Aledo Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Aledo, Texas.
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Republic Services
Phone Number
817-441-7016Facility Address
200 Old Towne Ave, Aledo, TX 76008
Collection Schedule
Republic Services provides weekly curbside trash and recycling pickup.
Bin Colors
Blue carts for trash and Light Blue/Green for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Republic Services generally observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, pushing service back by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk and brush pick-ups are allowed up to 2 cubic yards on the second service day of the week.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Trash must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. All household waste must be placed inside the bin.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Parker County Automated Refuse Collection
Living within the rapidly growing community of Aledo means adhering to specific local waste ordinances to keep the scenic neighborhoods free of clutter. The municipality utilizes an exclusive franchise agreement for all household garbage hauling. Homeowners are required to have their rolling poly-carts stationed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of their assigned route. The lid of the receptacle must be completely closed to prevent the notorious North Texas winds from scattering lightweight debris across the streets. Furthermore, citizens must leave a mandatory three-foot clearance around the cart to allow the automated truck arms to operate without causing accidental damage to personal property or municipal infrastructure.
Single-Stream Curbside Recycling Rules
Aledo actively promotes environmental stewardship by offering comprehensive curbside recycling services. The blue recycling bins are designed for single-stream sorting, which means you can combine approved materials like flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and clean plastic containers directly into the same cart. However, strict contamination rules apply. You are absolutely prohibited from discarding glass bottles, styrofoam packaging, or soft plastic grocery bags into the recycling stream. When residents illegally dump everyday household trash or yard clippings into the blue cart, the route driver will tag the bin with a non-compliance sticker and refuse service until the offending materials are manually extracted.
Navigating Heavy Trash and Brush Disposal
For items that grossly exceed the physical capacity of a standard garbage cart, Aledo provides specific heavy trash solutions. Discarding old furniture, heavily damaged mattresses, or large moving boxes requires adherence to the bulk pickup calendar. If you are conducting routine landscaping, yard waste must be properly prepared. Tree limbs and thick brush cannot simply be piled on the asphalt. They must be chopped into four-foot sections, tightly bound with heavy-duty string, and weigh less than fifty pounds per bundle. If you are attempting to dispose of major household appliances like refrigerators, state law mandates that a certified technician must first legally evacuate all Freon and tag the unit.
Holiday Schedule Shifts and Hazardous Waste
The dedicated sanitation crews operate consistently throughout the year, but federal holidays will occasionally disrupt the standard collection rhythm. On major closures such as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, all neighborhood routes are systematically delayed by one full operational day. Beyond scheduling, residents must also be vigilant about what they throw away. Highly toxic materials like liquid latex paint, used motor oil, harsh pool chemicals, and lithium batteries are strictly banned from all curbside collection. These volatile items must be securely stored and transported to a permitted household hazardous waste drop-off event to protect the local watershed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Aledo?
A: Republic Services provides weekly curbside trash and recycling pickup.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Republic Services generally observes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, pushing service back by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Blue carts for trash and Light Blue/Green for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk and brush pick-ups are allowed up to 2 cubic yards on the second service day of the week.
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