City Services
Environmental Management
Trash, recycling, brush, bulky waste - 817-392-3279- Monthly Bulk - Week of Second Monday
- Garbage Thursday
- Recycling Thursday
- Yard Trimmings Thursday
Garbage Collection
Fort Worth provides residential curbside garbage pickup one time per week in BROWN carts that are easy to roll to the curb, keep animals out of garbage, help prevent blowing litter and reduce odors.
- All garbage must be contained in plastic bags inside the brown cart. The lid MUST be closed.
- Bags left outside the cart will not be picked up (except city-issued "Pay Bags").
- Make sure the cart is at the curb by 7am on your pickup day.
- Your garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings are all picked up on the same day.
- DO NOT put carts out before 6pm the night before.
River Trails Pick-Up Day is THURSDAY
Recycling Collection
Fort Worth provides residential curbside recycling pickup once a week in BLUE carts that are easy to roll to the cub, help prevent blowing litter and keep recyclables dry.
- Put recyclables in the BLUE cart.
- Do not bag or separate recyclabless.
- Make sure the recycling cart is at the curb by 7am on your pickup day.
- Make sure the lid is closed.
- Your recycling, garbage adn yard trimmings are all picked up on the same day, once per week.
- DO NOT put carts out before 6pm the night before.
River Trails Pick-Up Day is THURSDAY
If you do not have a city-issued brown garbage cart or a blue recycling cart, call 817-392-EASY (3279)
Bulky Trash
Fort Worth households with curbside collection service have their bulky trash picked up once a month. River Trails bulky trash is picked up the week of the Second Monday of every month.
Please refer to www.fortworthgov.org/dem/pickups_bulky.htm for information on acceptable items and rule pertaining to bulky trash pickup.
Animal Care and Control
Barking dogs, animal abuse, dead animal, lost or found pet - 817-392-3737Lost and Found Pets can also be posted on the neighborhood Facebook Page or NextDoor.
Fort Worth Code Compliance
The responsibility of Code Compliance is to create a cleaner, safer and more attractive city through the prevention, enforcement, and abatement of code violations. River Trails takes Code Compliance and it's mission very seriously in order to maintain a safe and clean neighborhood for residents and their children. To assist in these efforts, River Trails has volunteer Code Rangers. Code Rangers act as the eyes of Code Compliance and report possible code violations to our Code Enforcement Officer. As a result, courtesy letters are mailed out to the possible violator reminding them of the Code Compliance ordinances governing their surroundings and their potential violation.A few common code violations include high weeds and grass, junk vehicles, debris, and open or vacant structures. If you have a code complaint, contact our Code Enforcement Officer at 817-880-4253.
Or you can Submit a Complaint Online.
| Neighborhood Investigations | ||
| Officer: | Amber Scotty | 817-880-4253 |
| Senior Officer: | Carmen Ventura | 817-999-8940 |
| Supervisor: | Carl Ellis | 817-994-6969 |
If you are interested in volunteering to be a Code Ranger, or simply want additional information, contact Bill Rhyan at 817-395-2888 or via email at rhyanbill@gmail.com
Development
Permits, inspections, licensing - 817-392-7820
The responsibilities of an NPO is to act as a liaison for issues within the neighborhood along with other responsibilities of a longer-term nature. NPO's are also engaged in addressing crime on a more focused basis and work closely with the school, churches, neighborhood associations, and Citizens on Patrol groups. They provide statistical information which advises participants when and where to patrol their neighborhood and work with the citizens to develop or expand the concept to fit their particular neighborhood.
Should your issue be an emergency situation, please dial 911.
Other Police Numbers:
Non-Emergency/or to Report Suspicious Activity - 817-335-4222
East Division 5650 E. Lancaster - Capt. B. Sudan - 817-871-5203
5924 Boca Raton - Lt. Joe Sparrow - 817-451-2368
Neighborhood Patrol Officer (NPD) BT Matthews - 817-879-4095
Citizens on Patrol (COP) - [VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]
Crime Watch/Crime Block Captains - [VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]
Library
East Regional Library, 6301 Bridge Street - 817-871-6436Fort Worth Police Department
River Trails is located in Fort Worth's East Police Division. The Police Sector for our neighborhood is NPD 4 located at 5924 Boca Raton. The neighborhood is within the boundaries of the H16 patrol beat.Our Neighborhood Patrol Officer (NPO) is
Officer BT Matthews #3965 East NPO (Neighborhood Police Officer) Unit # H516 5650 E. Lancaster Ave. Ft. Worth, Tx. 76120 (817)879-4095The responsibilities of an NPO is to act as a liaison for issues within the neighborhood along with other responsibilities of a longer-term nature. NPO's are also engaged in addressing crime on a more focused basis and work closely with the school, churches, neighborhood associations, and Citizens on Patrol groups. They provide statistical information which advises participants when and where to patrol their neighborhood and work with the citizens to develop or expand the concept to fit their particular neighborhood.
Should your issue be an emergency situation, please dial 911.
Other Police Numbers:
Non-Emergency/or to Report Suspicious Activity - 817-335-4222
East Division 5650 E. Lancaster - Capt. B. Sudan - 817-871-5203
5924 Boca Raton - Lt. Joe Sparrow - 817-451-2368
Neighborhood Patrol Officer (NPD) BT Matthews - 817-879-4095
Citizens on Patrol (COP) - [VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]
Crime Watch/Crime Block Captains - [VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]
