Allen Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026: Weekly Trash, Recycling, Bulk, Yard Waste and Holiday Delays
This guide is for Allen, Texas residential trash pickup and garbage collection. Allen trash and recycling are provided by Community Waste Disposal, also called CWD. Trash is collected weekly, recycling is collected every other week on the same assigned day, yard trimmings are collected weekly, and bulk waste is collected once per month on your assigned Saturday.
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Quick Answer for Allen, TX Residents
Allen trash pickup schedule garbage collection is handled through CWD. Put trash, recycling, yard trimmings, bulky waste, loose brush and scheduled HHW at the correct collection point by 7:00 a.m., but not before 6:00 p.m. the night before pickup. Trash is weekly. Recycling is every other week. Yard waste is weekly. Bulk and loose brush are monthly based on your regular trash day.
Weekly
Bag household trash inside the 95-gallon cart. Trash outside the cart is not collected as regular trash.
Every other week
Recycling is collected on the same day as trash, but only on your Cycle A or Cycle B week.
Weekly
Use paper lawn bags or properly tied bundles. Plastic bags are not accepted for yard waste.
Monthly Saturday
Bulk is automatic on your assigned Saturday. No call is required for normal monthly bulk pickup.
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Which Allen Trash Schedule Do You Need?
People search “Allen trash pickup near me” from different places. This page is for Allen, Texas. If your bill, map, or service provider does not say City of Allen, CWD, or allentx.gov, you may be on the wrong page.
| Search intent | Correct local clue | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Allen TX trash pickup schedule | City of Allen, Community Waste Disposal, CWD, MyAllen, AllenTX.gov | Use this guide, the City map, the CWD Allen page, or the 2026 Allen Trash & Recycling Guidelines. |
| Allen Township / Lower Allen trash calendar | Pennsylvania township calendar or Waste Connections PDF | Do not use Allen, TX rules. Your hauler, holiday delays and bulk dates are different. |
| Allen County trash disposal | County solid waste district, landfill, transfer station or recycling center | Use the county waste authority, not CWD Allen residential curbside rules. |
| Allen apartments recycling | CWD apartment recycling containers in parking lots | Apartment recycling is handled through complex containers and apartment-management service setup. |
“Allen garbage collection 2026” can show school, county, township or private-hauler results. Match your service address before following set-out rules.
How to Find Your Allen Trash Pickup Day and Recycling Week
Allen uses assigned service areas. The easiest way to answer “what day is my trash pickup in Allen?” is to use the City’s interactive map or CWD’s address schedule tool. Do not guess your recycling week from a neighbor because Cycle A and Cycle B can split nearby areas.
- Open the official City route map. Search your address to see your trash day, recycling cycle and watering schedule context.
- Confirm your recycling cycle. Recycling is every other week on the same day as your trash service, but you need Cycle A or Cycle B.
- Use CWD’s View My Schedule tool as a backup. Type your residential service address to confirm upcoming pickup days.
- Save a night-before reminder. Set reminders for trash, recycling week, yard trimmings, bulk Saturday and loose brush Wednesday.
- Check holidays before changing your day. Some 2026 holidays have no impact, while selected holidays slide service one day later.
Allen Cart Rules: 7 AM, Closed Lids, Spacing and Handles
Allen’s official guide and CWD page agree on the core resident behavior: carts must be out by 7:00 a.m., lids closed, handles toward the home, and carts must be clear of obstacles. The City guide commonly explains a 2-foot clearance rule, while CWD’s Allen page uses a stricter 3-foot spacing rule. The safest habit is to leave 3 feet whenever you can.
Pickup-ready cart setup
- Place carts out by 7:00 a.m. on your service day.
- Do not set carts out before 6:00 p.m. the night before pickup.
- Face the cart handles toward your home.
- Keep lids fully closed.
- Bag all household trash before placing it in the trash cart.
- Keep recyclables loose, except shredded paper in a clear plastic bag.
- Leave at least 2 feet of clearance; use 3 feet when possible for CWD truck access.
- Keep carts away from cars, mailboxes, fences, gas meters, drainage ditches and low branches.
- Put carts away within 24 hours after pickup.
Reasons carts are skipped
- Trash placed on top of or beside the cart.
- Cart lid left open or overloaded.
