Bulk trash pickup rules in Dallas-area cities, compared
Every city around Dallas runs bulk trash pickup differently. Some come weekly, some once a month, and the limits range from 2 cubic yards to 10. Here is a side-by-side look at the cities we serve.
Bulk pickup at a glance
This table sums up each city's own published rules for residential bulk pickup. Tap a city to see its full page, including what the city will not take.
| City | How often | Limit | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Monthly | Up to 10 cubic yards | No construction debris or appliances with coolant |
| Irving | Weekly | Up to 4 bulky items | No construction debris, fences or tires |
| Mesquite | Weekly | Up to 8 cubic yards | Front curb only, out no more than 24 hours early |
| Rowlett | Weekly | Up to 2 cubic yards | $12.60 per extra cubic yard |
| Duncanville | Twice a month | Up to 10 cubic yards | No carpet, tires or construction materials |
| DeSoto | Monthly, by request | Up to 10 cubic yards | Up to 5 business days for pickup |
| Cedar Hill | Monthly | Up to 10 cubic yards | Fridges and AC units must be tagged freon-free |
| Sachse | Monthly | Up to 6 cubic yards | No loose construction debris |
| Richardson | By request | Items over 50 lbs | City asks for no more than 8 requests a year |
| Grand Prairie | Weekly, by phone request | Furniture and appliances | No carpet, fencing or building materials |
| Addison | By request | Single-family homes only | No appliances with refrigerants, concrete or tires |
What almost every city has in common
- Curb only. City crews pick up from the curb or parkway. You have to get everything out there yourself.
- Construction debris is out. Most cities will not take remodel debris, and several also refuse carpet, fencing, tile or concrete.
- Timing rules are enforced. Putting items out too early or too big can get a pile tagged, billed extra or cited, depending on the city.
- Homes, not businesses. City bulk pickup is for residents. Businesses and, in some cities, apartments are not covered.
When it makes sense to hire a hauler instead
- You cannot wait for your collection week
- The items are inside the house, upstairs or in the attic
- You have more than your city's limit, like a full garage or house
- It is something the city will not take, such as remodel debris or a refrigerator
We price by how much space your items take up in our trailer, and you get the price before we lift anything. Pickups start at $150 for a minimum load, and a full trailer runs $700 to $900. See our full pricing.
Sources: each city's official sanitation or trash page, linked on the city pages above. Carrollton, Farmers Branch, University Park, Balch Springs, Lancaster, Plano, Garland and Highland Park are not in the table because we could not confirm all of these details from their published pages. Check with those cities directly.
Last updated October 2026. City rules change, so check your city's website before setting anything out. This post is general information.
Common questions
Which Dallas-area city has the strictest bulk pickup limit?
Of the cities in this table, Rowlett's weekly limit of 2 cubic yards is the smallest, with extra volume charged at $12.60 per cubic yard.
Do cities pick up construction debris?
Most do not. Dallas, Irving, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Sachse and Grand Prairie all exclude construction or building materials from curbside bulk pickup.
Can I put bulk trash out early?
Usually not. Most cities set a window, like Mesquite's 24 hours or Dallas's Thursday through Sunday before your week, and early piles can be tagged or cited.
Do you serve all of these cities?
Yes. We serve Dallas and the cities around it, including every city in this table.