What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedE-waste and televisions are listed as household hazardous waste, not bulky waste.
Tire
LimitedUp to 4 tires.
Yard waste
LimitedUp to 6 bags.
Brush and branches
LimitedUp to 6 bundles, branches cut shorter than 4 feet.
Construction debris
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste is only taken at the annual HHW collection day.
Household trash
Call to confirmLimits
Up to 6 bags of yard waste, 6 bundles of branches cut under 4 feet, and 4 tires; carpet must be rolled, tied and cut under 4 feet.
Set-out rules
Do not put bulky items out more than 24 hours before your scheduled collection day or you may be fined.
Not accepted
- Household hazardous waste
- Electronics and televisions
Other options
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in New Orleans?
Residential properties with four units or fewer under one roof. Small businesses and larger buildings are not eligible and must use private collection.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in New Orleans?
Bulky waste is collected by request on your scheduled solid waste collection day. The French Quarter and Downtown Development District have separate sanitation rules. Call 311 to request bulky waste collection.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in New Orleans?
Up to 6 bags of yard waste, 6 bundles of branches cut under 4 feet, and 4 tires; carpet must be rolled, tied and cut under 4 feet.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in New Orleans?
Household hazardous waste, Electronics and televisions.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Trash Collection - City of New Orleans ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Sanitation - City of New Orleans ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026