Bulk Trash Pickup in DFW: City-by-City Guide for 2026

Every DFW city handles bulk trash pickup differently, different scheduling systems, different limits, different items they won't take. This is a practical reference guide. Contact information and policies change, so always confirm directly with your city before scheduling. This guide gives you the framework and what to expect.

Important note: City bulk pickup rules change periodically. The information below reflects general practices as of 2026. Verify current scheduling and limits directly with your city before putting items at the curb.

Grapevine

Grapevine offers bulk item pickup through its solid waste service contractor. Residents schedule pickups in advance, items must be at the curb by 7am on your scheduled collection day. The city accepts furniture, appliances, and large household items. Hazardous materials, tires, and construction debris are not accepted. Contact Grapevine's Public Works department or call the city's utility billing line to schedule. For items the city won't take or when you need it done faster, Elrod Junk Removal is based in Grapevine and handles same-day pickups.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth provides bulk item collection for single-family residential customers through the city's solid waste system. Items are typically collected once per month on or near your regular garbage day, check your zone schedule. Residents can also schedule additional bulk pickups through the city's online portal or by calling 311. The city accepts furniture and appliances but has limits on hazardous material, tires, and construction waste. Fort Worth is a large city with multiple collection zones, confirm your zone's schedule on the city website.

Arlington

Arlington offers bulk item pickup twice per year for residential customers as part of its standard service. For additional pickups, residents can schedule through the city's waste management contractor. Arlington uses an automated truck system for regular collection, bulk items must be set out separately and scheduled to ensure a different truck comes for them. Call 817-459-6777 or visit the Arlington city website for scheduling.

Irving

Irving provides bulk trash pickup as part of residential solid waste service. Residents schedule bulk pickups in advance through the city or its contractor. Accepted items include furniture and appliances. Irving has specific guidelines about how items are staged, check the city website for current curb placement requirements. Call 972-721-2662 for scheduling.

Euless

Euless offers bulk item pickup on a scheduled basis. Contact the city's public works department or call utility services to schedule. Euless accepts furniture and large household items. Appliances with refrigerant may need special scheduling. Confirm current availability and what the city's contractor will accept before your scheduled date.

Bedford

Bedford provides bulk item collection through its solid waste service. Residents can schedule pickups through the city's utility billing department. Bedford has standard residential bulk pickup available, call City Hall or the public works department for current scheduling instructions and accepted items.

Colleyville and Southlake

Colleyville and Southlake are served by private waste management contractors through city contracts. Scheduling and policies follow the contractor's guidelines, which may differ slightly from city-operated systems. Contact your utility billing department for the current contractor and scheduling process.

Keller and Flower Mound

Both cities offer bulk pickup through contracted solid waste providers. Scheduling is typically done through the city's utility services line or online portal. Confirm accepted items, limits, and curb placement requirements before scheduling.

What bulk pickup won't take in most DFW cities

Across virtually all DFW municipalities, city bulk pickup does not accept:

• Hazardous household waste, paint, chemicals, pesticides)
• Automotive tires, in large quantities)
• Construction or demolition debris
• Liquid waste
• Items requiring special recycling, some electronics, certain appliances)

When to skip city pickup and call a junk crew

City bulk pickup makes sense for one or two items you're not in a hurry on. Call a junk crew when: you have more than a few items, you need it gone this week, not in two weeks, items are too heavy to move to the curb yourself, you have things the city won't take, or you're doing a full cleanout. We cover all of these DFW cities with same-day service when you call before noon.