Something New Is Rolling into Highfill!

NEW WASTE COLLECTION PROVIDER +  HIGHFILL’S FIRST CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM

HIGHFILL, Ark. — Big changes are rolling into Highfill! The City of Highfill is excited to announce a new waste collection agreement with EcoWaste Solutions and, for the first time, curbside recycling service for residential trash customers.

The new agreement will take effect December 28, 2026, with the recycling program expected to launch in early 2027.

With new carts, expanded services, and the opportunity to recycle right at your home, this transition is an exciting step forward for our growing community.

New Carts, More Services, and Updated Rates

Under the new agreement, the standard residential waste collection rate will be $19.13 per month, compared to the current rate of $18.72 per month. That’s an increase of $0.41 per month, or $4.92 per year.

Here’s what residents can look forward to:

•  A bigger trash cart! One 95-gallon cart with weekly collection.

•  A brand-new recycling cart! One 65-gallon cart with weekly curbside recycling.

•  Bulk waste collection! Two scheduled pickups per household each year.

•  Community cleanup opportunities! Two City-coordinated cleanup events annually.

All residential trash customers will receive both a trash cart and a recycling cart. Both services are included in the new monthly rate, with no separate recycling subscription required. New trash carts will be provided by EcoWaste as part of its agreement with the city and new recycling carts will be purchased with grant funding provided by The Recycling Partnership.

Highfill Is Joining the Recycling Movement!

Recycling is making its way across Northwest Arkansas, and Highfill is joining in!

Highfill received a grant from The Recycling Partnership, a U.S. nonprofit solving recycling’s toughest challenges. The grant from The Recycling Partnership, as part of its work to advance recycling in the region through its Northwest Arkansas Recycling Roadmap, will provide new recycling carts and education to residents in Highfill.

Through grant funding and technical assistance provided by The Recycling Partnership, Highfill will introduce its first curbside recycling program, giving residents a simple and convenient way to recycle at home.

And don’t worry if you’re new to recycling! Residents will receive helpful information about what can go in their recycling carts, how to prepare materials for collection, and where to place carts on pickup day. Each recycling cart will also include a handy guide right on the lid.

A Smooth Roll Into Something New

EcoWaste will officially become the City’s new waste collection provider on December 28, 2026.

We know changing service providers can bring questions, especially when new carts are involved. The City is working closely with EcoWaste and our current provider, Republic Services, to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Most importantly, residents can expect their trash collection service to continue throughout the transition.

New trash and recycling carts will be distributed as part of the rollout. While the exact delivery and exchange dates are still being finalized, residents will receive instructions before any changes to their current collection procedures are needed.

For now, there’s nothing residents need to do differently. Just keep an eye out for more information!

Keep an Eye Out — More Details Are Coming!

There’s more to share, and we’ll be keeping residents informed every step of the way.

Additional information will be provided in December about cart deliveries, collection schedules, recycling guidelines, and what to expect as the new services begin.

Curbside recycling is anticipated to launch in early 2027, and we’re looking forward to bringing this new opportunity to Highfill!

Stay connected through the City’s website, Highfill Highlights, and other official City communications.

For more information, FAQs, and future updates, visit our updated Trash page and our new Recycling page.