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
AcceptedHeavy appliances are listed as acceptable.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
LimitedTVs are listed as acceptable; other electronics are not listed.
Tire
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedBagged yard waste and leaves are collected separately from bulk.
Brush and branches
AcceptedCollected separately; wood up to 8 ft long and 18 in thick, no treated wood.
Construction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Bulky trash collections are limited to twelve per property within any twelve-month period.
Set-out rules
Set bulk trash at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of your collection week, separate from brush, leaves and garbage, at least 5 feet from other objects. Not in alleys, and not blocking roads, sidewalks, ditches or over water meters or low wires.
Not accepted
- 55-gallon drums
- Liquids
- Hot materials
- Building materials
- Auto parts
- Lumber
- Household garbage
- Compressed gas and propane tanks
- Insulation
- Brick and concrete
- Railroad ties
- Tires
- Cardboard boxes
- Recyclables
- Pallets
- Dirt
- Hazardous materials
- Tile
- Glass and mirrors
- Drywall
Other options
The city also runs Refuse Collection Centers for residents to drop off bulky household items.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Chattanooga?
You or a relative must live at the address. Not offered to businesses, apartment complexes or landlords.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Chattanooga?
Dedicated trucks sweep four city areas on a rotating weekly schedule, with each area served about once a month. Crews work Monday to Friday of your area's week; look up your area on the city page. Put items out by the deadline for your area's week; no booking is described on this page.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Chattanooga?
Bulky trash collections are limited to twelve per property within any twelve-month period.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Chattanooga?
55-gallon drums, Liquids, Hot materials, Building materials, Auto parts, Lumber, Household garbage, Compressed gas and propane tanks, Insulation, Brick and concrete, Railroad ties, Tires, Cardboard boxes, Recyclables, Pallets, Dirt, Hazardous materials, Tile, Glass and mirrors, Drywall.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Brush and Bulk Trash Collection ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026