Highland Park Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Highland Park, Texas.
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Highland Park Sanitation Services
Phone Number
214-521-4161Facility Address
4700 Drexel Dr, Highland Park, TX 75205
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice every week and recycling is collected weekly on Wednesdays.
Guidelines & Rules
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Wednesday Front Collection handles rubbish and bulk items over 35 lbs that cannot fit into poly carts.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Carts must be out by 7:00 a.m. Alley customers place carts adjacent to alleys, while roll-out customers place them behind the front building line.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Premium Refuse Services in the Park Cities
The Town of Highland Park provides an exceptionally high standard of municipal services, including a specialized solid waste collection program tailored to its unique neighborhood layouts. Unlike typical suburban environments, the vast majority of Highland Park homes utilize alleyway garbage collection rather than street-side pickup. Residents are issued specific town-approved receptacles that must be placed in the designated alleyway footprint by 7:00 a.m. on your specific service days. For the few properties requiring curbside service, carts must be placed neatly at the street edge without obstructing pedestrian walkways.
Strict Sorting and Recycling Mandates
Sustainability is a core value for the town, which is why a comprehensive recycling initiative is heavily promoted. Blue recycling bins are reserved strictly for approved commodities, including rinsed glass bottles, aluminum cans, unsoiled paper, and flattened cardboard boxes. Highland Park sanitation crews are trained to monitor recycling bins for contamination. If inappropriate items—such as garden hoses, styrofoam, or food-soiled pizza boxes—are found mixed into the blue bin, the container will be flagged, left unemptied, and a notice of non-compliance will be issued to the homeowner.
Landscaping Debris and Brush Bundling
Given the lush, historic tree canopies and manicured estates that define Highland Park, managing yard waste is a massive undertaking. The town allows for the collection of organic landscaping debris, but strict rules apply. All tree limbs and heavy brush must be cut down to lengths not exceeding four feet. Furthermore, these cuttings must be securely tied with heavy string into bundles that weigh less than 50 pounds. Loose piles of leaves and grass clippings must be sealed in compostable yard bags; loose debris swept into the alley will not be collected.
Safe Disposal of Household Toxins
To protect the local environment and ensure the safety of the sanitation workforce, Highland Park enforces a zero-tolerance policy for hazardous waste in standard trash bins. It is a violation of town ordinances to throw away wet paint, automotive fluids, harsh pool chemicals, or lithium batteries in your alleyway cart. Residents must hold onto these highly volatile items and dispose of them through the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, or wait for specialized community BOPA (Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze) drop-off events hosted periodically by the town.
Adjustments for Civic and Federal Holidays
The town sanitation department operates with precision, but routes are paused to observe major holidays such as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. When a holiday disrupts the standard Monday-through-Friday schedule, all subsequent collections for that week are delayed by one business day. The Town of Highland Park maintains a highly accurate, updated civic calendar on its official website, allowing residents to verify exactly when their refuse will be serviced during holiday weeks or severe winter weather events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Highland Park?
A: Garbage is collected twice every week and recycling is collected weekly on Wednesdays.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Wednesday Front Collection handles rubbish and bulk items over 35 lbs that cannot fit into poly carts.
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