Denton is a city located in Texas within the Dallas Fort Worth metro area possessing zip code 76201-76210. The local government authorities, along with private companies, are responsible for the collection and disposal of commercial and industrial waste.
You are also obligated to follow the laws that the government of Denton made for its citizens regarding sanitation. So, in order to practice sustainability in Denton city, you have to contribute as much as you can to city sanitation activities.
Denton Trash Schedule Map/Calendar
If you are looking for your solid trash and recycling service calendar, click on the link given below. You will get your trash pick-up day. In order to ensure collection, place all trash material outside on time by following proper trash setup guidelines provided by the government.
https://www.cityofdenton.com/362/Trash-Service
Trash Set Out Guidelines
Place your trash carts outside by 7 AM on your designated day for collection in Denton. Keep a distance of 4 feet from other material such as other trash carts and static material such as poles. Similarly, place your carts in a way that their lids will face the front of the street.
If you are having a lot of waste, you can request residential solid waste service by filling out an online request form. Make a request before 3 PM the day prior to your regular waste collection.
For this process, the customer will simply need to have a valid account and use the last 4 digits of their authorized ID on file to request solid waste pickup.
Denton Recycling Schedule
The local government of Denton will provide recycling services along with solid waste collection service to citizens. The local waste authority will also provide you with a blue cart to place all recycling material into it.
Recyclable materials which are acceptable by Denton waste management authority include cardboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles, tubes and jugs, glass bottles, glass jars, and poly-coated cartons.
Do not put any irrelevant material into recycling carts. Similarly, place all recycling material loosely into carts and avoid putting plastic bags into it because these bags are not recyclable. Moreover, place only empty, clean, and dry material into recycling carts.
How to Recycle Electronics in City of Denton?
Denton city will facilitate you with the recycling of electronics products. You can bring all your electronic products (TV, computer, kitchen appliances, and other household electronics) into the city landfill center.
The location of the landfill center is Landfill: 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. It is suggested to remove all personal information from electronics before sending them to the landfill.
Bulk Waste Schedule
Trash items that are not eligible for pickup during solid waste collection are collected separately. The city waste management authority will pick up 2 bulk items every week without any charges. But if you are having a lot of bulk material, then it may be scheduled for $5 per item or $25 per cubic yard.
If you are looking to book additional bulk pickup services, then you simply have to fill out an online form to schedule bulky items collection. You can also call (940) 349-8700 to schedule your bulky pick-up before 3 PM on one business day prior to your traditional trash collection.
Items that are collected for an additional fee include construction and demolition waste such as lumber, brick, fencing, drywall, carpet, television, monitor, laptop, or anything with a screen, home appliances, and water coolers.
Yard Waste Collection
The city of Denton provides yard collection services once a week with your curbside collection. To ensure your yard pickup, place all materials outside properly by following all guidelines.
Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, and weeds. Moreover, place all weeds in a Kraft bag in order to reduce litter. Do not use plastic bags to place yard material outside because plastic bags are not accepted. You are allowed to only use Kraft bags or City-issued yard waste carts.
You can purchase brown yard waste trash carts for $20. You can call (940) 349-8700 to buy a cart. Similarly, if you are having a lot of yard waste, then you can also purchase 30-gallon Kraft bags from local hardware and retail shops.
Brush Collection Schedule
The city will provide tree brush and limbs collection service once a week. So, follow rules and regulations related to brush collection in order to ensure your collection.
Cut all tree limbs into 4-8 feet in length and tie them into a bundle. Place brush material outside by 7 AM on your collection day. Leave a distance of at least 4 feet from any other material and trash while placing brush trash outside.
Four cubic yards of brush will be collected every week with no extra charges. An additional fee will be charged if your brush trash is more than 4 cubic yards.
Home Chemical Collection
If you are having unused chemicals, expired batteries, and burnt-out light bulbs and you want to dispose of them, Denton city will facilitate you to dispose of all these types of items.
You simply have to bring all these items to the drop-off station located at 1527 Mayhill Rd. Bldg #300. This drop-off station will be open from Monday to Saturday between 7 AM-4 PM.
Place all chemicals in their original labeled containers. In the case of motor oil, collect oil in a container with a screw-top lid. Moreover, the size limit of the container is 10-gallon liquid and 50-pound dry weight per collection.
Denton Trash Holiday Schedule
Denton city observes the following holidays that will affect your normal trash collection schedule.
| Date | Observed Holidays | Change in Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day | Whole week delayed one day |
| Jan. 15, 2024 | Martin Luther King Jr. | Whole week delayed one day |
| May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day | Whole week delayed one day |
| June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth Day | Wed. moves to Thurs. Thurs. moves to Fri. |
| July 4, 2024 | Independence Day | Thurs. moves to Friday |
| Sept. 2, 2024 | Labor Day | Whole week delayed one day |
| Nov. 11, 2024 | Veterans Day | Whole week delayed one day |
| Nov. 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving Day | Thursday will move forward one day |
| Dec. 25, 2024 | Christmas Day | Wed. moves to Thurs. Thurs. moves to Fri. |
