Addison Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Addison, Texas.
Find Your Exact Pickup Days
Enter your street address on the official collection map to see your specific trash, recycling, and yard waste schedule.
📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Town of Addison Public Works / Republic Services
Phone Number
972-450-2871Facility Address
16801 Westgrove Dr, Addison, TX 75001
Collection Schedule
Trash and recycling collected twice weekly by neighborhood zones.
Bin Colors
Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedules shift one service day later for the remainder of the week.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items collected weekly with scheduled brush pickup.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts at curb before 7 a.m. with 3 feet spacing.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Urban Refuse Management in the Town of Addison
Known for its dynamic mix of dense residential neighborhoods, bustling commercial centers, and world-class dining, Addison demands a highly coordinated solid waste program. The town administration partners with top-tier sanitation contractors to keep this compact North Dallas community spotless. Whether your property utilizes alleyway pickup or standard curbside service, staying familiar with your collection days ensures a clean and welcoming environment for everyone.
Alleyway and Curbside Bin Spacing
Because many Addison properties feature rear alleyways, placement rules can vary slightly depending on your street. Regardless of location, your grey refuse cart must be out by 7:00 AM on the morning of your scheduled route. Ensure the container has at least three feet of clearance from utility meters, fences, or garage doors so the hydraulic arms of the collection vehicles can operate without causing property damage. All garbage must be bagged before being placed inside the cart.
Navigating the Single-Stream Recycling Program
Addison makes ecological responsibility simple through its single-stream recycling initiative. Residents can place unbagged paper products, cardboard boxes, aluminum containers, and rigid plastics into their blue carts without needing to sort them. However, it is vital to keep contaminants out of the stream. Items like bubble wrap, food-stained containers, and styrofoam peanuts are strictly prohibited and can cause an entire truckload of recyclables to be rejected at the sorting facility.
Handling Oversized Debris and Brush
For items that cannot physically fit into a standard cart, the town provides specific solutions for bulk disposal. Old mattresses, broken furniture, and large yard clippings are collected on designated bulk service days. Brush should be bundled and tied, and appliances must have hazardous components like freon professionally removed prior to pickup. Always verify your specific neighborhood's bulk schedule through the official town portal before dragging heavy items outside.
How Civic Holidays Alter the Schedule
Sanitation crews observe a handful of major civic holidays each year, including Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. When one of these holidays interrupts the normal workweek, all subsequent trash and recycling routes slide forward by one day. A Wednesday pickup, for example, will be executed on Thursday. Addison residents are encouraged to sign up for municipal text alerts to receive automated reminders about these seasonal shifts.
Reporting a Skipped Collection
Even with meticulous route planning, a cart might occasionally be missed due to unexpected alleyway blockages or mechanical truck issues. If you notice your bin was bypassed while your neighbors' were emptied, do not bring it back inside. Leave the container at its collection point and notify the Addison utility billing and service desk the following morning so a rapid recovery vehicle can be dispatched.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Addison?
A: Trash and recycling collected twice weekly by neighborhood zones.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedules shift one service day later for the remainder of the week.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash cart, Blue recycling cart
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items collected weekly with scheduled brush pickup.
Need to pay your water bill?
View online payment options, office hours, and customer service details for Addison Water Utilities.
Go to Water Bill Services →