What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
LimitedAccepted at drop-off events (not at the NBU Service Center site; accepted for a fee at Mesquite Creek Landfill). Not listed for curbside.
Appliance
Not acceptedAppliances go to the City Recycle Center year-round.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedTire
LimitedWhole passenger car tires without rims accepted at drop-off events only.
Yard waste
Not acceptedBrush and branches
Not acceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
All items must be declared when scheduling; undeclared items may be left. Drop-off events allow up to 4 whole passenger car tires per resident.
Set-out rules
Items must be at the curb and fully accessible at the scheduled time with clear access for a lift-arm truck. Fees are non-refundable if items are moved or blocked.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| curbside bulky pickup | $43.30 |
| excess garbage tags | $21.65 for a book of five |
Not accepted
- Electronics
- Appliances (curbside)
- Green waste and brush
- Household hazardous waste
- Scrap metal
- Construction or demolition materials
- Loose or bagged trash
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Free quarterly Bulky Goods Drop Off events and the City Recycle Center for appliances.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels residents (drop-off events); curbside service is requested through the city.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in New Braunfels?
Curbside bulky pickup is scheduled in advance for a fee. The city also holds free Bulky Garbage Drop Off events once a quarter at five sites. Submit the online request form; a customer service representative calls to confirm items and collect payment in advance.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in New Braunfels?
Curbside bulky pickup is $43.30. Drop-off events are free.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in New Braunfels?
All items must be declared when scheduling; undeclared items may be left. Drop-off events allow up to 4 whole passenger car tires per resident.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in New Braunfels?
Electronics, Appliances (curbside), Green waste and brush, Household hazardous waste, Scrap metal, Construction or demolition materials, Loose or bagged trash.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulky & Excess Trash ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026