Utility Providers in Arlington, WA

You should budget for two upfront costs on your first bill: a non-refundable $47.00 activation fee and a refundable $160.00 security deposit.

• Money Saving Tip: You can often waive the $160 deposit by providing a Letter of Credit from your previous water, gas, or electric provider showing 12 months of on-time payments.

Do not call the company that sends you your bill (like TXU or Reliant). You must call Oncor at 888.313.4747. Oncor owns the power lines and meters in Arlington and is the only entity that can fix an outage. Your retail provider handles billing only.

Yes. The City of Arlington requires an annual Alarm Permit ($50/year) for any residential alarm system intended to summon police. Operating without a permit can result in fines, and police may refuse to respond to unpermitted alarms.

Not necessarily. Arlington city limits extend into Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD, HEB ISD, and Fort Worth ISD. Always use the School Districts Map to verify your specific district before signing a lease.

Yes to both, with conditions.

• Glass: Unlike many neighboring cities, Arlington accepts glass bottles and jars in your blue curbside cart.

• Pizza Boxes: You can recycle the clean top lid of the box. The greasy bottom half must be torn off and thrown in the trash.

Generally yes, unless you live in the “Entertainment District” (zip codes 76011/76013 near AT&T Stadium). During Cowboys games and major concerts, the city flips open “No Parking” signs. If you park on the street during these times, or if your moving truck blocks the street, you will be towed.

Arlington does not maintain a central “No Knock” registry for residents. However, city ordinance makes it a legal offense for a solicitor to ring your doorbell if you have a “No Solicitation” sign posted conspicuously near your entrance. Solicitors are also prohibited from knocking before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. (CST).

For decades, Arlington carried a famous utility quirk: it was the largest city in America with no curbside trash carts. Residents manually tossed loose plastic garbage bags directly onto the grass or curb. The city completely modernized to automated mechanical carts to improve neighborhood aesthetics and keep local wildlife out of the trash, meaning all loose bags on the ground will now be bypassed.

If you have an overwhelming amount of junk or a massive mountain of cardboard boxes left over after unpacking, you don’t have to squeeze them into your cart. Arlington residents receive three free landfill drop-off visits per calendar year at the Arlington Landfill on Collins Street. You simply need to bring a current city water bill and a matching driver’s license to dump your non-hazardous residential waste for free.

While your automated trash cart is emptied every single week, your blue recycling cart is collected bi-weekly (every other week) on your designated trash day. All recyclables must be placed loose inside the blue bin—never bag your recycling in plastic grocery or garbage bags, as the sorting facility will flag it as contaminated waste and route it directly to the landfill.

Yes, typical of North Texas groundwater and reservoir blends, Arlington’s water is considered moderately hard to hard. While it is entirely pure and delicious to drink, the mineral content can leave minor white spots on your glassware or fixtures over time. Many local homeowners choose to utilize basic water filters or a dedicated water softener to prolong the lifespan of their dishwashers and hot water heaters.

Republic Services provides bi-weekly bulk waste pickup on your recycling day. You can place up to two cubic yards of large items (roughly the size of a standard washer and dryer side-by-side) curbside. For yard waste like branches, they must be securely bundled and tied, measuring no longer than 4 feet, or packed into biodegradable paper lawn bags.

Because Arlington uses an automated arm system on its collection trucks, space is vital. Your trash and recycling carts must maintain a strict three-foot clearance from mailboxes, trees, fences, and parked cars, and they should have at least 15 feet of overhead clearance. If a vehicle parks too close to your cart on pickup morning, the truck cannot physically grab it, and your house will be skipped.