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Allen, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Frequency
Weekly with trash
Volume Limit
4 cubic yards
Brush
4 ft lengths, bundled
Bundle Weight
40 lbs max
Freon
Tag required

Summary

Allen provides weekly bulk item collection on the regular trash day. Residents may set out up to 4 cubic yards of bulk items per week including furniture, appliances (Freon removed), and bundled brush. No advance scheduling required.

Sec. 365.012. ILLEGAL DUMPING; DISCARDING LIGHTED MATERIALS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state.(a-1) A person commits an offense if:(1) the person discards lighted litter, including a match, cigarette, or cigar, onto open-space land, a private road or the right-of-way of a private road, a public highway or other public road or the right-of-way of a public highway or other public road, or a railroad right-of-way; and(2)

Source: CWD Allen Residential ServiceView official code

Full Breakdown

Bulk item collection is included with standard residential service. Items must be set out by 7:00 AM on the regular collection day. Brush must be cut to 4 foot lengths and bundled with twine (no wire), weighing no more than 40 pounds per bundle. Refrigerators and air conditioners require a Freon removal tag from a licensed HVAC technician. Construction debris, tires, batteries, and hazardous waste are excluded. The annual Household Hazardous Waste and e-waste events provide free disposal for excluded items.

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