Farmers Branch Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Farmers Branch, Texas.
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š View Official Collection MapService Provider
City of Farmers Branch Solid Waste
Phone Number
972-919-2597Facility Address
13333 Senlac Dr, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly; recycling weekly.
Bin Colors
Green trash, Blue recycling
Guidelines & Rules
š Holiday Delays
Holiday service delayed one day.
šļø Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk pickup weekly.
ā ļø Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside by 7 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Solid Waste Collection via Community Waste Disposal
Farmers Branch ensures a pristine community environment by partnering directly with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) for all standard curbside residential services. Because the city is strategically divided into several collection zones, residential garbage and recycling are serviced five days a week, Monday through Friday, depending entirely on your specific neighborhood. If you are newly relocated and unsure of your designated day, the Public Works interactive zoning map on the municipal website will pinpoint your exact route schedule to keep your household running smoothly.
Curbside Placement and Morning Deadlines
CWD trucks start their neighborhood routes bright and early to avoid extreme midday temperatures and heavy local traffic. All residents must have their vendor-supplied garbage carts and recycling containers placed right at the edge of the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of their assigned pickup. When arranging your bins, please keep a minimum of three feet of physical clearance between the trash cart, the recycling container, and any stationary objects like mailboxes or parked vehicles to give the truck's automated arm enough space to work.
The Green Grabbers Bulk Waste Program
When spring cleaning generates more debris than your standard cart can hold, Farmers Branch residents can take advantage of the highly popular Green Grabbers service. This municipal bulk collection program is designed specifically to handle large, heavy, or unwieldy household goods, including discarded appliances (without refrigerants), mattresses, and oversized brush that cannot be broken down. Tree limbs and yard trimmings should be neatly stacked and separated from metal or furniture items to allow the specialized grapple trucks to sort and load the debris safely.
Handling Electronics and Hazardous Materials
Dumping hazardous household waste or outdated electronics into a standard residential bin poses a severe risk to sanitation workers and the local environment. Thankfully, the city offers comprehensive drop-off options for hard-to-recycle items. Motor oil, fats, cooking grease, fluorescent light bulbs, and old paint require special handling and must be processed through CWDās dedicated hazardous waste programs. Proper disposal of these chemicals prevents toxic runoff from contaminating the local watershed and keeps the community safe.
Winter Weather and Holiday Interruptions
North Texas weather can occasionally freeze over, halting heavy municipal vehicles in their tracks. During severe winter ice storms, CWD will suspend curbside operations until the neighborhood streets thaw enough for sanitation trucks to navigate safely. Similarly, during major federal holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, route operations are typically delayed. Any shifts to the solid waste calendar will be immediately posted on the city's official Public Works web portal, ensuring homeowners are never left guessing when the trucks will arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Farmers Branch?
A: Trash collected weekly; recycling weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday service delayed one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green trash, Blue recycling
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk pickup weekly.
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