Fort Worth vs Haltom City

When can I put my trash bins out in Fort Worth?

Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the evening before your collection day and must be retrieved by midnight on collection day.

Where should I store my trash bins?

Bins must be stored behind the front building line or screened from public view when not set out for collection. Leaving bins at the curb continuously may result in a Code Compliance violation.

Can I keep my Haltom City trash cart in the driveway?

Only temporarily for collection. Between pickups, the cart must be stored behind the front plane of the house. Keeping a cart on an open driveway visible from the street is a property maintenance violation.

Does Haltom City require dumpster enclosures for businesses?

Yes. Commercial dumpsters must be screened on at least three sides with a 6-foot masonry or solid wood fence and a gate on the fourth side, on a concrete pad that drains to the sanitary sewer or an approved trap.

What happens if my Haltom City trash cart is cited?

Code enforcement typically issues a courtesy notice first, then a formal written notice with approximately 10 days to bring the property into compliance. Continued violation can result in citations with fines up to 500 dollars per day.