Denton, TX trash, recycling, bulk & brush
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Trash
Weekly, green cart. Trash details ↓
Recycling
Weekly, blue cart. Recycling details ↓
Bulk & brush
Schedule online by 3 p.m. Bulky details ↓
Holidays
We haven't found a published 2026 holiday notice yet . UnverifiedMore ↓
Full details
| Who collects | City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling |
|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly, green cart. |
| Recycling | Weekly, blue cart. Recyclables clean, dry and loose (not bagged). |
| Yard waste | Collected by the City (see the City site for details). |
| Bulky | Schedule online by 3 p.m. one business day ahead, or call (940) 349-8700. Two items a week included; $5 per extra item. No construction materials or trash bags. |
Holidays 2026–27
We haven't found a published 2026 holiday notice yet Unverified. Check the official page before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
See also: Thanksgiving 2026 trash schedule · Christmas & New Year's 2026–27 · all-city holiday schedule · Denton County · new-mover guide
Denton bulk, brush, recycling & hazardous waste
Bulk trash
Bulky: Schedule online by 3 p.m. one business day ahead, or call (940) 349-8700. Two items a week included; $5 per extra item. No construction materials or trash bags.
Brush & yard waste
Yard waste: Collected by the City (see the City site for details).
Recycling: what goes in
Recycling: Weekly, blue cart. Recyclables clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Household hazardous waste
Check the TCEQ county contact list for household hazardous waste programs, or ask your city. We haven't confirmed a local drop-off yet Unverified.
Official lookup: Denton Trash Service · Guides: bulk trash by city · brush by city · recycling · hazardous waste
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What day is trash pickup in Denton, TX?
It depends on your address. Use the official lookup: Denton Trash Service (https://www.cityofdenton.com/362/Trash-Service).
Who picks up trash in Denton?
City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling.
Does Denton trash pickup change on holidays?
We haven't found a published 2026 holiday notice yet (unverified). Check the official page before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.