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
LimitedStoves, washers, dryers and water heaters are accepted; appliances with coolant are not.
Fridge or freezer
Not acceptedElectronics
Not acceptedTire
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedGrass and leaves must be bagged.
Brush and branches
AcceptedTree limbs up to 8 inches by 10 feet.
Construction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Up to 10 cubic yards per month; one 20-cubic-yard exception per calendar year.
Set-out rules
Set out Thursday through Sunday before your collection week, just behind the curb in front of the home. Not in an alley, side of the house or street. Keep 5 ft from carts and mailboxes.
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Commercial waste
- Construction debris, brick, rock, asphalt, concrete
- Glass panes, doors, mirrors
- Auto parts and tires
- Dirt and sod
- Electronics
- Roofing or shingles
- Paints and chemicals
- Appliances with coolant
Other options
Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Dallas?
Residential customers on the City utility bill; not business or commercial properties.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Dallas?
Monthly curbside collection by color-coded week. Check the calendar at dallas.gov/sanitation or call 3-1-1. No request needed for monthly collection. One oversize 20-cubic-yard exception per year can be requested online, by the Dallas 311 app or at 3-1-1.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Dallas?
Up to 10 cubic yards per month; one 20-cubic-yard exception per calendar year.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Dallas?
Household garbage, Commercial waste, Construction debris, brick, rock, asphalt, concrete, Glass panes, doors, mirrors, Auto parts and tires, Dirt and sod, Electronics, Roofing or shingles, Paints and chemicals, Appliances with coolant.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Brush and Bulky ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026