Lubbock, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Bulk Pickup
- On-call scheduled
- Freon Tag
- Required for appliances
- Excluded
- Tires, paint, C and D
- Landfill
- 100th Street and FM 1729
- HHW
- Citizens Convenience Station
Summary
Lubbock offers on-call bulky item pickup for large items like furniture and appliances with scheduled collection. Residents may also self-haul to the city landfill. Construction debris is excluded from residential service.
Sec. 365.012. ... (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.(f) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor if:(1) the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs 500 pounds or more but less than 1,000 pounds or has a volume of 100 cubic feet or more but less than 200 cubic feet.(g) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the litter or solid waste to which the offense applies:(1) weighs 1,000 pounds or more or has a volume of 200 cubic feet or more.
Full Breakdown
Lubbock Solid Waste provides scheduled bulk pickup for items too large for the cart, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, and small quantities of yard waste. Residents call 311 or schedule online to request pickup. Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, AC units) must have refrigerant-recovery certification tagged by a licensed technician before collection. Tires, batteries, motor oil, paint, and construction/demolition debris are NOT accepted in residential bulk service. The Lubbock Landfill at 100th Street and FM 1729 accepts self-hauled waste with tipping fees by weight. The Citizens Convenience Station accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, and recyclables.
Violations & Fines
Placing prohibited items (tires, hazardous waste, C and D debris) for bulk pickup is a Chapter 18 violation with fines up to $500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I put out construction debris?
Sources & Official References
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