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 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

NRH provides curbside single-stream recycling to all residential customers through Republic Services. Recycling is voluntary but encouraged, with a biweekly pickup schedule and guidelines limiting contamination to preserve processing value.

Key details: Frequency: Every other week. System: Single-stream. Cart Size: 95 gallon. Plastic Bags: Not accepted. Participation: Voluntary.

Recycling participation is voluntary. Contaminated carts may be rejected (trash fine applies if persistent). Recycling center contamination can incur fees passed back through the city contract.

The rules around recycling requirements in North Richland Hills lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

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.

Bin Placement Rules

NRH requires trash and recycling carts to be stored out of public view between collections, typically behind the front building line or inside a garage. Carts can be set curbside no earlier than the evening before pickup and must be returned within 24 hours.

Key details: Storage Location: Behind front building line. Earliest Set Out: Evening before. Retrieval: Within 24 hours. Clearance: 3 feet around cart. Orientation: Wheels to curb, handle in.

Violations start with a warning. Subsequent violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines of 50 to 500 dollars per day. HOAs may impose additional fines for CCR violations on screening.

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 Bottom Line

North Richland Hills'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 North Richland Hills is broadly strict or permissive.

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.