Lewisville's Trash & Recycling: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles trash & recycling a little differently. In Lewisville, Texas, there are 4 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Recycling Requirements

Lewisville provides curbside single-stream recycling collection every other week for all residential customers through Community Waste Disposal as part of standard solid waste service. Each address receives a 96-gallon recycling cart. Recycling participation is voluntary and not mandated by city ordinance or Texas state law. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastic containers numbered 1 through 7, aluminum and steel cans, and glass bottles. The city encourages recycling through Environmental Services education programs and seasonal collection events but does not impose fines for failure to recycle. Contaminated loads containing plastic bags, Styrofoam, or food waste may be tagged and left uncollected.

Key details: Mandatory: No -- voluntary participation. Collection: Every other week, single-stream. Cart Size: 96-gallon. Accepted Materials: Paper, cardboard, plastic 1-7, cans, glass. Contamination Policy: Tagged and left if contaminated.

There are no penalties for not participating in curbside recycling. However, placing non-accepted materials in the recycling cart may result in the load being tagged as contaminated and left uncollected. Persistent contamination may lead to the recycling cart being removed from the address. Improper disposal of electronics and hazardous materials in any waste stream may violate state environmental regulations.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Lewisville gives residents more flexibility on recycling requirements.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Lewisville provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection for residential properties through its contracted hauler, Community Waste Disposal, under Code of Ordinances Chapter 58 (Solid Waste). Trash is collected once per week and single-stream recycling is collected every other week on the same day, with collection days assigned by neighborhood zone. Each residential address receives one 96-gallon trash cart and one 96-gallon recycling cart as part of standard service. Carts must be placed at the curb by 7 AM on collection day with the lid facing the street and at least three feet of clearance from obstructions. Holiday schedules typically shift pickup by one day for the remainder of the affected week.

Key details: Trash Collection: Weekly -- one day per zone. Recycling Collection: Every other week. Cart Size: 96-gallon trash and recycling. Placement Time: By 7 AM on collection day. Solid Waste Dept: (972) 219-3458.

Placing trash out before 6 PM the evening before collection or leaving carts at the curb past midnight on collection day may result in a code enforcement warning. Contaminating recycling loads with non-accepted materials may result in the cart being tagged and left uncollected. Persistent contamination may lead to loss of recycling service for the address.

Bin Placement Rules

Lewisville Code of Ordinances Chapter 58 and Community Waste Disposal service guidelines establish specific placement requirements for residential trash and recycling carts. Carts must be positioned at the curb with the lid facing the street so the automated collection arm can grip and empty them, with a minimum clearance of three feet from mailboxes, parked vehicles, utility poles, fire hydrants, and other carts. Carts must be set out by 7 AM on collection day and may not be placed earlier than 6 PM the evening before. All bins must be removed from the curb and returned to storage behind the front building line by midnight on collection day, though HOA communities may enforce earlier retrieval deadlines.

Key details: Cart Orientation: Lid facing street. Clearance Required: 3 feet from obstructions. Earliest Placement: 6 PM evening before. Must Be Out By: 7 AM on collection day. Retrieval Deadline: Midnight on collection day.

Leaving carts at the curb past midnight on collection day or storing them in front of the house between pickups is a code violation. First offenses typically result in a warning notice. Continued non-compliance may result in citations with fines up to $500. Improperly placed carts that are inaccessible to the automated truck will not be collected.

Bulk Item Disposal

Lewisville provides monthly bulk waste pickup for residential customers at no additional charge through Community Waste Disposal. Residents may place up to eight cubic yards of bulk items at the curb on their scheduled bulk collection week, including furniture, mattresses, appliances with doors removed, carpet, and lumber. Prohibited items include construction debris exceeding two cubic yards, hazardous waste, tires, and electronics. The city also operates the Citizens Collection Station at 1100 S. Kealy Avenue for self-haul disposal, and hosts seasonal cleanup events offering additional options for electronics and household hazardous waste disposal.

Key details: Frequency: Monthly -- one scheduled week. Volume Limit: 8 cubic yards per pickup. Cost: Included in service fee. Collection Station: 1100 S. Kealy Avenue. Solid Waste Dept: (972) 219-3458.

Placing bulk items outside the scheduled collection window may result in a code enforcement notice for visible accumulation of debris. Items left at the curb for more than one week before the scheduled bulk pickup are subject to nuisance citations. Illegal dumping carries fines up to $2,000 under city ordinance and up to $4,000 under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 365.012.

The Bottom Line

Lewisville's trash & recycling rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Lewisville is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Lewisville's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.