Fort Worth Bulk Trash & Garbage Pickup 2026 – Large Items

Fort Worth provides monthly curbside bulk waste collection at residential homes for items too large or heavy to fit in the brown garbage cart. Residents are assigned to a collection week based on where they live, and all materials must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of that week. Crews then have until the following Saturday at 5 p.m. to finish collection.

How to Find Your Fort Worth Bulk Pickup Week

Fort Worth neighborhoods are grouped into the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Monday collection week. The city’s bulk page and 2026 schedule map show which week applies to your address.

1. Open the official bulk page. Start with the city’s Bulk Waste Collection page.
2. Download the 2026 map. Use the Bulk Pickup 2026 PDF to match your neighborhood to the right week.
3. Check whether you are Week 1, 2, 3, or 4. Your assigned week determines when crews start in your area.
4. Put everything out on time. Items can go out starting Friday evening, but they must be out by 7 a.m. Monday.
5. Leave the pile alone after pickup starts. Once crews collect your street, do not place more material out until next month.

Fort Worth Bulk Collection Schedule 2026

The 2026 bulk map PDF lists the Monday start date for each monthly collection cycle. Once your week begins, crews may continue collecting through Saturday afternoon.

These are the week-start dates, not guaranteed pickup dates for every street. The city says crews have until the following Saturday at 5 p.m. to complete bulk collection.

What Counts as Fort Worth Bulk Waste

Fort Worth bulk waste is intended for items too large, heavy, or bulky to fit inside the brown garbage cart during normal weekly trash service.

Bulk collection is mainly for oversized household materials. The city specifically says the program is for items too large or bulky to fit in the brown cart, and it allows one pile up to 10 cubic yards at no extra charge per household that receives curbside garbage and recycling service.

Fort Worth Bulk Set-Out Rules and Pile Limits

Fort Worth has clear timing and placement rules for bulk piles. Following them matters, because piles placed wrongly or too late may not be collected.

• Place bulky items on the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of your assigned collection week.
• You may place items out as early as 6 p.m. Friday before your assigned week.
• Limit the free pile to 10 cubic yards. The city describes this as about 8 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 6 feet tall.
• Only one pile per household is allowed.
• Keep the pile at least 2 feet away from trees, mailboxes, water meters, fences, and other obstructions.
• Do not place the pile under tree branches where access is blocked.
• Do not add more material after crews finish your street.

What Is Not Allowed in Fort Worth Bulk Pickup

Fort Worth’s prohibited-items list is important because many common materials are not accepted in the monthly bulk program.

Do not include these items in a bulk pile:

• Trash, garbage, or any material in plastic bags
• Leaves, grass, or yard trimmings in plastic bags
• Automobile parts, batteries, or tires
• Contractor remodeling or demolition debris such as shingles, wallboard, and lumber
• Electronic equipment such as computers
• Appliances containing coolant, gasoline, or other chemicals, including refrigerators, air conditioners, and lawnmowers
• Dirt, rocks, concrete, or ceramic tile
• Liquids, poisons, or explosives
• Glass

Fort Worth says many of these prohibited materials can instead go to city drop-off stations under the proper rules.

Fort Worth Bulk Trash Holiday Schedule 2026

The city’s 2026 holiday PDF covers bulk waste along with garbage, recycling, and yard waste. Most listed holidays show no change, but three holidays shift affected collection days later in the week.

This means Fort Worth bulk pickup usually stays on schedule during most 2026 holidays, but the New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas weeks can slide later.

What to Do If Fort Worth Missed Your Bulk Pickup

If your pile was out correctly and still not collected, Fort Worth gives residents a few official ways to report a problem.

1. Confirm your assigned week first. Make sure you matched your address to the correct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Monday cycle.
2. Check the holiday schedule. New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas can shift later-week routes.
3. Verify placement and size. The pile should be out by 7 a.m. Monday, within the 10-cubic-yard free limit, and at least 2 feet from obstructions.
4. Leave the pile in place until Saturday evening. Crews have until the following Saturday at 5 p.m. to complete pickup.
5. Report the issue through the city. Call 817-392-1234, email 1234@fortworthtexas.gov, use the MyFW app, or go through the city customer-care site.

Fort Worth Drop-Off Station Options for Large Items

Fort Worth residents with a city solid-waste account can also use city drop-off stations for bulk waste and other materials. This is often the easiest option when you miss your bulk week or have materials that are not allowed in curbside bulk pickup.

Bring proof of residency: the city says residents should bring a current Fort Worth water bill or photo of it plus a matching driver’s license. Apartment residents and some renters may have different access rules, so check the station page before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Worth Bulk Trash Pickup

Official Fort Worth Bulk Waste Resources

Reminder: The two biggest Fort Worth bulk-pickup mistakes are using the wrong week and mixing prohibited materials into the pile. Check your map week first, then keep the pile clean and within the size limit.