Default rule and exceptions
City (via Waste Management contract) provides FREE monthly curbside bulk waste collection, up to 10 cubic yards per household; excludes auto parts/batteries/tires, contractor demo debris, electronics, and appliances containing coolant.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Fort Worth Environmental Services provides monthly curbside collection of bulky items, up to 10 cubic yards, at no extra charge to each household. |
| Property owner | Resident must separately dispose of automobile parts/batteries/tires, contractor remodeling/demolition debris, electronic equipment, and appliances containing coolant, gasoline, or other chemicals. |
| Exceptions | Automobile parts, batteries, or tires; Contractor remodeling and demolition debris (shingles, wallboard, lumber); Electronic equipment such as computers; Household appliances containing coolant, gasoline, or other chemicals |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 21, 2026.
Fort Worth provides monthly curbside collection at residential homes of items that are too large, heavy or bulky to fit in the brown garbage cart for normal garbage pickup.
Bulky item pick-up is limited to 10 cubic yards (about eight feet long, six feet wide and six feet tall) at no extra charge to each household... No automobile parts, batteries or tires... No contractor remodeling and demolition debris such as shingles, wallboard and lumber. No electronic equipment such as computers... No household appliances that contain coolant, gasoline or other chemicals
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Fort Worth, TX?
The city / utility. Fort Worth Environmental Services provides monthly curbside collection of bulky items, up to 10 cubic yards, at no extra charge to each household.
Are there exceptions in Fort Worth, TX?
Automobile parts, batteries, or tires; Contractor remodeling and demolition debris (shingles, wallboard, lumber); Electronic equipment such as computers; Household appliances containing coolant, gasoline, or other chemicals
What is this based on for Fort Worth, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Bulk Waste Collection and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Bulk Waste Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Bulk Waste Collection (exclusions)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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