Harlingen, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Every 4-6 weeks
- Volume limit
- 2 cubic yards/month
- Setout window
- Announced week only
- Excludes
- Brick, concrete, metal debris
Summary
Harlingen collects heavy bulky waste like furniture and mattresses every 4-6 weeks, capped at two cubic yards per residence.
The city shall provide services for the collection of furniture, mattresses, box springs, water heaters, lumber, and roofing material... Heavy bulky waste collections... shall be restricted to a pile of waste no larger than two cubic yards per month.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4546847; v3 updated 2025-07-16).
Full Breakdown
The city picks up furniture, mattresses, box springs, water heaters, lumber and roofing material every four to six weeks for residential customers, limited to a pile no larger than two cubic yards per month. Items must be set out during the published collection week only, not bagged or boxed, and placed clear of meters, mailboxes and vehicles. Brick, concrete, gravel, metal and similar heavy debris are excluded: residents must arrange their own disposal for those. Extra pickups run at the special pick-up rate.
Violations & Fines
Putting bulky items out outside the announced collection week, or blocking meters/mailboxes with waste, means the city will not collect it and it must be removed by the customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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