Solid Waste and Recycling

Solid Waste Ordinance Revisions - Effective October 1, 2021

As a part of its Clean City Initiative, the Mesquite City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers. The new requirements include trash being secured in trash bags within an approved trash container, specific times on when the trash can be set out for collection and limits on bulky items. The enforcement of the new requirements will go into effect on October 1, 2021. For more information call the Solid Waste Division at 972-216-6285.

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Solid Waste Services



The Solid Waste Division is responsible for the collection and disposal of household garbage, yard waste, recycling, appliances and other discarded items. For more information on the programs and other services we offer, please click on the links below. 


To look up your garbage and recycling schedule, click

here.

Appliance Collection
Have your used, unwanted appliances collected at your home.

Large Brush/Bulky Item Collection
Have large or bulky items collected at your home.

Request Medical Sharps Pick-up
Have medical sharps picked up from your home.

Holiday Schedule
View the schedule for solid waste pick up during the holidays.

Proper Grease and Cooking Oil Disposal
Learn how to properly dispose of your used cooking greases.

Residential Recycling Program
Be Green! Recycle from the convenience of your own home.