How to dispose of bulky items in Austin

Short answer

Start with Austin Resource Recovery’s current collection and drop-off guidance before you put a large item out at the curb. Bulk, brush, mattresses, household hazardous waste, electronics, and construction material can each come with different rules, fees, or appointment requirements.

Next steps

1. Make a short list of the items and separate bulk, brush, hazardous, electronics, and construction material.
2. Check Austin Resource Recovery’s current eligible-item, drop-off, and collection rules.
3. Choose reuse, free drop-off, appointment, or whatever official path fits the item.
4. Save the appointment, confirmation, or missed-collection follow-up window.

Key facts

• Bulk, brush, mattresses, household hazardous waste, electronics, and construction material each follow different City rules, fees, or appointment requirements.
• Some items require an appointment or a drop-off instead of a curbside set-out; confirm the item's official path first.
• Save the appointment or confirmation; a missed collection has its own follow-up window.

Checked September 6, 2026 against the official source.

Official source

• Austin Resource Recovery bulk and brush collection

Last reviewed September 6, 2026 against the official source.

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