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Lubbock, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 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.

Source: Lubbock Solid WasteView official code

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

How do I schedule bulk pickup?
Call 311 or use the City of Lubbock website to request scheduled bulk collection.
Can I put out construction debris?
No. Residents must haul C and D waste to the landfill or hire a private contractor.

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