Getting rid of bulky items in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth collects bulk waste at the curb once a month, up to 10 cubic yards free. Refrigerators and other coolant appliances are not collected at the curb but are accepted at the City's four Drop-Off Stations.

Last checked against the official City of Fort Worth Environmental Services (Solid Waste) website.

Pick your item

Monthly bulk waste collection: the basics

Who can use it

  • For households that receive City curbside garbage and recycling collection. Curbside services are provided by Waste Management.
  • Drop-Off Stations are open to Fort Worth homeowners and some renters with a current water bill showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license.

How to book

  1. No appointment. Find your assigned bulk week on the City's bulk collection schedule (PDF map).
  2. Questions: 817-392-1234 (7 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday).

Setting items out

  • Have items at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of your assigned week. You can set out as early as 6 p.m. the Friday before.
  • Crews have until the following Saturday at 5 p.m.
  • One pile per household, at least 2 feet from trees, mailboxes, water meters and fences, and not under low branches.

Fees

  • Up to 10 cubic yards is free.
  • Out-of-cycle or non-compliant piles: $123.52 per 5 cubic yards, then $107.40 per 5 cubic yards, up to 30 cubic yards ($123.52 minimum).

Drop-off options

  • Brennan, 2400 Brennan Ave.
  • Southeast, 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy.
  • Old Hemphill Road, 6260 Old Hemphill Rd.
  • Hillshire, 301 Hillshire Dr.
  • Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday and Monday.
  • Single-axle trailers up to 8 feet long only. No box trucks or dual-axle trailers.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.