Broken glass, hypodermic needles or other sharp objects that may injure collection crews should be wrapped securely before being placed in plastic bags, then labeled. Garbage collection times may vary, depending on weather conditions, the amount of trash being collected and the condition of collection equipment. The city collects brush and bulky waste according to the schedule in the box on this page. Brush and bulky waste must be on the curb by 7 a.m. of the first day of a neighborhood s collection period. Items too heavy, large or bulky to be picked up during normal garbage collection will be collected during each neighborhood s scheduled pickup time.
Residents also can place items curbside in a recycling bin to be emptied one day each week.
Please lightly rinse all containers before placing in the recycling bin, and do not put paper items in the bin on rainy days. Fort Worth residents may dispose of chemical products at the center for free from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Through April 29, residents may also drop off bagged garbage around the clock on weekends during Fort Worth s 16 th annual Great American Cleanup. The event, which began earlier this month, helps residents and groups to rid their homes, neighborhoods and public areas of trash and clutter. 500 N. Academy Blvd.