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Pulaski County, AR Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Collection frequency
Once weekly, unincorporated areas
Placement rule
Within 5 feet of curb
Container
County-issued 96-gallon garbage cart
Governing agency
Pulaski County Sanitation Department
Holiday collection
Normally suspended on county holidays

Summary

Pulaski County's sanitation department collects household solid waste once a week from unincorporated areas, with residents required to place bins within five feet of the road or curb.

City-specific rules exist: Little Rock has its own collection schedule rules that differ from Pulaski County's county-level regulations. If you live in Little Rock, check the city-specific page instead.

All solid waste originating from households in the unincorporated areas of Pulaski County shall be placed within five (5) feet of the edge of the public road or street curb line nearest to the property of the residents. Residents who live on private roads, and do not meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this section, must transport their solid waste to the nearest pick up location or main thoroughfare. Solid waste thus generated and placed shall be collected once a week by department employees or entity hired by the department to collect solid waste. (b)<w:t xml:space="preserve">The Department shall collect any reasonable amount of solid waste placed, as prescribed in (a) above, in standard ninety-six (96) gallon garbage containers provided by the department, which remains the property of the entity hired by the department to collect solid waste. (c)<w:t xml:space="preserve">The term "public road" or "street" as used herein includes only dedicated county roads. Private roads are not considered dedicated roads. However, the Department will provide service on a private road under the following conditions: (1)<w:t xml:space="preserve">The road is passable to a garbage truck, to include a turnaround; (2)<w:t xml:space="preserve">There are three (3) or more households on the road;

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 20).

Full Breakdown

Under County Code § 8-18, all household solid waste in unincorporated Pulaski County is picked up once a week by the county sanitation department or its contracted hauler. Residents must set waste out in county-issued 96-gallon containers within five feet of the public road or street curb nearest their property; those on private roads not meeting service conditions must haul waste to the nearest pickup point. Yard waste like grass, branches and Christmas trees runs on a separate collection route. Collection is normally suspended on county holidays, with public notice given for any rescheduling.

Violations & Fines

Sanitation fees left unpaid past the due date get a 10 percent penalty; balances more than 90 days delinquent by October 15 go onto the county tax rolls.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is trash picked up in unincorporated Pulaski County?
Once a week. The county sanitation department or its contracted hauler collects household solid waste placed within five feet of the road or curb, per County Code § 8-18.
What container do I need for trash collection?
The county provides a standard 96-gallon garbage container, which stays county property. Only reasonable amounts placed in that cart are collected each week under § 8-18(b).
What about yard waste like grass and branches?
Yard waste such as grass, branches, and bundled trimmings up to 4'2" and 50 pounds is collected on a separate route from regular household trash, per § 8-18(d).

Sources & Official References

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