Fayetteville, AR Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Cart
- Single-stream blue cart
- Plastics
- Bottles and jugs #1 and #2 only
- Glass
- Separate bin, every other week
- Never Bag
- Empty recyclables loose
- Not Accepted
- Bags, batteries, Styrofoam, ceramics
Summary
Fayetteville uses a single-stream blue recycling cart for most materials, but glass must be separated into its own bin collected every other week. Curbside recycling serves single-family homes and small multi-family properties.
Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 only)
Full Breakdown
Fayetteville consolidated recycling into one blue cart (small, medium, or large) starting June 1, 2026. The cart accepts aluminum, steel, and tin cans; junk mail, printer paper, magazines, and paper bags; flattened cardboard and paperboard; and plastic bottles and jugs marked #1 and #2 only. Do not bag recyclables, empty them loose into the cart. Glass is not accepted in the cart, it goes in a separate 12 to 20 gallon bin weighing under 50 pounds, collected every other week. Plastic bags and wrap, batteries, Styrofoam, ceramics, Pyrex, and window glass are excluded. The city also runs a residential curbside food-waste (compost) program by paid subscription.
Violations & Fines
Contaminated or bagged carts may be tagged and skipped at the curb. Persistent contamination can prompt Recycling and Trash Collection Division follow-up and removal of recycling service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What goes in the Fayetteville recycling cart?
Can I bag my recyclables?
Sources & Official References
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