If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a week day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Monday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Home Waste Services in Van Buren, AR
Residential Trash Pickup
Van Buren has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service & Collection Information
WM provides weekly trash collection in customer-provided bags or cans. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify".
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. The capacity of a personal container has to be no greater than 96 gallons. Do not overfill your container – the lid must close tightly. If using bags, no more than six (6) bags will be collected per service day.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Set Up New Residential Service
For new service starts, please contact the City of Van Buren.
Report a Missed Pickup
If your container was curbside by the specified time and not emptied, click here to report a missed pickup via the link that will appear under the "Next Pickup" section after 6 p.m. on your service day and will remain for 72 hours. Missed pickups cannot be scheduled if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service.
If you do not see the "Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service" link, that means you are not eligible or are outside the specified time.
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Recycling 101
Watch Recycling 101 to learn about the Three Basic Rules of recycling:
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables
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