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Bulky Item Collection

The City of Allen offers service to residents for the collection of unwanted large, bulky trash items that cannot fit into the 95-gallon trash cart.

Collection Day

  • Residents must call CWD at 972.392.9300 ext. 2 by noon on Friday for next-day (Saturday) collection.
  • Once monthly collection (see schedule below) of a maximum of five bulky items, no larger than two men can lift.
  • Large, bulky items must be placed out by 7 a.m. on Saturday.
  • Find your designated bulk pick-up day using the schedule below:

 

Regular Trash Day Bulky Item Trash Day
Monday First Saturday of the month
Tuesday Second Saturday of the month
Wednesday and Thursday Third Saturday of the month
Friday Fourth Saturday of the month

Description of Bulky Items

Acceptable Items
Furniture
Outdoor grills
Lawnmowers
Water heaters
Washing machines and dryers
Kitchen appliances
Refrigerators and freezers*
Yard tools-must be labeled or tagged "bulk trash"
Toys-must be labeled or tagged "bulk trash"
Uncceptable Items
Remodeling materials
Construction debris
Excess household trash (boxes or bags)
Fence materials
Car parts
Yard trimmings
Tree limbs or trunks
Household Hazardous Waste

 

 













 

*Freon must be removed and certified freon-free by a licensed professional, with the certification tag attached to the appliance to be considered for bulk pick up.

For information on additional options for disposal of these type appliances, please call Community Services at 214.509.4500.

Household items that do not fit into the bulk item category can be taken to the Custer Road Transfer Station or contact CWD directly to arrange for a quote for a special collection. Contact CWD at 972-392-9300 ext. 2 for more information.