Richland Hills Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Richland Hills, Texas.
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Republic Services
Phone Number
817-332-7301Facility Address
800 Mosier Valley Rd, Euless, TX 76040
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recycling specifically handled on Fridays.
Guidelines & Rules
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected up to 4 cubic yards on regular collection days; heavy items require placing where regular trash is collected without obstructing the street.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Containers must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before collection and removed by 11:59 p.m. on the day of collection. Residents can also use the Republic Landfill in Euless with proof of residency.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Tarrant County Twice-Weekly Sanitation Framework
Nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the City of Richland Hills provides its citizens with an exceptional twice-a-week garbage collection program. Operated in partnership with Republic Services, this robust schedule ensures neighborhoods remain free of clutter. Depending on your specific street address, your designated collection days will either be Monday and Thursday, or Tuesday and Friday. All household refuse must be securely bagged and placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. to guarantee pickup. Setting trash out the night before is strongly discouraged to prevent nocturnal animals from tearing bags apart.
Dedicated Curbside Recycling Directives
Promoting a sustainable suburban environment, Richland Hills offers a dedicated weekly recycling route. Residents are equipped with a specific blue cart designed solely for approved commodities. You should toss clean paper products, flattened cardboard boxes, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic containers loosely into this bin. It is a severe violation of recycling protocols to bag these items in thin plastic grocery sacks, as they easily tangle the sorting machinery at the processing plant. Glass bottles, styrofoam packaging, and greasy pizza boxes are also prohibited and must be thrown in the standard trash.
Weekly Bulk and Yard Debris Allowances
One of the standout benefits of living in this Tarrant County suburb is the highly accommodating bulk waste program. Homeowners are permitted to set out heavy bulk items and bundled yard debris on their second collection day of the week. You can safely discard old furniture, large appliances (provided the Freon is legally evacuated), and bundled tree limbs. Brush must be trimmed to four-foot lengths and tied securely. The city enforces a strict limit on the volume of bulk waste permitted per week, so massive remodeling projects will require the rental of a private commercial dumpster.
Cart Distancing and Right-of-Way Rules
Because Republic Services utilizes advanced side-loading vehicles, precise spatial positioning of your recycling cart is paramount. The automated mechanical arm requires a completely unobstructed three-foot radius to safely grip and lift the bin. Residents must position their carts far away from parked cars, low-hanging tree branches, and brick mailboxes. Furthermore, to keep the streets safe for pedestrians and street sweepers, all empty receptacles must be removed from the public right-of-way and stored out of sight by the evening of your collection day.
Recognizing Weather and Holiday Delays
The predictable rhythm of the sanitation calendar is occasionally interrupted by severe North Texas weather or major civic holidays. Operations are suspended on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. When a holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections shift backward by exactly 24 hours. During instances of severe winter icing, the city prioritizes driver safety and may temporarily halt routes. Richland Hills utilizes its civic notification systems and official website to broadcast these operational changes in real-time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Richland Hills?
A: Garbage is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recycling specifically handled on Fridays.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected up to 4 cubic yards on regular collection days; heavy items require placing where regular trash is collected without obstructing the street.
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