Denton trash & bulky-item rules
Denton residential solid-waste customers can schedule up to two bulky items per week at no additional charge.
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Quick answer
Denton residential solid-waste customers can schedule up to two bulky items per week at no additional charge.
Before you use the rule: City of Denton residential solid-waste customers.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Up to two bulky items per week are included at no additional fee. Additional bulky items are $5 each. Schedule at least one business day before collection; the online Self-Service request must be submitted before 3 p.m. one business day before the regular collection day.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Denton’s Home Chemical Collection program handles household hazardous waste, electronics and some appliances separately.
Where to take large items in Denton
Self-haul option for bulky waste; City curbside bulky service is also available.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Customer Service: 940-349-8700. Online bulky requests: before 3 p.m. one business day prior.
- Confirm the property is eligible for the municipal or contracted service described here.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Denton guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Denton — 2026 Solid Waste Service Guide Official/local source used for this published guide · cityofdenton.com
- Denton — Home Chemical Collection Official/local source used for this published guide · cityofdenton.com
- Denton — Bulky WasteCurrent official/responsible source for this guide