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Memphis, TN bulk trash pickup

City of Memphis Solid Waste Division · Some details are still being checked.

Who
City of Memphis residential solid waste customers (those who pay the solid waste fee on their MLGW bill).
How
Scheduled pickup. Bulk items and yard debris beyond two bags are collected twice a month on your regular collection day, in the weeks set for your address. Check your bulk weeks in the Memphis Curbside Collection app or on the city solid waste page. No booking is described; put items out on your bulk week. Call 311 with questions.

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Cost
Collection is part of the monthly solid waste fee on the MLGW bill; no extra per-pickup charge is listed.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Accepted

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Accepted

Weekly: up to a half cubic yard of bagged, organic-only yard waste.

Brush and branches

Limited

Cut to less than 5 feet long or less than 13 inches in diameter; keep in a separate pile.

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

The city pages do not give a volume limit for bulk piles. Tree debris must be cut under 5 feet long or under 13 inches thick.

Set-out rules

Put debris at the curb where trucks can reach it from the street, with tree limbs in a separate pile away from furniture, mattresses and bagged waste. Keep vehicles at least 4 feet from the pile.

Other options

Fee-paying residents can drop off at the Collins Street or Farrisview convenience centers (bring a recent MLGW bill and photo ID) or take one truckload of non-hazardous waste to a landfill each month.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Memphis?

City of Memphis residential solid waste customers (those who pay the solid waste fee on their MLGW bill).

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Memphis?

Bulk items and yard debris beyond two bags are collected twice a month on your regular collection day, in the weeks set for your address. Check your bulk weeks in the Memphis Curbside Collection app or on the city solid waste page. No booking is described; put items out on your bulk week. Call 311 with questions.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Memphis?

Collection is part of the monthly solid waste fee on the MLGW bill; no extra per-pickup charge is listed.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Memphis?

The city pages do not give a volume limit for bulk piles. Tree debris must be cut under 5 feet long or under 13 inches thick.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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