North Richland Hills's Trash & Recycling: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles trash & recycling a little differently. In North Richland Hills, Texas, there are 2 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.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Republic Services collects residential trash and recycling in North Richland Hills through a city contract. Service is weekly for trash and every other week for recycling, with carts placed curbside by 7 AM on collection day.

Key details: Hauler: Republic Services. Trash Frequency: Weekly. Recycling: Biweekly. Set Out Time: By 7 AM. Contact: (817) 427-6400.

Cart placement, after-hours placement, and improper set out may result in warning notices. Persistent violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 500 dollars per day.

North Richland Hills is more permissive than most cities when it comes to pickup rules & schedules. That said, there are still limits.

Bulk Item Disposal

NRH residents receive scheduled bulk trash and brush pickup through Republic Services. Items such as furniture, appliances, and yard debris are picked up on designated days, with size and quantity limits and restrictions on hazardous materials.

Key details: Schedule: Regular trash day. Volume Limit: 4 cubic yards. Brush: 4-foot bundles, 40 lbs. Freon Appliances: Freon removed first. Hazardous Waste: County events only.

Setting out prohibited items (tires, HHW, large construction debris) is a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars. Items may be left uncollected with a tag.

The rules around bulk item disposal in North Richland Hills lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, North Richland Hills gives residents more room on trash & recycling. 2 of the 2 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

Keep in mind that North Richland Hills can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.