Laredo, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Frequency
- Monthly by request
- Brush Size
- Under 4 ft, 6 in diameter
- Appliances
- Refrigerant removed
- Prohibited
- Construction debris, hazmat
- Scheduling
- 48 hr advance notice
Summary
Laredo offers scheduled bulky waste pickup for items that do not fit in the regular cart. Residents must call to arrange collection. Brush and bulky items are collected on separate routes with size and material limits.
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) a fire is ignited as a result of the conduct
Full Breakdown
The City of Laredo Environmental Services Department provides bulky waste and brush collection for single-family residents on a scheduled basis, typically one bulky pickup per month per household. Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses, appliances (with refrigerant removed and documented), and tied bundles of brush (branches under 4 feet long and 6 inches diameter). Prohibited from bulky pickup: construction debris, hazardous waste, tires (limit 4 per year at designated events), electronics (e-waste collection events), and yard waste in plastic bags (must be paper or tied). Residents call the department or use the online portal at least 48 hours before desired pickup. Items must be placed at the curb the night before the scheduled date.
Violations & Fines
Placing prohibited materials out for bulky pickup or setting items out without scheduling can result in non-collection and code enforcement fines of $75 or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a bulky pickup?
Can I put construction debris out for bulky pickup?
Sources & Official References
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