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Thanksgiving trash & recycling in Fort Worth, TX

Holiday pickup

No change Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026: Thursday collection moves to Friday, November 27, and Friday collection moves to Saturday, November 28. Carts must be out by 7 a.m.

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Pickup changes
No change Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026: Thursday collection moves to Friday, November 27, and Friday collection moves to Saturday, November 28. Carts must be out by 7 a.m.
Turkey fryer oil & grease
Don't pour grease down the drain. Fort Worth's Drop-Off Stations take cooking fats, oils and grease as a household chemical, Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. The stations are closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving, so plan your trip for the following week.
Extra trash
Good news: on your first pickup day after Thanksgiving, every resident may set two extra bags of garbage next to the cart without being charged. Any other time, bags outside the cart and overfilled carts (lid not fully closed) can be fined unless you use City Pay Bags (five for $15 plus tax).
Boxes & wrapping
Flatten cardboard and put it loose in the blue recycling cart. No plastic bags, and don't bag your recyclables. Containers should be empty.
Tip
Questions: call the 311 Fort Worth Contact Center at 817-392-1234.

Official sources (checked 2026-11-02): www.fortworthtexas.gov · www.fortworthtexas.gov · www.fortworthtexas.gov · www.fortworthtexas.gov

FAQ

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Fort Worth?

No change Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026: Thursday collection moves to Friday, November 27, and Friday collection moves to Saturday, November 28. Carts must be out by 7 a.m.

How do I get rid of turkey fryer oil in Fort Worth?

Don't pour grease down the drain. Fort Worth's Drop-Off Stations take cooking fats, oils and grease as a household chemical, Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. The stations are closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving, so plan your trip for the following week.

What do I do with extra trash after Thanksgiving in Fort Worth?

Good news: on your first pickup day after Thanksgiving, every resident may set two extra bags of garbage next to the cart without being charged. Any other time, bags outside the cart and overfilled carts (lid not fully closed) can be fined unless you use City Pay Bags (five for $15 plus tax).

Can I recycle boxes and wrapping paper in Fort Worth?

Flatten cardboard and put it loose in the blue recycling cart. No plastic bags, and don't bag your recyclables. Containers should be empty.

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