Irving Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Irving, Texas.
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City of Irving Solid Waste Services
Phone Number
972-721-8059Facility Address
110 E Hunter Ferrell Rd, Irving, TX 75060
Collection Schedule
Trash and recycling collected weekly depending on neighborhood.
Bin Colors
Blue recycling, Green yard waste, Trash carts
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday service shifts to next collection day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Brush and bulky items collected on scheduled days.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Place carts curbside by 7 a.m.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Irving's Distinctive Bag-Based Waste Program
Unlike many surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs that rely entirely on massive plastic rollout carts, the City of Irving utilizes a traditional, manual bag-based collection strategy. This unique approach allows the Solid Waste Services division to provide high-frequency, twice-weekly garbage pickup for all residential neighborhoods. By collecting household refuse more frequently, homes in densely populated areas like Valley Ranch and Las Colinas are kept free of lingering domestic odors and overflowing bins.
The Iconic Blue Bag Recycling Initiative
To participate in the local sustainability effort, homeowners are required to purchase specialized transparent Blue Bags, which are conveniently sold at most local grocery supermarkets and city recreation centers. Instead of tossing loose items into a designated bin, residents simply place their clean paper, flattened corrugated cardboard, and rinsed plastic containers directly into these translucent bags. Recycling is retrieved by city crews just once a week, running concurrently with one of your two standard garbage days.
Curbside Preparation and Weight Limits
Because municipal sanitation crews physically lift every single piece of refuse by hand, strict weight restrictions are enforced to protect the municipal workers from injury. No single trash bag can exceed fifty pounds in weight. Residents need to set their securely tied bags at the front curb by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of their assigned route. Punctuality is critical, as the drivers cannot reverse their massive vehicles to retrieve late set-outs.
Weekly Brush and Bulky Debris Guidelines
For massive yard cleanups or discarding broken furniture, you do not have to wait for a special monthly sweep. Irving allows residents to place bulky debris and bundled brush out on their regular collection days. However, tree limbs must be cut down to four-foot lengths and neatly stacked to ensure the heavy grapple equipment can quickly scoop up the pile without accidentally blocking neighborhood traffic or damaging adjacent mailboxes.
Accessing the Hunter Ferrell Landfill
Disposing of electronic waste, wet latex paint, and hazardous cleaning solvents is safely managed at the Hunter Ferrell Landfill. Irving residents are granted access to this specialized municipal facility for safe chemical and heavy debris drop-offs, completely shielding the local Texas watershed from toxic runoff. You must display a current water utility invoice to prove your active residency upon entering the weigh station gate.
Navigating Weather and Holiday Disruptions
The twice-a-week collection frequency means that holiday interruptions are handled incredibly smoothly. If Christmas or Thanksgiving happens to fall on your normal collection morning, that specific pickup is simply canceled, and your refuse will be gathered on your next regularly scheduled service day. The exact same cancellation protocol applies when sudden winter ice storms temporarily halt all city driving operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Irving?
A: Trash and recycling collected weekly depending on neighborhood.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday service shifts to next collection day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Blue recycling, Green yard waste, Trash carts
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Brush and bulky items collected on scheduled days.
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