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Grand Prairie Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. Collected curbside on your regularly scheduled garbage days; limit of up to 3 bulky items per collection

Grand Prairie bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Grand Prairie
Collection ruleCollected curbside on your regularly scheduled garbage days; limit of up to 3 bulky items per collection
Limit per pickup3 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeNot required under the listed rules.
Dispatch phone972-237-8061

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Grand Prairie

Follow the listed bulk rule: Collected curbside on your regularly scheduled garbage days; limit of up to 3 bulky items 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: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.

Local disposal alternatives in Dallas 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 Grand Prairie Environmental Services · municipal dpw

Phone: 972-237-8061

300 W Main St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Visit Official Grand Prairie Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at gptx.org

These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Areas: Area 1 (Tue/Fri) and Area 2 (Mon/Thu).

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Grand Prairie, TX?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out All recycling must be set out by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day but no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Areas: Area 1 (Tue/Fri) and Area 2 (Mon/Thu).

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Grand Prairie?

As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Areas: Area 1 (Tue/Fri) and Area 2 (Mon/Thu).

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Grand Prairie?

Collected curbside on your regularly scheduled garbage days; limit of up to 3 bulky items per collection The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 972-237-8061 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Areas: Area 1 (Tue/Fri) and Area 2 (Mon/Thu).

What items are accepted for recycling in Grand Prairie?

The listed accepted materials are Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs, Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Newspaper, office paper, and magazines, Flattened corrugated cardboard, Glass food and drink bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam food ware, Garden hoses and electrical cords, Hazardous household items. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Areas: Area 1 (Tue/Fri) and Area 2 (Mon/Thu).