- Wrong recycling week.
- Cart blocked by a car, gate, gas meter or ditch.
- Yard waste placed in plastic bags.
- Hazardous waste placed in trash or recycling.
- Bulk items placed out on the wrong Saturday.
- Missed pickup reported after the 24-hour window.
When rules differ between a short guide and hauler page, use the stricter practical setup. Three feet is easier for automated trucks and reduces the chance of a blocked-cart miss.
Allen Recycling Schedule: Cycle A, Cycle B and What Goes in the Blue Cart
Allen recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your trash service. The important part is not just the weekday; it is whether your home is on Recycling Cycle A or Cycle B.
Every other week
Put the blue recycling cart out only on your assigned recycling week. Use the map or PDF guide to confirm Cycle A or Cycle B.
Loose recyclables
Most recyclables should be loose in the cart. Shredded paper should go in a clear plastic bag to reduce litter.
No plastic shopping bags
CWD cannot recycle plastic bags curbside. Take eligible plastic shopping bags to a retail-store collection bin.
| Item | Allen recycling route | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and some #7 plastics | Blue recycling cart if clean and accepted | Examples include water bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, yogurt tubs and some containers. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Blue recycling cart | Remove lids and rinse first. |
| Aluminum and steel/tin cans, empty aerosol cans | Blue recycling cart | Rinse food containers and make sure aerosol containers are empty. |
| Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, flattened cardboard, chipboard | Blue recycling cart | Flatten cardboard. Remove liners from cereal/cracker-style boxes where needed. |
| Plastic bags, Styrofoam, #6 plastics, pizza boxes, food-soiled paper, ceramics, drinking glasses, textiles | Not curbside recycling | Use trash, store drop-off, donation or another special route depending on the item. |
Allen hosts citywide recycling events such as the Great American Cleanup and Allen Recycles Day for items not accepted in the regular curbside recycling program.
Allen Yard Waste and Loose Brush Pickup
Allen yard waste has two different services: weekly prepared yard trimmings on your trash day, and monthly loose brush on a Wednesday that must be scheduled with CWD.
Paper bags and bundles
- Collected weekly on your assigned trash day.
- Up to 15 paper bags of leaves or grass clippings.
- Up to 7 bundles of sticks or brush.
- Bundles should be tied with biodegradable twine, rope or string.
- Place yard waste at least 2 feet away from trash and recycling carts.
- Each bag or bundle should stay under the weight limit.
Call CWD before Wednesday
Loose brush is for a larger amount of limbs and brush, up to 3 cubic yards. Call CWD at 972-392-9300 option 2 by noon the day before your assigned Wednesday pickup.
- Monday trash day: first Wednesday.
- Tuesday trash day: second Wednesday.
- Wednesday or Thursday trash day: third Wednesday.
- Friday trash day: fourth Wednesday.
| Yard material | Best Allen route | Do not do this |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves, grass clippings, plant material | Biodegradable paper lawn bags | Do not use plastic bags. |
| Small sticks and brush trimmings | 4-foot-by-2-foot bundles tied with biodegradable material | Do not use nylon rope, metal, plastic, hoses or non-compostable ties. |
| Large loose brush | Monthly loose brush service by appointment | Do not set it out without calling CWD by the deadline. |
| Dirt, gravel, concrete, rock, sod, construction/landscaping material | DIY disposal or special disposal route | Do not mix with yard waste. |
| Contractor tree debris | Contractor removal | The City/CWD does not collect commercial contractor debris. |
Allen Bulk Trash Pickup: Monthly Saturday Schedule
Allen bulk pickup is for large household items that do not fit inside the 95-gallon trash cart. It is not for extra bags or boxes of regular household trash. Normal monthly bulk pickup is automatic on your assigned Saturday, so you do not call to schedule unless you need a special paid collection.
| Regular trash day | Monthly bulk pickup day | Set-out window |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | First Saturday of the month | Between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday |
| Tuesday | Second Saturday of the month | Between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday |
| Wednesday | Third Saturday of the month | Between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday |
| Thursday | Third Saturday of the month | Between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday |
| Friday | Fourth Saturday of the month | Between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday |
Common large items
- Broken furniture.
- Mattresses and box springs.
- Televisions.
- Household appliances.
- Washing machines, dryers and water heaters.
