Everything You Need To Know About Dallas’ Bulky Trash Schedule

Dallas provides residents with monthly curbside collection of bulky items and brush. This service allows residents to conveniently dispose of large items and yard waste without having to haul it themselves to a landfill or transfer station. Understanding Dallas’ bulky trash schedule and policies is key to utilizing this free service effectively.

Bulky Trash Collection Overview

• Each Dallas household receives monthly bulky trash and brush collection up to 10 cubic yards at no additional charge.

• Residents can place bulky items and brush at the curb for collection starting Thursday the week prior through Sunday night before your scheduled collection week.

• Materials must be placed by 7am on Monday of your collection week.

• One time per year, you can request collection of up to 20 cubic yards by calling 311 in advance.

• Set outs exceeding 10 cubic yards without an approved oversize pickup will incur fees of $60 per 5 cubic yards. Fines may also be issued.

• You can look up your personalized collection calendar by entering your address on the Sanitation Department’s website.

What Counts As Bulky Trash?

Bulky trash includes large items that won’t fit in your roll carts such as:

• Furniture (chairs, tables, mattresses, etc)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, etc). Appliances must have refrigerant removed and tagged by a certified technician.

• Doors must be removed from large appliances.

• Small household items that are bagged or containerized.

• Other large objects such as play equipment, fixtures, etc.

What Isn’t Accepted As Bulky Trash?

These common items are NOT accepted as regular monthly bulky trash:

• Household garbage (use your roll cart)

• Recyclables like bottles, cans, paper (use your blue recycling roll cart)

• Construction debris such as concrete, lumber, dirt, rocks

• Automobile parts and tires

• Electronics like TVs and computers

• Hazardous waste including paint, chemicals, oils

• Oversized items that won’t fit on a standard collection truck

Proper Bulky Trash Set Out

To ensure your bulky trash is collected on your scheduled week, follow these set out guidelines:

• Place bulky items just behind the curb in front of your home, not along the side or in back.

• Do not place items in the street, on the sidewalk, or anywhere that blocks traffic.

• Keep 5 feet of clearance around fire hydrants, utility poles, mailboxes, etc.

• Avoid placing under low tree branches or power lines.

• Refrain from setting items out earlier than Thursday prior to your week or after 7am Monday of your scheduled collection week. Early set outs can incur fines.

• An “orange tag” means there was a set out violation that needs to be corrected before the location can be serviced on the next collection week.

Options for Oversized and Additional Pickups

For bulky trash that exceeds your free monthly cubic yard allowance or for additional pickups, you have a few options:

• Annual oversize pickup – Call 311 to schedule one 20 cubic yard pickup per year

• Cost Plus pickup – Call 311 to schedule an additional pickup for a fee of $80 for up to 10 cubic yards

• Self-haul to landfill – For large loads, self-haul directly to the McCommas Bluff Landfill

• Temporary roll off dumpster – Hire a private company to deliver a temporary dumpster if you have a large haul such as from a renovation project or cleanout

Disposal Options for Non-Accepted Items

Instead of setting these non-accepted items out as bulky trash, properly dispose of them through these methods:

• Household hazardous waste – Take to a City of Dallas HHW drop off event

• Tires – Drop off up to 6 tires per resident at the McCommas Bluff Landfill

• Car parts/fluids – Drain all fluids and take car parts containing no fluids to a metal scrap yard. Parts with fluid can go to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center.

• Electronics – Recycle TVs, computers, and other devices through City of Dallas e-waste drop off events

• Appliances – Call 311 to schedule a Special Collection pickup for $80 if the appliance contains refrigerant that must be professionally removed

Key Resources

• Sanitation Department website – Information about trash, recycling, brush and bulky collection

• Collection Day Look Up – Find your personalized collection schedule

• Dallas 311 – Call 311 to request special pickups or report issues

• Sanitation Department FAQs – Answers to common questions

• McCommas Bluff Landfill – For self-hauling large loads

Understanding Dallas’ bulky trash policies allows you to effectively utilize the city’s monthly curbside collection. Follow the guidelines to properly set out bulky items and brush. Use the provided resources to find your collection calendar, schedule special pickups, and ask questions. Properly disposing of non-accepted items through alternative disposal options will also help avoid fines. With this overview of the Dallas bulky trash schedule, you can conveniently keep your home and yard waste under control.