Welcome to Republic Services of
Sunnyvale, TX
At Republic Services, we are committed to providing reliable and responsible recycling and waste disposal solutions day in and day out. With a 99.9% pickup reliability rate and a 42% better safety performance than industry average, we work to ensure safe and dependable solutions for your home, business, and community.
Customer Service #:
972-225-4207
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday Schedule
We observe the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Should any of these occur on a Tuesday or Friday then services will continue the next day.
Trash / Recycling Pick Up Schedule
Be sure your containers are at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day to ensure collection
Republic Services picks up in Sunnyvale weekly on Tuesday and Friday.
There is no limit to the number of trash cans residents set out, as long as it's safe and manageable for the Republic Services crew.
Brush will be picked up as long as it's cut in four-foot sections and stacked three-feet high or less.
Republic Services will pick up appliances with the freon removed and that have been tagged by a professional service.
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Start here to find the frequently asked questions about waste disposal, recycling, and other waste management topics.
We observe the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If your normal collection day falls on or after the holiday, it will be delayed by one day. Holidays falling on the weekend, will not delay collection.
Recycling
Most people who cook at home think nothing of putting leftover grease, oil, and food scraps down the drain, but fats, oils and grease (FOG) that combine with food particles can clog pipes in sanitary sewer lines and can cause serious backups. The following is a list of instructions for residents to follow to avoid expensive plumbing repairs and sewer overflows.
Do
- Put grease in covered collection containers. When hardened, place in trash can.
- Scrape food scraps from dishes into trash cans and dispose of in household trash.
- Avoid using the garbage disposal for this type of clean up.
- Remove oil and grease from dishes, pans, fryers and griddles. Cool first before skimming, scraping or wiping off excess grease.
- Prewash dishes and pans with cold water before putting them in the dishwasher.
- Cover kitchen sink with a catch basket and empty into garbage can as needed.
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NOTE: for large amounts of cooking oil, do NOT place in trash. You may recycle cooking oil at the Dallas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX or drop off at the Cease The Grease Cooking Oil Recycling Station located at: Eastfield College, 3737 Motley Drive, Parking Lot 7.
Don't
- Pour oil and grease down the drain.
- Put food scraps down the drain.
- Dispose of large amounts of cooking oil in the trash.See above for instructions.
- Run water over dishes, pans, fryers and griddles to wash oil and grease down the drain.
- Rinse off oil and grease with hot water.
The following guidelines can be used in the curbside Recycling Program:
- Place your recycling cart at the curb by 7:00 am.
- Rinse containers and put the lids in your garbage.
- Labels do not have to be removed.
- Only recycle the following items:
- Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- Any color glass food and beverage bottles.
- Newspapers, magazines, box board, phone books, junk mail, chip board (cereal/cracker boxes), corrugated cardboard and high grade white paper.
- Plastic bottles marked with a recycling symbol. Rinse and remove the lids.
The following items are UNACCEPTABLE for recycling:
- Aerosol cans
- Aluminum foil
- Appliances
- Auto glass
- Bagged filmed plastics
- Batteries
- Brown paper bags
- Bubble wrap
- Cardboard
- Catalogs
- Ceramic or any other glass that is not a container
- Cereal boxes
- Christmas lights
- Coat hangers
- Disposable aluminum plates or pie cans
- Electrical cords
- Food waste
- Garden hoses
- Junk Mail
- Light bulbs
- Magazines
- Mirrors
- Paint cans
- Phone books
- Plastic wrap, bags or any other plastic item that is not marked with the recycling symbol
- Plate glass
- Scrap metal
- Sports equipment
- Stuffed animals
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam®)
- Razor blades
- Syringes
- Tempered glass
- Tires
- Wet Newspaper
- Wood yard waste
- Purchase supplies in bulk or with less packaging
- Keep mailing lists updated to reduce wasted or returned mail
- Receive and pay bills electronically
- Use both sides of paper when possible
- Rent or borrow tools and equipment for limited use
- Lease office equipment
- Leave grass clippings on your lawn as mulch
- Buy and use durable items instead of throwaways
- Get schools to switch from disposable to plastic reusable lunch trays
- Use cloth napkins and towels
- Start a compost pile at your home, school or office
- Start a recycling program at your school or office
- Recycle toner cartridges
- Take used motor oil to a collection center or business that accepts and recycles it
- Call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit
www.rbrc.org to find drop-off sites for rechargeable batteries in your area - Call 1-800-CLEAN-UP or visit
earth911.com for recyclers accepting electronic waste in your area (cellular phones, printers, computers, computer peripherals, etc.)
- Share magazines and books or donate to retirement homes, shelters or hospital and office waiting rooms
- Repair used items instead of purchasing new ones
- Donate usable items to charities
- Take your own canvas/reusable bags to grocery stores
- Store leftover food in reusable containers
- Choose rechargeable batteries
- Check out books from the library or buy used books
- Participate in a paint collection and reuse program
- Reuse durable coffee mugs and refillable bottles
- Buy products made from or packaged in recycled materials
- Avoid buying non-recyclable items and find out what items local recyclers accept
- Ask stores where you shop to stock items made from recycled materials
- Shop at thrift shops, consignment stores, garage sales, and classified ad
For more ideas on how to incorporate the recycling process in your everyday life, visit
Special & Hazardous Waste
These items should NEVER be mixed with regular recycling and require special handling:
- Incandescent light bulbs
- Fluorescent tubes
- Toxic material containers
- Paint
- Needles or syringes
- Hazardous waste
- Computers
- Electronics
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Residential Bulky Trash
Republic Services will collect bulk and brush on your Tuesday/Friday collection day. There is a 3 cubic yard limit per collection. Measurements for 3 cubic yards are equivalent to 3’ x 6’ x 5.5’. You may also contact Republic Services to have a supervisor conduct a site survey to provide a quote and arrange a special collection and removal for items outside the scope of the agreement.
Be sure to have your bulk/brush items at the curb by Monday at 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled bulk week.
FURNITURE
When you’re getting rid of old items like sofas and chairs, simply leave them assembled.
MATTRESSES
When disposing of mattresses, it’s helpful to wrap them in plastic for safe and efficient disposal.
LARGE APPLIANCES
Remove doors from appliances like washing machines and refrigerators (Freon must be removed prior to pickup), and washing machines.
HOME CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
Contact us to determine the types of construction debris we accept.
BRUSH WASTE
- Bundle tree, shrub, and brush trimming with newspapers, magazines or simply secure tied together forming an easily handled package not exceeding 4 feet in length or 50 pounds in weight.
- Tree limbs should be no longer than 6 feet, with the large end of the limbs placed toward the street.
- Ensure cars or other vehicles are not obstructing brush.
