How to get rid of a couch in Fort Worth, TX

Set the couch at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of your assigned monthly bulk week (as early as 6 p.m. the Friday before). Pickup is free up to 10 cubic yards. You can also take it to any of the four Drop-Off Stations for free.

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

Cost
Free up to 10 cu. yd.
When
By 7 a.m. Monday of your bulk week
Drop-off
4 free Drop-Off Stations

Option 1: City pickup (Monthly bulk waste collection)

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).

Couch rules

  • Bulky furniture is part of monthly bulk collection.
  • One pile per household, at least 2 feet from obstructions.

Setting it 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 and limits

  • 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).

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

  • Bulk waste is accepted free at the four Drop-Off Stations.
  • 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.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStores generally take furniture in gently used or like-new condition. Each ReStore is run locally and sets its own rules, and some offer free pickup of large items. Find yours with the ReStore locator.

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

Common questions

How often does Fort Worth pick up bulk?
Once a month, during your assigned week.
What if I miss my week?
Out-of-cycle piles are billed starting at $123.52. A Drop-Off Station is free.

Sources

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

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