Default rule and exceptions
Memphis's 'Outside the Cart' service, funded by the city Solid Waste Fee, collects bulk items like furniture and tree limbs twice a month on residents' regular collection day at no extra charge; anything beyond that must be self-hauled (one truckload/month, non-hazardous only) to a landfill or drop-off center.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | City of Memphis 'Outside the Cart' service, funded by the Solid Waste Fee, collects bulk waste and excess yard debris twice a month on the resident's regular collection day. |
| Property owner | Resident paying the Solid Waste Fee can self-haul up to one truckload of non-hazardous waste to the landfill each month for anything beyond the bi-monthly collection. |
| Exceptions | Self-haul limited to one truckload of non-hazardous waste per month |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 27, 2026.
Outside the Cart, collection is a bi-monthly service for City of Memphis residential customers. Twice per month on your regular collection day, the City will pick up your yard debris in excess of two bags and outside the cart bulk waste such as tree limbs and furniture.
Solid Waste Fee paying customers can take up to one truckload of non-hazardous waste to the landfill each month.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Memphis, TN?
The city / utility. City of Memphis 'Outside the Cart' service, funded by the Solid Waste Fee, collects bulk waste and excess yard debris twice a month on the resident's regular collection day.
Are there exceptions in Memphis, TN?
Self-haul limited to one truckload of non-hazardous waste per month
What is this based on for Memphis, TN?
This verdict is sourced to Solid Waste and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Solid Wasteofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-27
- Solid Waste (self-haul clause)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-27
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