- Outdoor grills with propane tanks removed.
- Lawn mowers with oil and gas removed.
- Refrigerators, freezers and AC units certified refrigerant-free with tag attached.
Use another route
- Single items over 150 pounds.
- Extra household trash bags or boxes.
- Construction, demolition or remodeling waste.
- Fence materials.
- Tree limbs, trunks or yard trimmings.
- Tires, batteries and propane tanks.
- Household chemicals or hazardous waste.
- Loose debris unless containerized within the allowed size and weight.
CWD describes the monthly bulk allowance as up to 6 cubic yards, about the size of six washing machines placed side by side. Large cleanouts may need special paid pickup or DIY disposal.
Allen Holiday Trash Schedule 2026
Allen trash and recycling do not slide for every city holiday. In 2026, the main no-collection days are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Collection slides one service day after those holidays and ends with Saturday pickup when needed.
| 2026 holiday | Date | Trash/recycling impact |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 | No collection; service slides one day after the holiday. |
| Easter | Sunday, Apr. 5, 2026 | No impact to trash and recycling. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | No Monday collection; all routes slide one day, ending Saturday. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun. 19, 2026 | No impact to trash and recycling. |
| Independence Day observed | Friday, Jul. 3 / Saturday, Jul. 4, 2026 | No impact listed for trash and recycling. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 | No Monday collection; all routes slide one day, ending Saturday. |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | No Thursday collection; Thursday and Friday routes slide, ending Saturday. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 | No Friday collection; Friday routes slide to Saturday. Five extra bags may be placed 2 feet from the cart on the first service day after Christmas. |
| New Year’s Day 2027 | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | No Friday collection; Friday routes slide to Saturday. |
Allen Pickup Tools: Save This Page and Reuse It
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Missed Pickup in Allen: What to Check Before Calling
Missed trash, recycling and bulk pickup should be reported to CWD. The 2026 guide says to call within 24 hours of the missed pickup so service can be scheduled for later that week.
Before you report
- Was it your correct trash day or recycling week?
- Were carts and items out by 7:00 a.m.?
- Were items placed no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before?
- Was the cart blocked by a vehicle, fence, gas meter, ditch or mailbox?
- Was the lid fully closed?
- Was extra trash outside the cart?
- Was it a CWD-observed holiday slide week?
- Was a service alert posted for weather?
Call CWD
Call 972-392-9300 option 2 for missed trash, recycling, bulk, loose brush, damaged carts, additional carts and special pickup estimates.
Household Chemicals, HHW, Electronics and Special Waste
Household chemicals and hazardous waste do not belong in Allen trash or recycling carts. Allen residents can schedule eligible household chemical pickup through MyAllen or by calling Community Services at 214-509-4551.
Schedule first
Accepted HHW includes paint, antifreeze, automotive fluids, motor oil, oil filters, pool chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, cleaning chemicals, cooking oil and small propane or helium tanks.
Weight and container rules
HHW has collection limits and must be labeled and ready by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Use e-waste routes
Televisions, computers and small electronics should be recycled through electronics-specific recyclers or citywide recycling events.
| Item | Best Allen route | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Paint, oil, antifreeze, pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaners | HHW pickup through MyAllen or Community Services | Do not place in trash or recycling carts. |
| Ammunition | Call Allen Police | Not accepted through HHW collection. |
| Fireworks or explosives | Call Allen Fire Marshal | Do not place in carts or HHW bins. |
| Computers, TVs and small electronics | Electronics recycling provider or annual event | Look for Allen Recycles Day and Great American Cleanup announcements. |
| Reusable household chemicals | Allen Chemical Reuse Center | For Allen and Plano residents with matching utility bill and driver’s license. |
DIY Disposal: When You Cannot Wait for Pickup Day
Allen residents may use designated NTMWD disposal facilities for limited monthly DIY disposal. Bring a current City of Allen water utility bill and a Texas driver’s license with matching addresses. Loads must be covered and transported in an allowed vehicle type.
