Forney Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Forney, Texas.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
City of Forney Solid Waste (Community Waste Disposal)
Phone Number
972-564-7300Facility Address
101 E Main St, Forney, TX 75126
Collection Schedule
Trash collected weekly; recycling collected weekly.
Bin Colors
Green trash, Blue recycling
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday pickup delayed one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items collected weekly.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside by 7 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Wednesday is Waste Collection Day in Forney
In Forney, managing your household waste is uniquely streamlined because Community Waste Disposal (CWD) handles both regular trash and recycling on the exact same day: Wednesday. Homeowners are required to provide their own garbage receptacles, but you must ensure they do not weigh over 50 pounds when fully loaded. The automated trucks begin their neighborhood routes early in the morning, so it is highly recommended to place your bins out by 7:00 a.m. to guarantee service between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Specific Bin Placement and Clearance Rules
Because CWD utilizes specialized equipment, proper spacing at the curb is essential for a successful pickup. A unique requirement in the City of Forney is that your personal trash receptacle and the city-issued recycling cart must be placed at least 10 feet apart from each other. Additionally, you need to maintain a three-foot buffer zone between your bins and stationary obstacles like gas meters, fences, mailboxes, and parked cars. This spacing ensures the lifting mechanism can safely grasp each container without causing property damage.
Bulk Waste and Brush Disposal Limits
If you have oversized items like old furniture, tagged kitchen appliances, or bagged thorny vines, you do not need to wait for a special week. Forney allows bulk waste and brush to be collected on your regular Wednesday trash day! However, each property is strictly limited to four cubic yards of bulky debris per week. If you are discarding tree branches, tied and bundled brush is accepted in unlimited quantities, provided it is prepared properly and placed out by the 7:00 a.m. deadline.
Hazardous Waste and Electronics Door-Side Pickup
Disposing of old televisions, car batteries, or half-empty cans of paint is incredibly convenient here. CWD offers a specialized Door-Side Collection for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and used electronics on the first Wednesday of every month. To take advantage of this service, you must contact CWD directly by the 15th of the preceding month. Once scheduled, they will mail a specific collection kit right to your doorstep with instructions on how to safely package your hazardous items for removal.
What to Know About Recycling Guidelines
Forney transitioned to weekly recycling, making it easier than ever to be environmentally friendly. CWD supplies residents with a large poly-cart specifically for recyclables. You should confidently toss in your clean cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastic containers. Avoid throwing any loose, flimsy plastic bags or food-soiled paper into this cart. If you find your family recycles a massive amount of material and constantly fills the bin, you can simply call CWD customer service to request a second recycling cart for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Forney?
A: Trash collected weekly; recycling collected weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday pickup 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 items collected weekly.
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