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How to get rid of furniture in Dallas, TX
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Quick answer
Put the furniture just behind the curb, at least 5 ft from obstacles, between Thursday and Sunday before your monthly brush and bulky week (up to 10 cubic yards). Or haul it to McCommas Bluff Landfill, which is free for Dallas residents with proof of residency.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Household furniture goes out with the monthly brush and bulky item collection.
- How to prepare
- Set it just behind the curb, at least 5 ft from obstacles.
- Cost / limits
- Up to 10 cubic yards a month. Once a year you can request a 20-cubic-yard pickup through 311 the week before your collection week. Oversize or non-compliant set-outs are billed $60 per 5 cubic yards.
- Appointment
- No. Set out between Thursday and Sunday before your collection week. Look up your week on the City's Brush & Bulky schedule.
- Drop-off
- McCommas Bluff Landfill (5100 Youngblood Rd., 214-670-0977) is free for Dallas residents hauling their own household waste in cars, pickups or trailers under 15 ft. Bring a Texas driver's license with a Dallas address or a current Dallas water bill. Uncovered loose loads pay a $40 fee.
- Tip
- Landfill hours are Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM and Sat 6 AM–4 PM; it's closed Sunday. For brush and bulky questions, call 311.
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Helpful supplies
- Furniture dolly — Helps move a couch or dresser to the curb without lifting it the whole way.
- Moving straps — Spreads the weight of large furniture across two people.
FAQ
How do I get rid of furniture or a couch in Dallas?
Put the furniture just behind the curb, at least 5 ft from obstacles, between Thursday and Sunday before your monthly brush and bulky week (up to 10 cubic yards). Or haul it to McCommas Bluff Landfill, which is free for Dallas residents with proof of residency.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Dallas?
Yes. Household furniture goes out with the monthly brush and bulky item collection.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Up to 10 cubic yards a month. Once a year you can request a 20-cubic-yard pickup through 311 the week before your collection week. Oversize or non-compliant set-outs are billed $60 per 5 cubic yards.
Do I need an appointment in Dallas?
No. Set out between Thursday and Sunday before your collection week. Look up your week on the City's Brush & Bulky schedule.
Where can I drop off furniture in Dallas?
McCommas Bluff Landfill (5100 Youngblood Rd., 214-670-0977) is free for Dallas residents hauling their own household waste in cars, pickups or trailers under 15 ft. Bring a Texas driver's license with a Dallas address or a current Dallas water bill. Uncovered loose loads pay a $40 fee.
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Dallas?
Landfill hours are Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM and Sat 6 AM–4 PM; it's closed Sunday. For brush and bulky questions, call 311.