Fort Worth, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Scheduling
- Call 311 or use myFW app
- Accepted Items
- Furniture, appliances, mattresses, large items
- Not Accepted
- Construction debris, tires, hazardous materials
- Appliances
- Freon must be removed before collection
- Drop-Off
- Environmental Collection Center available
Summary
Fort Worth provides scheduled bulk trash collection for large items that do not fit in the standard cart. Bulk collection is available on a scheduled basis: residents can schedule a pickup through the city's 311 system or the myFW app. Accepted items include furniture, appliances (with Freon removed), mattresses, and large household items. Construction debris, tires, and hazardous materials are not accepted for bulk pickup. The city also operates the Environmental Collection Center for drop-off disposal.
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. ... (e) An offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a Class B misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs more than five pounds but less than 500 pounds or has a volume of more than five gallons but less than 100 cubic feet.
Full Breakdown
Fort Worth provides bulk item collection on a scheduled basis, either monthly or by appointment through public works. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, and large appliances with refrigerant removed. Electronics and hazardous materials like paint or batteries are excluded and must go to designated drop-off facilities. Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled date. Excessive piles may require a special hauling fee. Construction debris is not eligible for standard bulk pickup.
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