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How to get rid of furniture in Fort Worth, TX
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Quick answer
Find your monthly bulk week. Set the furniture in one pile 2 ft from obstructions between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM that Monday. Up to 10 cubic yards is included, with no plastic bags.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Furniture goes out with your monthly bulk trash collection. You don't need to schedule it.
- How to prepare
- Put everything in one pile 2 ft from obstructions like mailboxes, fences, cars and poles, and not under low tree limbs or wires. Don't put anything in plastic bags. Bagged items aren't collected as bulk.
- Cost / limits
- Up to 10 cubic yards per month is included (about 8 x 6 x 6 ft, the size of a small car). Piles that are too big, set out off-cycle, or don't follow the rules cost $123.52 for the first 5 cubic yards and $107.40 for each 5 after that.
- Appointment
- No. Set it out by 7 AM Monday of your assigned bulk week, no earlier than 6 PM the Friday before. Crews have until 5 PM Saturday to collect it.
- Drop-off
- Fort Worth's four Drop-Off Stations take bulk items and appliances: Brennan (2400 Brennan Ave), Southeast (5150 Martin Luther King Fwy), Old Hemphill (6260 Old Hemphill Rd) and Hillshire (301 Hillshire Dr). Hours are Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–noon. Bring a water bill with sanitation charges from the last 6 months and a driver's license with the same address. You unload it yourself. Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft are OK, but box trucks aren't.
- Tip
- Look up your bulk week on the City's collection calendar. Questions: 817-392-1234 or [email protected].
Official source: www.fortworthtexas.gov · www.fortworthtexas.gov
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 Fort Worth?
Find your monthly bulk week. Set the furniture in one pile 2 ft from obstructions between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM that Monday. Up to 10 cubic yards is included, with no plastic bags.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Fort Worth?
Yes. Furniture goes out with your monthly bulk trash collection. You don't need to schedule it.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Up to 10 cubic yards per month is included (about 8 x 6 x 6 ft, the size of a small car). Piles that are too big, set out off-cycle, or don't follow the rules cost $123.52 for the first 5 cubic yards and $107.40 for each 5 after that.
Do I need an appointment in Fort Worth?
No. Set it out by 7 AM Monday of your assigned bulk week, no earlier than 6 PM the Friday before. Crews have until 5 PM Saturday to collect it.
Where can I drop off furniture in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth's four Drop-Off Stations take bulk items and appliances: Brennan (2400 Brennan Ave), Southeast (5150 Martin Luther King Fwy), Old Hemphill (6260 Old Hemphill Rd) and Hillshire (301 Hillshire Dr). Hours are Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–noon. Bring a water bill with sanitation charges from the last 6 months and a driver's license with the same address. You unload it yourself. Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft are OK, but box trucks aren't.
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Fort Worth?
Look up your bulk week on the City's collection calendar. Questions: 817-392-1234 or [email protected].