Laredo Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item.
Laredo bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item. |
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| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 956-796-1098 |
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 Laredo
Follow the listed bulk rule: Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Large household appliances (refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers) are collected as acceptable bulky items through the two free annual scheduled collections.
Laredo Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Laredo.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Laredo Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Webb County.
📍 6912 HWY 359, Laredo, TX 78043
Municipal sanitary landfill open Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (weather permitting). City of Laredo residents may bring up to one ton for disposal free of charge on Saturdays with a valid Texas Driver License and matching current water bill.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Webb County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
City of Laredo Landfill
6912 HWY 359, Laredo, TX 78043
Municipal sanitary landfill open Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (weather permitting). City of Laredo residents may bring up to one ton for disposal free of charge on Saturdays with a valid Texas Driver License and matching current water bill.
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 Laredo Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 956-796-1098
6912 HWY 359Laredo, TX 78043
These collection rules cover Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Laredo, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Have container set-out by the curb at 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Laredo?
As of 2026-10-10: 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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Laredo?
Under City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 14-9, residents paying municipal residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per calendar year. Service requires scheduling a work order by calling customer service at 956-796-1098. Items must be set out at least 10 feet away from obstructions and accessible from the public street right-of-way. Additional pickups or non-resident requests are charged $15 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for each subsequent item. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 956-796-1098 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Laredo?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and empty), Paperboard boxes (cereal, cracker, tissue, and dry food boxes), Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, textbooks, and phone books, Aluminum, steel, and tin beverage and food cans, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with caps removed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic wrap, Glass bottles and jars (not accepted in curbside Billie Bote), Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids, Pizza boxes or boxes with food residue and grease, Yard waste, lawn clippings, and tree trimmings, Styrofoam cups and packing materials, Syringes, needles, batteries, and household hazardous waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Laredo Residential Collection Routes.