The City of Dallas Sanitation Department has temporarily pause the planned transition from alley to curbside trash collection. The move will allow time to evaluate alternative options for continuing alley service where residents strongly prefer it, while maintaining safety and efficiency as top priorities.

Under the Hybrid Approach presented to the Dallas City Council in June 2025, about 26,000 households along narrow or unimproved alleys were scheduled to shift to curbside pickup in January 2026. The new pause expands the review to include all 44,000 customers living along 8- to 9-foot alleys citywide to ensure consistent consideration across neighborhoods.

During October and November, the Sanitation Department is surveying residents to gauge interest in continuing alley collection. Among the options under review is using franchised solid waste providers that may operate under different cost structures.

Raesidents ae also urged to support worker safety by keeping alleys clear of overgrown vegetation and obstructions.

For more information and updates, visit Dallas.gov/Sanitation.