Junk Removal in Houston, TX: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options

Houston collects heavy trash every other month (up to 6 times a year) for city curbside customers, and six free Residential Drop-Off Centers take bulk items Tuesday–Saturday.

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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Houston, TX

City of Houston Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste) ^[1]

Collected every other month; up to six curbside collections per calendar year for eligible addresses.
Only occupied residential units receiving City service; not multi-residential structures with more than 8 units.
Set out between 6 p.m. the Friday before and 7 a.m. on your collection day, just behind the curb.
Maximum 8 cubic yards per set-out; up to 4 cubic yards of resident-generated building material.
Accepted: furniture, bundled carpet, mattresses and box springs, toilets, bicycles, toys, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters.
Refrigerators/freezers only with a certified technician's tag showing refrigerant was removed.
Up to 4 passenger tires at the curb.

Not accepted: household garbage, electronics, paint and chemicals, dirt, sod, soil, roofing shingles, contractor construction debris

How to schedule: No booking needed; look up your heavy trash day with the City's service lookup tool or the HTX App.

Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Houston

City of Houston Residential Drop-Off Centers (6 locations)

Address: 9003 N Main 77022; 14400 Sommermeyer 77041; 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028; 2240 Central St 77017; 5100 Sunbeam 77033; 10785 SW Freeway 77074
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
Up to 4 visits per month. Bring Texas ID plus a matching City of Houston utility bill or lease. Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only; no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers. Furniture limit: two large items.

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Item Removal & Disposal Guides for Houston, TX

FAQ

How often is heavy trash picked up in Houston?

Every other month for eligible addresses, up to six times per calendar year.

Can I drop off a mattress in Houston?

Yes. Mattresses are listed as accepted bulk items at the City's Residential Drop-Off Centers, with proof of address.

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Sources

City of Houston: Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste) (accessed 2026-10-21)
City of Houston: Residential Drop-Off Centers (accessed 2026-10-21)

Last checked 2026-10-21.