Trash & Recycling in Springdale, AR

If you live in Springdale or are thinking about moving there, trash & recycling are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Springdale has 5 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of trash & recycling, and some of them might surprise you.

Bulk Item Disposal

Springdale Public Works collects up to 8 cubic yards of bulky waste twice a year, or 16 cubic yards once a year, per household free of charge.

Key details: Free allowance: 8 cu yd twice/year or 16 once. Paid overage rate: $18.75 per cubic yard. Minimum paid charge: $150.00 (8 cu yd min). Requirement: Call ahead to schedule pickup.

The section carries no standalone fine; noncompliant piles fall under the general accumulation and unsightly-premises rules of Sec. 102-5, punishable under Sec. 1-9.

Bin Placement Rules

Springdale requires trash and garbage containers to be hidden from view of the street when not out for collection, kept beside the dwelling and not past the front roofline.

Key details: Screening requirement: Not visible from front of dwelling. Allowed storage spot: Side of house, behind roofline. Governing section: § 102-5(1) and (3). Penalty: Fine under § 1-9.

Violating the storage-visibility or accumulation rules in Sec. 102-5 is a fine-bearing offense under Sec. 1-9 of the Springdale Code of Ordinances.

Yard Waste Collection

Springdale requires yard waste be bagged or bundled, bundles capped at four feet long and 50 pounds, and set at the curb on the scheduled pickup day, per Sec. 102-4.

Key details: Bundle limit: 4 feet long, 50 lbs max. Tree cutting limit (bulky waste): 5 feet in length. Tree-service trimmings: Owner's own removal responsibility. Curb timing: Set out on pickup date only.

Leaving oversized bundles or unbagged yard debris at the curb outside the collection window violates § 102-5's placement rules and is punishable under the general Sec. 1-9 fine schedule.

Illegal Dumping

Springdale bans throwing or dumping garbage, debris or trash on public property or another person's private property, with fines climbing from $250 to $1,000-plus for repeat offenders.

Key details: First offense fine: $250 to $1,000. Second offense fine: $500 to $1,000. Third offense fine: $1,000 minimum. Covers: Public property and others' private property.

A conviction for illegal dumping or littering brings a fine of $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, $500 to $1,000 for a second, and a minimum $1,000 for a third or later offense.

Collection Schedule

Springdale's exclusive residential trash contractor must collect solid waste weekly from every unit generating under two cubic yards per week, with one week's advance notice before any route or schedule change.

Key details: Collection frequency: Weekly. Service threshold: Under 2 cubic yards/week. Route change notice: 1 week, by mail or media. Provider: City-awarded exclusive contractor.

The code sets no separate fine for missed collections; oversight runs through the exclusive franchise contract, with general Code of Ordinances penalties under Sec. 1-9 for other chapter violations.

The Bottom Line

Springdale'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 Springdale is broadly strict or permissive.

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