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Amarillo Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 8 items per collection. The City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date.

Amarillo bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Amarillo
Collection ruleThe City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date.
Limit per pickup8 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone806-378-6813

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Amarillo

Follow the listed bulk rule: The City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date.

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 bulky items are collected free at the curb by appointment, or may be brought directly to the Amarillo Landfill.

Local disposal alternatives in Potter 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 Amarillo Public Works Department Solid Waste Collection Division · municipal dpw

Phone: 806-378-6813

509 E 7th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
Visit Official Amarillo Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at amarillo.gov

These collection rules cover Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Amarillo, TX?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out place the cart near the curb with the handle facing the curb and the arrows on the lid pointing towards the street. Allow at least five feet of clearance around the cart for easy collection. Avoid placing the cart within twelve feet of low-hanging tree limbs or obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Amarillo?

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 Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Amarillo?

The City of Amarillo offers free curbside pick-up for bulky household items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs. Schedule online or by calling 806-378-6813. Items are picked up within 1 to 3 business days of the scheduled date. The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 806-378-6813 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Amarillo?

The listed accepted materials are Used motor oil and oil filters (at designated drop-off centers), Clean aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened at city library and park containers). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Bulky trash and furniture placed in alleyway dumpsters, Plastic bags and household trash mixed into cardboard bins, Hazardous chemicals and liquid paint (schedule with HHW program). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Amarillo Residential Collection Routes.