Lubbock Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Curbside bulk pickup is not listed as available. The City of Lubbock does not provide curbside bulk waste collection. Residents may self-haul bulky items, furniture, and appliances free of charge to any of the four Citizen Convenience Stations with a valid Lubbock driver license or utility bill.
Lubbock bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside bulk collection is not listed as available. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | Not applicable |
| Permitted materials | Curbside bulk collection is not available. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (806) 775-2495 |
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 Lubbock
Arrange a confirmed disposal alternative because curbside bulk collection is not listed.
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. Refrigerators and air conditioners are accepted at the Citizen Convenience Stations where certified staff safely reclaim refrigerants prior to metal recycling.
Local disposal alternatives in Lubbock County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Southside Citizen Convenience Station
1631 84th St, Lubbock, TX 79423
Municipal citizen drop-off station accepting bulky waste, furniture, mattresses, appliances, and recyclables.
North Milwaukee Citizen Convenience Station
7308 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424
Convenience drop-off facility serving west and southwest Lubbock residents for large item and brush drop-off.
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 Lubbock Solid Waste Management · municipal dpw
Phone: (806) 775-2495
1314 Ave KLubbock, TX 79401
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Alley and Curbside Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Lubbock, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Alley dumpsters and curbside carts are serviced twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday). Curbside carts must be placed by 7:00 a.m. on collection days and removed by midnight.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Alley and Curbside Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Lubbock?
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 Residential Alley and Curbside Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Lubbock?
Curbside bulk pickup is not listed as available; ask the sanitation office for disposal alternatives. Contact sanitation at (806) 775-2495 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Alley and Curbside Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Lubbock?
The listed accepted materials are Clean cardboard boxes (flattened and placed in recycling bins), Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and catalogs, Plastic beverage bottles and milk jugs (#1 and #2 only), Aluminum and tin cans (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, wrap, and tarps, Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging, Glass bottles and jars (not accepted in city drop-off bins), Electronics and hazardous chemical containers, Food scraps and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Alley and Curbside Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).