Residential Curbside Recycling
The City's contractor, Duncan Disposal, offers weekly residential curbside pickup of recycling materials. For information about schedules, setting up service and what is recyclable, read below.
Latest News
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Rate Increase Effective October 1, 2010: Starting October 1, 2010, the residential solid waste and recycling collection fee will increase to $12.34 a month. That breaks down to $8.68 per month for solid waste, $2.72 per month for recycling and $0.94 cents tax. The fee increase was approved by the City Council in 2008 as part of Duncan Disposal's contract review. As Southlake's solid waste and recycling provider since 2007, Duncan has provided the City with quality service and maintains a 96.4% satisfaction rate. If you have questions about the fee increase or the City's contract, please call the City at 817-748-8400. If you have questions about your pickup days or are in need of some of Duncan's special services, please call 817-317-2424.
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Southlake residents put green in their routine! Between January 2008 and July 2010, Southlake residents put serious green in their routine! 75% of Southlake households participate in the residential recycling program and since January 2008, residents have recycled nearly 6000 tons or over 11.9 million pounds of paper, glass and plastic. That's almost 11.5 pounds recycled per household per week or 442 pounds recycled per person during the last 2.5 years.
Recycling Fast Facts
- Which Recycling Zone am I in?
- Service with Duncan Disposal started April 30, 2007
- Residential garbage and recycling rate: $11.98 (tax included)
- Pick-up times are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Duncan Customer Service Hotline: 817-317-2424
- Southlake Customer Service Hotline: 817-748-8099
Recycling FAQs
- How do I set up new service?
If you are a new resident and need to set up trash and recycling service, please contact the City of Southlake - Utility Billing office at 817-748-8051. - Where do I get a recycling bin?
Residents may pick up a recycling bin and lid when residential water service has been established by visiting the Utility Billing office on the second floor of Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Suite 200. If you are a current resident of Southlake and have not received a bin or lid, please contact the Utility Billing Office at (817) 748-8051. Additional or replacement bins can also be purchased at this office. Bins are $6.00 and lids are $4.00. - What can I recycle?
Please click here to read a current list of allowed recyclables. - Do I need to sort my recyclables?
Recyclable materials can be placed loose in the plastic bin and do not need to be sorted by material type (this includes newspapers, magazines and household paper). The materials will be sorted by Duncan Disposal at their recycling facility. - Is there any special preparation of recyclables required?
Please make sure that all bottles, jars and cans are rinsed and lids are removed before putting them into the recycling bin. - What time should I set my bin out on my recycling day?
The bin should be set at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your assigned collection day. - What if my recylables won't fit in my bin?
Place overflow material in a brown paper, clear, or blue bag beside your recycling bin. If you need more information, call Duncan Disposal at (817) 317-2424. - I recycle and want to do more. How can I be "greener?"
In addition to the City of Southlake's curbside recycling program, the City has compiled a list of additional ways to reduce and reuse materials - click here to learn more.
Questions?
- For questions about your bill, to set up new service or make changes to existing service, please contact Utility Billing at 817-748-8051.
- For questions about recyclable materials, please contact Duncan Disposal at 817-317-2424.