GARBAGE COLLECTION
Garbage service is provided by Allied Waste Services.
New Service
Contact Allied Waste Services - 817-332-7301
Pickup Time
Pickup is once a week on Wednesday mornings.
Fees
Residential garbage fee is included on your monthly water billing. Commercial Fees vary.
Recycle Information
Did you know that we as Americans create more waste than in any other country on Earth? The average American throws away between four and five pounds of trash every day! When we drop something in a trash can, we might think of it as being long gone, but the fact is that most of that solid waste remains somewhere. About three-quarters of it winds up in landfills piled on top of things our parents and grandparents threw away decades ago!
Landfill space is becoming scarce in many areas and it is very expensive to open a new landfill. But much of what winds up in our landfills could actually find other uses and relieve some of the burden on our environment -- and our pocket books.
The City of Newark offers curbside recycling collection weekly. Plus, there are many items that can be reused by your family or by a variety of community groups rather than thrown away.
Read more in this area to find out how you can ... Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!
Curbside Recycling
The City of Newark offers weekly residential curbside pickup of recycling materials. Residents may pick up a recycling bin and lid when residential water service has been established by visiting the Newark City Hall, 310 FM 718, Newark, 76071. If you are a current resident of Newark and have not received a bin or lid, please contact the City Hall at (817) 489-2201.
Recycling Basics - A Simplified Guide to Recycling
Recyclable materials can be placed loose in the plastic bin and do not need to be sorted by material type (this includes newspapers, magazines and household paper).
Please make sure that all bottles, jars and cans are rinsed and lids are removed before putting them into the recycling bin.
The bin should be set at the curb by 7:00 AM on Wednesday.
The following items can be placed in your recycling bin:
Recyclable:
Aluminum Cans -
Aluminum foil and cans - rinsed
Food and beverage containers
Pie plates or other foil containers
Glass -
Clear, COLORLESS glass bottles and jars
Food and beverage containers only
Remove metal rings or foam labels; throw away lids
Plastic-
Milk jugs, water bottles and detergent bottles
Must have #1 to #7 imprinted on bottom.
Dispose of caps and step on milk jugs or containers to flatten.
Steel/tin cans -
Food and beverage containers - rinsed
Empty aerosol cans
Paper-
Newspaper, magazines, and catalogs - dry (damp accepted but not wet)
Junk mail, household paper and cardboard (including boxes - must be broken down)
NOT Recyclable:
Glass-
Brown, green or other colored glass
Drinking glassware
Light bulbs
Window glass
Dishes
Plastic-
Plastic bags or plastic wrap
Prescription bottles
Paper-
Foil backed paper inserts or wrappers
Telephone books
Corrugated cardboard
Pizza boxes
Wrapping paper
Paper with food stains
Tissue, napkins
Paper towels or plates
Wax paper
Boxes-
Wax coated (milk/drink) boxes
Freezer boxes
Fast food boxes
Take-out boxes
Paperboard with plastic windows (Kleenex, pasta, etc.)
Other-
Paint, gas or fuel cans
Appliances or broken toys
Car parts or scrap
Aluminum doors or windows
Siding or gutters
Bake ware, pots, pans or utensils
Foam cushions
Lawn furniture
Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
Hangers
Recycling Information
Eco-Friendly "Green" Alternatives
In addition to the City of Newark's Curb Side Recycling Program, we would like to offer additional alternative ways to Reduce and Reuse materials!
REDUCE!
One easy way to ease the burden on landfills is to reduce the amount of waste we produce each day. That can be as easy as using one paper napkin instead of two, or as involved, (and ultimately rewarding), as placing a compost bin in your backyard to produce your own nutrient-rich mulch.
It also is important to reduce our use of valuable natural resources, such as fresh water. Simple steps can not only preserve our limited water supply, but can help lower your monthly water bill. Please click on the link below for some easy tips on compost and mulch and litter reduction.
Compost and Mulch
REUSE!
Every day, tons of materials are taken to landfills that could be given new life if reused properly. Consider reusing, rather than throwing away, some of the items listed below:
Athletic Shoes-
Many charities will not accept used shoes. NIKE sponsors the Reuse-A-Shoe program, which takes in used sneakers of all brands, grinds up selected parts and remanufactures them into playground padding, gymnastics mats and running tracks that are donated to organizations nationwide. For information, call (800) 806-6453 or visit www.NIKEbiz.com.
Buy Recycled:
Purchase paper products made from recycled materials whenever possible. Look and ask for these products at your local supermarket or visit Seventh Generation's website for more information on stores that carry these products.
Books:
You have many options when disposing of unwanted books. Some people prefer to sell them to a used bookstore for a little extra cash. Many charities also accept book donations to be sold for needed cash.
Clothing:
There are many worthwhile organizations that distribute used clothing to the community, either through thrift stores or through direct gifts. Groups to consider include Goodwill and many area churches that operate charitable clothes closets. You also could "hand down" used clothing to family members or friends, or hold a yard sale.
Coat Hangers:
Most dry cleaners will gladly accept your extra clothes hangers. This also can help save you money in the long run because the cleaner doesn't have to spend as much money to buy new hangers. Some cleaners have even been known to offer a slight discount for returning hangers.
Computer Equipment-
Depending on the brand computer you are trying to dispose of, you may be able to dispose of these items for free. Through a new Texas regulation, all computer manufacturers are required by law to provide free recycling services to all individual-use consumers in Texas. Browse this website for your brand and information about how to get the item to the manufacturer:
www.texasrecyclescomputers.org .
Also, many Goodwilllocations will also accept e-waste.
Televisions and Electronics-
Best Buy, Inc. recently expanded their electronics recycling program and will now be accepting up to two devices per day per customer at any Best Buy store. They will accept most consumer electronics, including televisions and monitors up to 32 inches, desktop computers, notebooks, videocassette recorders, DVD players and phones. A $10 recycling fee will apply to any unit with screens, such as televisions and computers. Customers instantly will receive a $10 Best Buy gift card in exchange for the recycling fee. The fee does not apply to any of Best Buy's exclusive-branded products, such as Insignia, Dynex and VPR Matrix. Appliances are not covered under the program.
For televisions and other screens larger than 32 inches, Goodwill is a good local option.
Eyeglasses-
The Lions Club International refurbishes used eyeglasses through its Give the Gift of Sight Program, and distributes them to people in need worldwide, either due to economic hardships or because of natural disasters or other difficulties. You can donate your used eyeglasses in a drop box at LensCrafters stores or call (800) 541-5367 for more information.
Furniture-
Many charities accept furniture donations to be sold in thrift stores or given directly to families in need. Some will even pick up your donation, including Salvation Army.
Household Goods-
Many charities accept furniture donations to be sold in thrift stores or given directly to families in need. Groups to consider include Goodwill and Salvation Army.
Large Items and Appliances-
Many charities accept donations of large appliances to be sold in thrift stores or given directly to families in need. Some will even pick up your donation, including the Salvation Army.
Magazines-
Some nursing homes and preschools accept donations of magazines either for reading or for crafts. Call around for information.
Plastic Film Canisters-
Plastic film canisters can be returned to many area photo finishers, including photo labs at Walgreens and Wal-Mart.
Plastic Grocery Bags-
Many stores have collection points set up near the front door for plastic grocery bags, which cannot be placed in curbside recycling bins. Look for collection boxes at Wal-Mart, Albertson's and Kroger or better yet, purchase durable canvas or nylon grocery bags that can be re-used everytime you visit the grocery store. You can visit www.reusablebags.com or shop around on the internet for more environmentally friendly and attractive solutions.
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