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 and freezers need a certified technician's tag showing refrigerant was removed.
Electronics
Not acceptedTire
LimitedUp to 4 passenger tires; crews may take up to a week to retrieve them.
Yard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedTree waste up to 8 inches in diameter and 10 feet long.
Construction debris
LimitedOnly resident-generated building material up to 4 cubic yards; no shingles, brick, plaster or concrete. Contractor debris is not collected.
Household hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Up to 8 cubic yards per set-out, including up to 4 cubic yards of resident-generated building material. Up to 4 passenger tires.
Set-out rules
Set out from 6 pm the Friday before until 7 am on collection day, just behind the curb. Not in the street or on sidewalks, and not under wires, signs or mailboxes.
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Electronics
- Paint and chemicals
- Dirt, sod, soil
- Roofing or shingles
- Gas or coolant appliances without a tag
- Contractor debris
Other options
Residential Drop-Off locations (proof of address) and Environmental Service Centers.
Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Houston?
Occupied residential units with City service; not multi-residential structures with more than 8 units.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Houston?
Collected every other month in even-numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec), up to 6 times a year. Look up your date by address.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Houston?
Up to 8 cubic yards per set-out, including up to 4 cubic yards of resident-generated building material. Up to 4 passenger tires.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Houston?
Household garbage, Electronics, Paint and chemicals, Dirt, sod, soil, Roofing or shingles, Gas or coolant appliances without a tag, Contractor debris.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Heavy Trash Collection ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026