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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Austin
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Austin offers on-demand bulk pickup: schedule up to three bulk, brush, and household hazardous waste collections per year. Set items out by 5:30 a.m., separate metal from non-metal, and keep piles clear of obstacles. Use Austin 3-1-1 to report illegal dumping.
Service type
Up to three on-demand collections per calendar year per service; schedule via Austin Recycles app, online, or 311; set out by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day.
Limits
Fees: Included in base Austin Resource Recovery service; extra-trash fees may apply if items are bagged as trash; tire fees apply at drop-off centers.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Furniture, Appliances (doors removed), Household carpet, Lawn mowers (drain gas and oil), Nail-free lumber and pallets, Passenger car tires (no rims; limit 8)
- Not accepted
- Household trash and cardboard boxes, Brush or yard waste, Hazardous materials, Mirrors, sheet glass, or tile, Construction or remodeling debris, Boats, trailers, motorcycles, or tires on rims
- Holiday shifts
- Collections may shift during holiday weeks; confirm through the My Schedule or Austin Recycles app.
Official service info
Source: City of Austin - On-demand Bulk, Brush and Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Austin, Texas. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Up to three on-demand collections per calendar year per service; schedule via Austin Recycles app, online, or 311; set out by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day.. Accepted items: Furniture, Appliances (doors removed), Household carpet, Lawn mowers (drain gas and oil), Nail-free lumber and pallets, Passenger car tires (no rims; limit 8). Not accepted: Household trash and cardboard boxes, Brush or yard waste, Hazardous materials, Mirrors, sheet glass, or tile, Construction or remodeling debris, Boats, trailers, motorcycles, or tires on rims. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/texas/austin
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.