Austin, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Free Bulk Pickups
- 2 per year by appointment
- Accepted Items
- Furniture, mattresses, appliances, large items
- Additional Pickups
- Available for a fee
- Drop-off Center
- Recycle and Reuse facility for construction debris
- Hazardous Waste
- Household Hazardous Waste facility on Todd Lane
Summary
Austin Resource Recovery provides curbside bulk item collection by appointment. Residents can schedule up to two free bulk pickups per year for large items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances. Additional pickups are available for a fee. Items must be placed at the curb on the scheduled date. Austin also operates the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center for construction debris, tires, and other materials. Hazardous waste is accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste facility on Todd Lane.
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. (b) A person commits an offense if the person receives litter or other solid waste for disposal at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, regardless of whether the litter or other solid waste or the land on which the litter or other solid waste is disposed is owned or controlled by the person.
Full Breakdown
Austin's bulk item disposal program allows residents to schedule pickup of large items that cannot fit in standard trash bins. Common eligible items include furniture, mattresses, appliances (with refrigerant properly removed), exercise equipment, and carpet. Most programs allow 3–5 bulk items per pickup, with pickups available monthly or by appointment. Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled day, not blocking sidewalks or driveways. Prohibited items typically include hazardous waste, tires, construction debris, auto parts, and electronics (which have separate recycling programs). Some cities provide 1–2 free bulk pickups per year with additional pickups at $25–$50 each. Items must not be placed out more than 24 hours before scheduled pickup.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized dumping of bulk items: $250–$1,000 fine. Items placed out too early: $50–$100 fine. Prohibited items left curbside: $100–$300 fine plus cleanup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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