Richardson trash & recycling schedule
Twice a week: Tuesday and Friday north of Arapaho Road; Monday and Thursday south of Arapaho Road.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cor.net · source
At a glance
| Recycling | Once a week on one of your trash days (zone map on the city page). Verified 2026-10-15 · cor.net · source |
|---|---|
| Bulk | Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) is by request, for items over 50 lb. Request by midnight before your collection day via the MyRichardson app, 972-744-4111, or online. City asks for no more than 8 requests a year. Out by 7 a.m. between sidewalk and curb. Full bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · cor.net · source |
| Contacts | Response Center 972-744-4111. Hauler: City of Richardson. Verified 2026-10-15 · cor.net · source |
Set-out
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Set-out checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
BABIC items out by 7 a.m.; request by midnight the night before
Where
Grassy area between sidewalk and street, close enough for the boom truck; don't block it
Limits
BABIC is for items over 50 lb; city asks for no more than 8 requests a year
Brush
Brush and trunks up to 8 ft long and 2 ft diameter; compostables in a separate pile; cacti boxed under 25 lb
Not allowed
Hazardous waste (paint, oil, pesticides, solvents) goes to the Home Chemical Collection Center
Bags
Items in plastic bags under 50 lb go with regular trash; compost in brown compostable bags
Fees and fines
Setting BABIC items out without a request: warning first, then a citation for each repeat violation
Verified 2026-10-15 · cor.net · source
Add set-out reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Zones and live service status on the city page
Verified 2026-10-15 · cor.net · source
Holidays
Holiday dates and Thanksgiving 2026 recycling make-ups from https://www.cor.net/i-want-to/view/city-holidays (verified 2026-10-15). No make-up for trash/BABIC is also stated on that page and on residential recycling. Christmas 2026 / New Year’s 2027 recycling make-up tables were not clearly present on the fetched holidays page.
Private junk pickup
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