Wichita Falls Trash Schedule 2023 (Holidays, Recycling & Bulk Pickup)

Wichita Falls (zip code: 76310) is a city near Mesquite, City of Irving, Mansfield, NRH, Grand Prairie, City of Houston, Flower Mound, Grapevine, McKinney, Leander, Brownsville, El Paso, Pflugerville, City of Coppell, Plano, Austin and City of Dallas in the state of Texas, in the United States.

Like other cities in the country, Wichita Falls offers its residents a trash collection program through which the citizens can get rid of their daily household trash, recyclables, hazardous waste and bulky items.

Following are the details about the Wichita Falls trash schedule.

Wichita Falls Trash Pickup Schedule

Trash collection takes place twice every week in Wichita Falls. However, the collection days vary from street to street. Moreover, the curbside collection starts at 7 am on your pickup day, so you have to place the carts at the curbside before this time.

The pickup days are divided in the city as follows:

If you live at the South of Kell Freeway, your collection will take place on Tuesday and Friday.
Residents living in the North of Kell Freeway have their garbage collected on Monday and Thursday.

Some national holidays might alter your trash pickup schedule, so you can check the holiday schedule from here.

Wichita Falls Trash Map

Wichita Falls Holiday Trash Schedule

Below is the complete holiday trash schedule for the city of Wichita Falls. Check out this link for more information.

New Year’s Day – January 2, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Martin Luther King Day – January 16, 2023 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Presidents Day – February 20, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Patriots Day – April 17, 2023 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Memorial Day – May 29, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Juneteenth – June 19, 2023 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Independence Day – July 4, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Labor Day – September 4, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Columbus Day – October 9, 2023 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Veterans Day – November 11, 2023 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Thanksgiving Day – November 23, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Christmas Eve- December 22, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
Christmas Day – December 25, 2023 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.
New Year’s Day – January 1st, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next days on this holiday.

Wichita Falls Bulk Pickup Schedule

Bulky waste items are those which are very heavy and large and hence cannot be placed inside regular trash cans. These items include mattresses, furniture, carpets and rugs, electronics like washers and dryers etc.

Bulk waste pickup does not have any specific schedule. Instead, the residents have to schedule an appointment in order to get bulky items picked up in Wichita Falls.

Call 940-761-7977 to schedule a bulk pickup.

Wichita Falls Organic Waste Collection

Organic waste includes food waste, paper items, tree branches, leaves, grass, brushes and other vegetative materials. Dirt, rocks and sand, cement and concrete, wood to which glue is added, recyclable items, animal waste and dead animals should not be added to yard waste.

Organic waste is also collected from the curbside now. In order to request the green cart for organic waste disposal, call at (940) 761-7977. This green waste is collected every Wednesday in the city.

Check out more information about compostable waste from here: https://tx-wichitafalls3.civicplus.com/464/Choose-to-Reuse

Wichita Falls Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste can not be collected from the curbside, instead, one has to take the hazardous items to the landfills or drop-off centers. You can know more about the hazardous waste disposal by calling at 903-535-5100 or checking out the city’s website.

Hazardous items are the ones which can catch fire easily or which contain toxic chemicals dangerous for human health. Some of the examples are batteries and cells, glues and adhesives, furniture polish, swimming pool chemicals, brake fluid, photographic chemicals, medications, shoe polish, paints, pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, varnishes etc.

City of Wichita Falls Trash Guidelines

Following are some trash guidelines for the Wichita Falls residents.

Do not overfill the carts. This may result in the trash being thrown on the streets which will litter your area.
Trash carts must be placed having a minimum of three feet distance with each other.
Throwing garbage on the streets and roads is not allowed and should not be practiced by the citizens.
Wash and dry the containers on a regular basis to ensure proper cleanliness.
In case of any query or if you need any information regarding the Wichita Falls trash schedule, call the city’s solid waste department by dialing (940) 761-7977.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the phone number for the city of Wichita Falls trash pickup?

For information regarding the Wichita Falls trash schedule, call the city’s solid waste department by dialing (940) 761-7977. The same number can be used in order to report a missed pickup.

What does Wichita Falls accept in green carts?

The city of Wichita Falls composts paper and paper products, and other organic waste like grass clippings, brush, small tree branches, food waste etc.