What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
Call to confirmMattress
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Not acceptedAppliances containing coolant, gasoline or other chemicals (air conditioners, refrigerators, lawnmowers) go to a City Drop-Off Station.
Electronics
Not acceptedComputers and other electronics go to a City Drop-Off Station.
Tire
Not acceptedResidents can drop off four tires every six months at City Drop-Off Stations.
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedBagged trash and anything that fits in the brown garbage cart is not bulk.
Limits
One pile per household, up to 10 cubic yards (about 8 ft long, 6 ft wide and 6 ft tall) at no charge.
Set-out rules
Out by 7 a.m. Monday of your assigned week, as early as 6 p.m. the Friday before. Keep the pile at least 2 feet from trees, mailboxes, water meters and fences, and not under tree branches. After pickup, wait until next month's week to set out more.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| out-of-cycle or non-compliant pile, first 5 cubic yards (minimum) | $123.52 per 5 cubic yards |
| out-of-cycle or non-compliant pile, each additional 5 cubic yards up to 30 | $107.40 per 5 cubic yards |
Not accepted
- Trash or garbage in plastic bags
- Leaves, grass or yard trimmings in plastic bags
- Automobile parts, batteries and tires
- Contractor remodeling and demolition debris
- Electronics such as computers
- Appliances with coolant, gasoline or chemicals
- Dirt, rocks, concrete or ceramic tile
- Root balls or stumps over 18 inches with dirt
- Liquids, poisons or explosives
- Glass
Other options
Bulk waste can be taken free to any of four city Drop-Off Stations open to Fort Worth homeowners and some renters.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Fort Worth?
Households that receive city curbside garbage and recycling collection.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Fort Worth?
Bulky items are collected once a month during your assigned bulk week; a PDF schedule map on the city page shows which week is yours. Crews have until the following Saturday at 5 p.m. to finish. No booking is mentioned; residents simply set items out during their assigned week.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Fort Worth?
Free for one pile up to 10 cubic yards. Piles set out at the wrong time or containing banned items are charged $123.52 per 5 cubic yards, then $107.40 per additional 5 cubic yards, up to 30 cubic yards.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Fort Worth?
One pile per household, up to 10 cubic yards (about 8 ft long, 6 ft wide and 6 ft tall) at no charge.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Fort Worth?
Trash or garbage in plastic bags, Leaves, grass or yard trimmings in plastic bags, Automobile parts, batteries and tires, Contractor remodeling and demolition debris, Electronics such as computers, Appliances with coolant, gasoline or chemicals, Dirt, rocks, concrete or ceramic tile, Root balls or stumps over 18 inches with dirt, Liquids, poisons or explosives, Glass.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Population (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026