Garland trash & bulky-item rules
Garland collects brush and accepted bulky goods weekly on the same day as the green trash cart. The City has strict exclusions for heavy construction material and limits the frequency of residential do-it-yourself remodeling debris.
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Quick answer
Garland’s brush/bulky route follows the weekly trash schedule. Place accepted material no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before the assigned day.
The City does not treat all heavy objects as curb bulk. Individual-item handling limits and a long list of construction-type exclusions apply.
Furniture, mattresses and household bulky material
Garland’s current rule says individual items weighing more than 40 pounds will not be collected curbside, including bagged or boxed material. Furniture and mattresses are listed bulky categories, but the published individual-item weight limit still controls. If a piece is over 40 pounds, use an approved self-haul route such as the City transfer station or contact Sanitation for another authorized option.
Brush/bulk is collected weekly with the green-cart route. Ordinary bulky material may be set out after 6 p.m. the night before; tree limbs have a separate any-day allowance. Keep brush, bulky goods, appliances and bagged leaves/grass in separate piles at least four feet apart.
Appliances, electronics, tires and hazardous items
Tires and several special materials are excluded from curb bulky service. Garland residents have separate disposal resources for those items.
The City transfer station is a useful self-haul option for qualifying residents; check proof-of-residency and accepted-material rules before driving over.
Renovation debris and larger cleanouts
Concrete, masonry, asphalt, rock, dirt, pallets, roofing and tires are excluded from ordinary weekly bulk. Resident-performed DIY remodeling debris is collected up to four times per calendar year; contractors are responsible for their own debris.
Contractor-generated debris should be handled through an appropriate commercial disposal service.
Local drop-off options and fees
Resident transfer-station route; identification/account rules apply.
Garland Transfer Station is at 1426 Commerce Street, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. It is free for eligible residents with matching driver’s license and current utility bill. Trailers, box trucks and dump trucks are not allowed. Secure/cover the load; the uncovered-load charge is $20.
Garland residents can use Dallas County’s Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Road free with driver’s license and a water/utility bill. Hours are Tuesday, 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Wednesday/Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; and second/fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Check holiday closures and acceptance before bringing unusual chemicals.
Before set-out
- Verify the service address. Confirm that City of Garland Environmental Waste Services or its listed provider actually serves the property.
Official sources
For Garland, start with the local authority links below. Recheck them before a special trip or unusual set-out because programs, prices and facility hours can change.
The City’s current accepted-material page explicitly lists furniture and mattresses while also applying a 40-pound maximum to individual curbside items; over-limit pieces need another disposal route.
- Garland — Brush and Bulky GoodsWeekly service, set-out, separate piles and resident DIY allowance. Checked October 4, 2026.
- Garland — Accepted and Unaccepted MaterialsExplicit individual forty-pound limit and prohibited materials. Checked October 4, 2026.
- Garland — Transfer StationResident proof, hours, vehicles and uncovered-load fee. Checked October 4, 2026.
- Dallas County — Home Chemical Collection CenterFree Garland resident HHW, utility proof and current hours. Checked October 4, 2026.