Plano Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bulky waste is collected monthly on an assigned collection week for each neighborhood zone. Up to 4 large household items or 2 cubic yards per collection.
Plano bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky waste is collected monthly on an assigned collection week for each neighborhood zone. Up to 4 large household items or 2 cubic yards per collection. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (972) 769-4150 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Plano
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky waste is collected monthly on an assigned collection week for each neighborhood zone. Up to 4 large household items or 2 cubic yards per collection.
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: Required under the listed rules. Appliances containing Freon such as refrigerators and air conditioners must have a certified technician tag verifying refrigerant removal or require scheduling a special fee collection.
Local disposal alternatives in Collin County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Plano Parkway Transfer Station / Drop-Off Center
4201 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
City drop-off station for Plano residents to dispose of bulky waste, electronics, yard debris, and household chemicals.
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 Plano Environmental Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: (972) 769-4150
4120 W Plano PkwyPlano, TX 75093
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Mon-Thu).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Plano, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Set containers out Place automated carts at the curbside or alley collection point by 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Position carts with arrows pointing toward the street and at least 3 feet of space on all sides.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Mon-Thu).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Plano?
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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Mon-Thu).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Plano?
Bulky waste is collected monthly on an assigned collection week for each neighborhood zone. Up to 4 large household items or 2 cubic yards per collection. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (972) 769-4150 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Mon-Thu).
What items are accepted for recycling in Plano?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and placed loose), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (do not place recyclables inside plastic bags), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food containers and packaging peanuts, Hazardous household chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids, Electronics and rechargeable batteries, Food scraps and yard trimmings (place trimmings in yard waste). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Mon-Thu).