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THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR BULK TRASH PICKED UP OR NOT PICKED UP!

Bulk Pick up Schedule:
Every Wednesday

Weekly Deadline:
Requests are received until 3:00p.m. on Tuesday for Wednesday pick up. Contact (903) 784-9266.

Placement of Bulky Items:
 Bulk items can be placed at the curb side one day prior to pick up (Tuesday). Items can not block drainage ditches, sidewalks and/or streets.

Common Mistakes:
 Placing bulk items mixed with daily household trash Failure to do so can result in having your weekly pickup left behind.


Acceptable Bulk Items:
bagged leaves
furniture
bicycles
appliances
carpets and rugs
tires (no rims)

EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO DO!
Non-acceptable Bulk Items:

construction, demolition debris,
brick, ,lumber, concrete, shingles, fencing,
cross ties, major vehicle parts,
car batteries, caustic, corrosive, explosive, toxic or flammable items.

In addition, the City does not pick up medical waste such as needles and syringes.

Please DO NOT mix your brush with your bulk pickup, as shown above.
Bulk pickup and brush pickup require two different types of trucks. For information on the brush truck and acceptable brush please visit our brush resource page.