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Fort Worth bulk trash pickup: how it works

Fort Worth collects bulky items monthly from homes on city service, on your area's assigned week. Piles must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of that week. Keep brush and yard trimmings separate from other bulk, since the city composts them. For anything that can't wait, Fort Worth runs drop-off stations.

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Out by 7 a.m. Monday
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Keep brush separate
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Written for DFW homes

How Fort Worth bulk pickup works

Bulk pickup is monthly, for items too large or heavy for the brown garbage cart
Your week depends on where you live; check the city's bulk collection schedule
Set piles out by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your bulk week
Call the city at 817-392-1234 with questions

Keep brush and bulk apart

The City of Fort Worth recycles tree, brush and yard trimmings as compost, so mixing them with other bulk waste is against the rules. Make two piles.

Other options

Four city drop-off stations take bulk waste, brush, recyclables and household chemicals
Charities may take furniture and working appliances
A junk removal company can haul items the same week

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When can I put bulk trash out in Fort Worth?

It must be out by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your assigned bulk week.

Can I mix brush with bulk trash in Fort Worth?

No. The city composts brush and yard trimmings, so keep them in a separate pile.

Where can I take bulk trash in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth runs four drop-off stations open to homeowners and some renters.

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