Special handling required

How to Dispose of Food Scraps in Dallas, TX

Food scraps go in Dallas residential garbage service unless your address has a specific organics program. Never put food waste in recycling. Keep chemicals and batteries for HC3.

Category: OrganicsCity program · City of Dallas Sanitation — Brush and Bulky Item CollectionVerified 2026-08-10
StatusSpecial handling required
CurbsidePossible / program
Fee noteRegular garbage cart unless organics program applies at your address
PathwayDallas residential garbage cart
Verified2026-08-10
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Curbside pickupYes / organics stream
Average tipping feeRegular garbage cart unless organics program applies at your address
Hazardous ratingLow
Nearest facility typeDallas residential garbage cart
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

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Brush for food?

No — brush/bulky is for yard/bulky materials.

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