ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) My journey to homemade banana pudding started in an unexpected place. Well, it started with bananas obviously, and the recycling program from The City of Rockwall. In our house, we’re slowly adjusting to the City’s new recycling program. While I genuinely appreciate the effort (yay, Earth), the transition has required […]
Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2026) – Beginning January 12, 2026 changes to Rockwall resident garbage and recycling collection are listed below. Effective January 12, 2026: · Garbage and recycling will be collected one time per week · All residents should check the new schedule map to see their new collection day · Only Republic Services supplied carts will be emptied Garbage: blue […]
Rockwall, TX (December 29, 2025) – Beginning January 2026, the City of Rockwall will implement updates to its garbage, recycling, brush, and bulk collection provided through Republic Services. Residents are encouraged to visit the City’s website for full details, maps, and frequently asked questions. Garbage & Recycling Collection Updates New Cart Delivery & Old Cart Removal · Every […]
Rockwall, TX (December 12, 2025) – Beginning January 2026, the City of Rockwall will implement updates to its garbage, recycling, brush, and bulk collection provided through Republic Services. Residents are encouraged to visit the City’s website for full details, maps, and frequently asked questions. What’s Changing: Bulk & Brush Collection Starting January 1, 2026, the size limit […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2022) – Beginning Thursday, July 7, residents will need to have their trash and recycling out by 6 a.m. on their designated pickup days. This move will help protect Republic Services employees from the excessive heat later in the day. The previous time to have trash out was 7 a.m., and rolling […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 – Once the Christmas season comes to a close and you’re ready to toss your live tree, the City of Rockwall urges you to do so responsibly. The City of Rockwall has a program to recycle trees and use the mulch in public parks. Tree drop-off begins Monday, December […]
(HEATH, TX – Nov 10, 2015) Recycle your E-Waste by dropping your items at the Free Electronic Waste Collection Event co-sponsored by the City of Heath on Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. to noon at Maurine Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 549. E-waste is any electronic equipment that is no longer needed in your home or […]
ROCKWALL (March 31, 2014) The 14th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 5 from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities of pesticides, […]
Next Free E-Waste Collection offered April 13 (HEATH, April 3, 2013) The City of Heath was recognized by the Environmental Co-Op for being a Top Recycler among area cities. Heath residents turned in more than 27,600 pounds of electronic waste at two Co-Op Collection Events hosted in 2012. Residents can build on this success by […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s art students recently created flowers using recycled water bottles. The flowers were inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly, who currently has an exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. Pictured are Denise Hoover’s 5th grade students. Thanks to Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary, for sharing this photo. To submit your […]