Plano, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Service
- Scheduled curbside bulky pickup
- Items Accepted
- Furniture, appliances, mattresses
- Drop-Off
- Designated city facilities
- Special Items
- Refrigerant appliances need special handling
- Construction Debris
- Separate disposal required
Summary
Plano offers scheduled bulky item collection. Residents can arrange pickups for large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses. The city also accepts bulky items at designated facilities. Construction debris may require separate disposal. Items containing refrigerants need special handling.
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. ... (b) A person commits an offense if the person receives litter or other solid waste for disposal at a place that is not an approved solid waste site. (c) A person commits an offense if the person transports litter or other solid waste to a place that is not an approved solid waste site for disposal at the site.
Full Breakdown
Plano's bulk item disposal program allows residents to schedule pickup of large items that cannot fit in standard trash bins. Common eligible items include furniture, mattresses, appliances (with refrigerant properly removed), exercise equipment, and carpet. Most programs allow 3–5 bulk items per pickup, with pickups available monthly or by appointment. Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled day, not blocking sidewalks or driveways. Prohibited items typically include hazardous waste, tires, construction debris, auto parts, and electronics (which have separate recycling programs). Some cities provide 1–2 free bulk pickups per year with additional pickups at $25–$50 each. Items must not be placed out more than 24 hours before scheduled pickup.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized dumping of bulk items: $250–$1,000 fine. Items placed out too early: $50–$100 fine. Prohibited items left curbside: $100–$300 fine plus cleanup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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