ✓General residential refuse
City-Issued Cart (Opt-In) Bin (Recycling)
Must opt-in via application and pay cart fee. Place items loosely in the cart. Cart must be hidden from street view on non-collection days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Empty plastic jugs and bottles (#1-#7)
- ✓Flattened corrugated cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and mail
- ✓Clean tin, metal, and aluminum cans
- ✓Empty glass jars and bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Styrofoam containers and packing peanuts
- ✕Plastic bags (shopping or frozen food)
- ✕Ceramic dishes and drinking glasses
- ✕Hazardous chemical containers
- ✕Electronics and batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Up to 4 secured bundles (max 4 feet long, 3 inches diameter, 40 lbs) are free per month. Additional brush volumes or grass bags incur separate yardage or per-bag fees.
Accepted Items
- ✓Small shrub and tree trimmings
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves (bagged)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month, based on your geographical Quadrant (Weeks 1 through 4).
Placement
Place items at the curb securely away from obstacles. Do not stack brush against fences, homes, or vehicles.
Accepted
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Large and small televisions
- ✓ Laptops and microwaves
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires and batteries
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and paint
- ✕ Air conditioners (unless Freon is professionally removed)
- ✕ Motor oil and liquids
Bulk trash is heavily fee-based. Large items (washers/dryers/TVs) cost $35 per item, medium electronics are $25, and construction bulk waste starts at $27.50 per cubic yard.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Weatherford Sanitation Division typically suspends service on major holidays. If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, pickups will generally slide one day late for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and bulk quadrant collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard residential trash.
For minor holidays, standard twice-a-week collection typically remains unaffected. Always verify sudden changes on the City of Weatherford's Facebook page.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling
The Weatherford recycling facility strictly rejects any plastic bags, including grocery bags and frozen food bags. Items must be placed loosely in your voluntary recycling cart, as bags tangle the sorting equipment.
Do Not Recycle Drinking Glasses
While empty glass food jars and beverage bottles are perfectly acceptable in your recycling cart, ceramic dishes, window panes, and glass drinking cups possess different melting points and will contaminate the batch.
Prepare Your Old Refrigerators
The Sanitation Division will not collect old refrigerators or air conditioners during bulk week unless a licensed technician has legally drained the Freon compressor and physically attached a certified removal tag to the appliance.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to FebruaryAfter the holidays, you can dispose of your natural Christmas tree by placing it with your regular brush piles. Ensure it is at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday of your specific quadrant's scheduled brush collection week.
Spring
March to MaySpring landscaping generates massive brush. Keep in mind that only 4 secured bundles (under 40 lbs each) are collected for free per month. Piles extending up to 2 cubic yards incur a minimum $20 fee.
Summer
June to AugustDuring extreme Texas heat, ensure all household garbage is tightly double-bagged to prevent excessive odors and pest scavenging, as residents provide their own unsealed cans.
About Weatherford Waste Management
Municipal Double-Service Collection
The City of Weatherford proudly operates its own internal Sanitation Division to manage residential waste. Most residents located within the city limits benefit from a high-frequency, twice-a-week bagged garbage collection schedule. Those living just outside the primary city limits are serviced once per week. Residents must supply their own heavy-duty bags or trash receptacles, although the City Hall Utility Billing desk does sell specific garbage can liners at a discounted rate for utility customers.
Voluntary Opt-In Curbside Recycling
Weatherford utilizes a unique voluntary opt-in model for its residential recycling program. Rather than automatically distributing bins to every home, interested residents must submit an application and pay a one-time, non-refundable $10 fee to receive a city-issued recycling cart. Participants are then billed a nominal monthly service charge of $9.50 on their regular utility bill. To maintain neighborhood aesthetics, the city requires residents to store these recycling carts in locations completely hidden from public street view when not set out for collection.
Quadrant-Based Monthly Bulk Sweeps
To efficiently manage large household cleanouts, the city divides Weatherford into four distinct geographical quadrants. Each quadrant is assigned a specific week of the month (e.g., Quadrant 1 on the first week, Quadrant 2 on the second week, etc.) for bulk and brush pickup. Residents should place their heavy items at the curb the weekend prior to their scheduled collection week. While basic brush bundles are collected for free, most electronic and appliance bulk items incur specific per-item fees that are billed to the resident.
Fort Worth HHW Voucher Program
Weatherford does not have its own permanent chemical drop-off facility. Instead, the city maintains an exclusive agreement with the nearby City of Fort Worth. Weatherford residents who need to dispose of severe chemicals, liquid paints, and toxic materials must visit the Customer Service Desk at City Hall to purchase a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) direct pass-through voucher for $130. This voucher grants them access to the specialized Fort Worth environmental facility.
Drop-off Facilities
City Hall Utility Billing Desk (For HHW Vouchers & Liners)
303 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX 76086
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a recycling bin in Weatherford?
Weatherford operates a voluntary recycling program. You must submit a Curbside Recycling Application online or at City Hall, and pay a non-refundable $10 cart fee. Afterward, a $9.50 monthly service charge will be added to your utility bill.
How much does it cost to throw away an old TV or microwave?
During your quadrant's bulk week, the city charges specific fees for electronics. Large TVs cost $35 per item, medium TVs (under 50 lbs) and microwaves cost $25, and small electronics like laptops cost $15. These fees are added to your utility bill.
When is my bulk and brush picked up?
Bulk and brush are picked up based on your neighborhood's Quadrant. Quadrant 1 is the first week of the month, Quadrant 2 is the second week, Quadrant 3 is the third week, and Quadrant 4 is the fourth week. Set items out the weekend prior.
Where can I dispose of old paint and household chemicals?
Weatherford partners with the City of Fort Worth for chemical disposal. Residents must first purchase a $130 pass-through Household Hazardous Waste voucher at the Customer Service Desk at Weatherford City Hall before transporting their chemicals to the Fort Worth facility.