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

Because Tarrant County does not provide residential collection in unincorporated areas, bulk disposal is handled through three main channels. First, most private haulers offer bulk pickup as an add-on service, typically with advance scheduling and per-item fees ranging from 25 to 75 dollars for furniture, mattresses, appliances, and similar large items. Freon-containing appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners must have refrigerant professionally removed (EPA Section 608 requirement) before disposal, and haulers often charge extra for this step. Second, residents can take bulk items directly to permitted transfer stations or landfills, including the Arlington Landfill, IESI Dallas Landfill, or regional facilities, paying per-load tipping fees. Third, the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, paint, batteries, and used oil from Fort Worth and certain partner-city residents; Tarrant County periodically holds mobile collection events for unincorporated residents. Illegal dumping of bulk items along county roads or in rural areas is a criminal offense under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 365.012, with penalties ranging from fines under 500 dollars for small quantities up to state jail felony for dumping over 1,000 pounds. The Tarrant County Sheriff Office and TCEQ investigate illegal dumping reports.