Default rule and exceptions
Dallas Sanitation gives residential customers monthly curbside brush & bulky item collection (up to 10 cubic yards) as part of the standard service, but excludes electronics, roofing materials/shingles, paints/chemicals, refrigerant-containing appliances, and dirt/soil/sod.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Dallas Sanitation Services provides monthly curbside brush and bulky item collection, up to 10 cubic yards, as part of standard residential service. |
| Property owner | Resident must separately dispose of electronics, roofing materials/shingles, paints/chemicals, refrigerant-containing appliances, and dirt/soil/sod. |
| Exceptions | Dirt, soil, or sod; Electronics; Roofing materials or shingles; Paints or chemicals; Refrigerant-containing appliances |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 20, 2026.
Residential customers receive monthly brush and bulky item curbside collection of up to 10 cubic yards.
No Dirt, Soil or Sod These materials are not accepted for curbside collection. No Electronics ... No Roofing Materials or Shingles ... No Paints or Chemicals
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Dallas, TX?
The city / utility. Dallas Sanitation Services provides monthly curbside brush and bulky item collection, up to 10 cubic yards, as part of standard residential service.
Are there exceptions in Dallas, TX?
Dirt, soil, or sod; Electronics; Roofing materials or shingles; Paints or chemicals; Refrigerant-containing appliances
What is this based on for Dallas, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Brush and Bulky Item Collection and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Brush and Bulky Item Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Brush and Bulky Item Collection (exclusions)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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