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
LimitedRefrigerators, freezers and AC units must be certified refrigerant-free by a professional with the tag attached.
Electronics
AcceptedTelevisions are listed as accepted.
Tire
Call to confirmYard waste
Not acceptedBrush and branches
Not acceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Each item must weigh less than 150 pounds. Refrigerators, freezers and AC units need a refrigerant-free tag.
Set-out rules
Items must be at your collection point by 7 a.m. on your Saturday. Dates can shift for CWD holidays.
Not accepted
- Car parts
- Construction or demolition waste
- Dead animals over 10 pounds
- Extra household trash
- Fence materials
- Household chemicals
- Remodeling materials
- Rugs or carpet larger than 6 feet
- Tree limbs or trunks
- Yard trimmings
- Kitchen sinks
Other options
Allen residents can drop off up to two loads of household trash a month at NTMWD facilities (Custer Road Transfer Station, Plano) with a water bill and matching Texas ID.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Allen?
Allen residential trash customers with City of Allen solid waste service. Not for extra bags or boxes of household trash.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Allen?
Collected automatically once a month on an assigned Saturday set by your regular trash day: Monday = 1st Saturday, Tuesday = 2nd, Wednesday and Thursday = 3rd, Friday = 4th. No booking needed for the monthly pickup. For extra or oversized loads, request a quote from CWD for a fee.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Allen?
The monthly bulky pickup is part of regular service. Special collection by CWD costs extra by quote.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Allen?
Each item must weigh less than 150 pounds. Refrigerators, freezers and AC units need a refrigerant-free tag.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Allen?
Car parts, Construction or demolition waste, Dead animals over 10 pounds, Extra household trash, Fence materials, Household chemicals, Remodeling materials, Rugs or carpet larger than 6 feet, Tree limbs or trunks, Yard trimmings, Kitchen sinks.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulky Item Collection | Allen, TX ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Do-It-Yourself Disposal | Allen TX ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026