Solid Waste

Solid Waste is one of the divisions of the Environmental Services Department with programs including landfill operations, recycling and many of the garbage cleanups throughout the year.  

Commercial Dumpster Requirements

This document will inform you about the city requirements for garbage collection and disposal and provide steps to set up your garbage service. It will also show you how and where to put your dumpster to be in compliance with city ordinance. View Garbage Collection and Container Requirements(PDF, 2MB).

Disaster Debris Management Plan

This City of Grand Prairie Disaster Debris Management Plan (Plan) is developed, promulgated, and maintained under the following county, state and federal statutes. View Grand Prairie's Disaster Debris Management Plan(PDF, 2MB).

Solid Waste Plan

If you are planning a new development in the City of Grand Prairie, it is essential to have a well-thought-out solid waste plan in place.

Please complete the form below with all the necessary details to ensure efficient waste management for your project.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our city clean and sustainable.

**For all developments we do strongly encourage providing Recycling services. Recycling is not franchised in the city for commercial properties.** 


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Contact Us

Physical Address
1102 MacArthur Blvd.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Mailing Address
Solid Waste and Recycling
P.O. Box 534045
Grand Prairie, TX 75053

Phone: 972-237-8061
Fax: 972-237-9408
Email: recycling@gptx.org

Landfill Hours
Mon-Sat: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The landfill closes early at 3 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month.

Other Contact Information

Residential Garbage Collection
817-261-8812*

Bulky Item Collection
817-261-8812*

Recycling Information
972-237-8061

*Hold times for Republic Services can be 20 to 30 minutes during high call volume.