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Little Rock Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. The City provides bulky item collection for items too large to fit into a garbage cart, including furniture, mattresses, and household appliances. Call 311 (501-371-4437) to request bulky item collection or report uncollected items.

Little Rock bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Little Rock
Collection ruleThe City provides bulky item collection for items too large to fit into a garbage cart, including furniture, mattresses, and household appliances. Call 311 (501-371-4437) to request bulky item collection or report uncollected items.
Limit per pickup5 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone501-371-4437

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Little Rock

Follow the listed bulk rule: The City provides bulky item collection for items too large to fit into a garbage cart, including furniture, mattresses, and household appliances. Call 311 (501-371-4437) to request bulky item collection or report uncollected items.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Large appliances and white goods can be scheduled for bulky pickup via 311. Refrigerators and freezers must be emptied and doors secured prior to collection.

Local disposal alternatives in Pulaski County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Little Rock Public Works Department Solid Waste Services Division · municipal dpw

Phone: 501-371-4437

500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72201
Visit Official Little Rock Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at littlerock.gov

These collection rules cover Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Little Rock, AR?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Have carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Place cart with wheels against the curb and lid opening toward the street, maintaining at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides.. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Little Rock?

As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Little Rock?

The City provides bulky item collection for items too large to fit into a garbage cart, including furniture, mattresses, and household appliances. Call 311 (501-371-4437) to request bulky item collection or report uncollected items. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 501-371-4437 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Little Rock?

The listed accepted materials are The Core Four recyclable materials:, Paper and flattened cardboard, Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers, Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum and tin), Glass bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (cannot be recycled in the curbside cart), Aerosol cans and scrap metal (take to Green Station), Lightbulbs, electronics, and household hazardous waste, Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products, Yard waste and branches (place in separate yard waste collection). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.