| Facility | Best for | Hours / phone |
|---|---|---|
| Custer Road Transfer Station, 9901 Custer Road, Plano | Household trash, certain special items, limited C&D material, oil filters, used motor oil and passenger tires | Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 972-727-6341 |
| Texas Pure Products Wood Grinding Facility, 9901 Custer Road, Plano | Yard trimmings, tree limbs, paper-bagged leaves/grass, clean untreated lumber, pallets and cardboard | Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 214-495-7389 |
| 121 Regional Disposal Facility, 3820 Sam Rayburn Hwy / SH 121, Melissa | Trash and certain construction/demolition materials with possible disposal fees | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 469-626-4452 |
| Parkway Transfer Station, 4030 W. Plano Parkway, Plano | Used oil filters, used motor oil, tires, appliances, water heaters, grills and lawn mowers | Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 972-596-8709 |
Allen Map and Contact Context
Use this map for Allen City Hall / city-service contact context. For your actual pickup day, use the interactive collection map or CWD address lookup because your route is address-specific.
| Contact | Phone / location | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Community Waste Disposal | 972-392-9300 option 2 | Trash, recycling, missed pickup, damaged carts, extra carts, bulk, loose brush, special pickup estimates |
| Allen Waste Services | 214-509-4551 | City waste service questions, move-in cardboard pickup, HHW scheduling help |
| Allen City Hall | 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013 | City government, utility billing and city service context |
| CWD office | 2010 California Crossing Road, Dallas, TX 75220 | Hauler company contact context |
Official Allen Links Residents Actually Need
Use the right link for the job. The City page explains local service. CWD handles pickup. The map confirms your route. HHW and DIY disposal handle special materials.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
These internal guides help with North Texas CWD comparison, bulk-item planning, holiday delay logic and nearby Texas pickup rules.
Allen Trash Pickup FAQ
Who provides trash pickup in Allen, Texas?
Community Waste Disposal, also called CWD, provides trash and recycling service for the City of Allen.
Is Allen trash pickup weekly?
Yes. Allen trash service is weekly on your assigned day.
Is Allen recycling weekly?
No. Allen recycling is collected every other week on the same day as trash. Check whether your address is Cycle A or Cycle B.
What time should I put Allen carts out?
Put carts and prepared items out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, but not before 6:00 p.m. the night before pickup.
Can I put extra trash bags beside the cart?
No. Regular trash must fit inside the trash cart with the lid closed. Extra trash beside the cart is not collected as regular trash.
How do I find my Allen recycling cycle?
Use the City of Allen collection map or the 2026 Trash & Recycling Guidelines PDF to see whether your address is on Cycle A or Cycle B.
When is Allen bulk trash pickup?
Bulk pickup is monthly on an assigned Saturday: Monday trash routes use the first Saturday, Tuesday routes the second Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday routes the third Saturday, and Friday routes the fourth Saturday.
Do I need to call for Allen bulk pickup?
No call is needed for normal monthly bulk pickup. You only call CWD for special paid collections, excess material or loose brush scheduling.
When is loose brush pickup in Allen?
Loose brush is monthly on Wednesday based on your trash day. Call CWD at 972-392-9300 option 2 by noon the day before your assigned Wednesday.
Can I use plastic bags for Allen yard waste?
No. Allen yard waste should be placed in biodegradable paper lawn bags or tied bundles. Plastic bags are not accepted.
How do I report a missed pickup in Allen?
Call CWD at 972-392-9300 option 2 within 24 hours of the missed pickup. Have your address, cart type, service day and issue ready.
Which holidays delay Allen trash pickup in 2026?
Allen lists no collection on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with collection sliding one service day after the holiday.
Where do Allen residents dispose of paint, oil and chemicals?
Schedule household chemical pickup through the MyAllen app or call Community Services at 214-509-4551. Do not place HHW in trash or recycling carts.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Allen or CWD?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. For live route changes, official service decisions, billing, missed pickup dispatch and emergency updates, use the official City and CWD links on this page.
Final Allen Resident Summary
For Allen trash pickup in 2026, use CWD and the City of Allen collection map for your exact day. Put trash in bags inside the cart, keep recycling on the correct A/B week, use paper bags or tied bundles for weekly yard waste, call CWD for loose brush by the deadline, and use your monthly Saturday for automatic bulk pickup.
Set everything out by 7:00 a.m., keep carts clear of obstacles, and report missed service to CWD within 24 hours. Use HHW, electronics recycling, DIY disposal facilities or special paid pickup for items that do not belong in carts.
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