Bags, boxes and the last things left to clear, gone from the curb. Choose what’s going, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.
Two bags. One filled box. Count what goes, then book it together.
Finish clearing the space
The last few things still deserve a pickup.
You have decided what is going. Now give those bags and boxes a pickup day, with a price you can see before anyone arrives.
The move is nearly done.
Book the unwanted bags and boxes left after packing. Choose an available pickup day before you hand back the keys, and arrange to have them outside.
The clear-out can be finished.
You do not need a whole house of junk. Select the bags, boxes and larger items you actually have. Your combined price is shown online.
You want to know it is handled.
When the next collection does not fit your plans, choose a Dropcurb pickup day. Updates keep you informed, and completion photos show when the booked items are gone.
A few simple choices turn a mixed pile into a clear booking. No need to estimate how much of a truck it might fill.
Filled bags and boxes
Count each trash bag or filled household box. Books and media go by the box. Clothes, bedding and shoes go by the filled bag. Toys packed together have a Box of toys choice. Ask us about unusually heavy or oversized bags and boxes first.
Empty cardboard and containers
Empty cardboard is a different choice: choose single empty boxes or tied bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Compacted bales have their own weight-based choices and require loading-dock access. A Storage bin choice covers the empty bin itself; ask us to confirm the contents if they are going too.
Furniture and other larger items
Add the actual larger item alongside your bags and boxes, such as a sofa, chair or mattress. It has its own price and preparation. Keep construction materials and items needing special handling out of ordinary household bags.
Bulk junk removal prices in Denton
First item / additional item
Trash bag$59 / $10
Filled household box$59 / $15
Bag of clothes & bedding$59 / $10
Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
Box of toys$89 / $29
Dumpster Bag$300 / $250
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
You handle sorting and getting things out of the home or building. We load and haul away the items on your booking from an accessible outdoor spot.
Book by 2pm at the pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates shown at checkout. Pickup is booked for a day, not an exact arrival time. Confirm any short building-access window with us before booking.
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
Add the bags, boxes and separate larger items, then choose an available day. Have an unusual pile or uncertain contents? Send a photo before booking so we can help with the choices.
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Make the handoff easy.
Bag or box small household items as much as possible. Keep the booked items together, separate from anything staying. Follow your confirmation for when they need to be outside and accessible.
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Show us what goes.
Add photos and clear pickup-location notes on your order page. You do not need to be home when everything is outside and accessible. We send pickup updates and completion photos.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
Bulky items are normal household items that will not fit in a trash cart, and they are scheduled rather than set out on demand. Up to two bulky items a week are free, extra items cost a set amount each, and material beyond what was scheduled is charged by volume.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. City of Denton residential addresses, up to two scheduled bulky items each week. Additional items are charged at $5 each, and material left at the curb beyond what was scheduled is charged at the residential remodeling rate of $25 per cubic yard.
When & how
Call Customer Service at 940-349-8700 at least one business day before the collection day, or submit the residential self-service form before 3 p.m. one business day before, and set the items out on the scheduled day.
Get it ready
Keep each item to household material that the crew can handle, leave construction, remodeling and bagged trash out of the free bulky service, and place the items at the curb with the wheels-to-curb spacing and clearances the City code requires.
A couch, recliner or other piece of household furniture is a bulky item in Denton, so it is collected through the scheduled bulky service rather than left at the curb unannounced. Two bulky items a week are free, and extra items are charged individually.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. City of Denton residential addresses, within the free allowance of up to two scheduled bulky items each week, with additional items charged at $5 each.
When & how
Schedule the pickup at least one business day ahead by calling 940-349-8700 or using the self-service form before 3 p.m., then set the furniture out on the scheduled collection day.
Get it ready
Keep the piece whole and reachable, take the cushions and drawers off if that makes it easier to handle, and leave construction material and bagged trash out of the bulky request.
A mattress or box spring is an ordinary household bulky item in Denton, so it is collected through the scheduled bulky service and uses one of the two free items allowed each week.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. City of Denton residential addresses, within the free allowance of up to two scheduled bulky items each week, with additional items charged at $5 each.
When & how
Book the pickup at least one business day ahead by calling 940-349-8700 or through the self-service form before 3 p.m., and set the mattress out on the scheduled day.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and out of the way of mailboxes, parked cars and other obstacles, because the City code requires 4 feet of clearance at the collection point.
Household appliances count as bulky items in Denton, and an appliance that contains PCBs or refrigerant is collected through the scheduled service too, with the refrigerant disposed of at a permitted facility.
City cost & eligibility
An ordinary appliance fits the two free bulky items allowed each week, while the City lists appliances containing PCBs or refrigerants such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and water coolers among the items collected for an additional fee and does not publish the amount. Confirm the charge with Customer Service at 940-349-8700 when the pickup is booked.
When & how
Schedule the pickup at least one business day ahead through Customer Service at 940-349-8700 or the self-service form before 3 p.m., and set the unit out on the scheduled collection day.
Get it ready
Empty the unit, remove or secure the doors, and describe the refrigerant appliance accurately when the pickup is booked so the City can route it for proper refrigerant disposal. Appliances can also be taken to the City landfill, where fees apply.
Exercise equipment is not named in the City's bulky material, so the route depends on the machine. A treadmill or bench that will not fit a trash cart is ordinary household bulky material and can be booked like other bulky items.
City cost & eligibility
Exercise equipment has no named local rate. Confirm with Customer Service at 940-349-8700 whether the machine sits inside the free two item weekly allowance or needs an additional item charge, and note that anything beyond what was scheduled is billed at $25 per cubic yard.
When & how
Call Customer Service at 940-349-8700 or submit the self-service form before 3 p.m. one business day ahead, then set the machine out on the scheduled collection day.
Get it ready
Fold or dismantle the machine where the maker allows it, keep the parts together as one item, and take off any loose weights or accessories so the load can be handled safely.
Carts, bulky items, brush and yard waste go at the curb with wheels resting against the curb and at least 4 feet from any mailbox, vehicle, container or other obstacle, no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before pickup and no later than 7 a.m. on the collection day. Everything comes off the curb by 8 a.m. the next day and stays out of public view when it is not collected.
Bulky collection is booked at least one business day ahead by calling 940-349-8700 or through the residential self-service form before 3 p.m. Up to two items a week are free, extra items carry an additional item charge, and material left beyond the scheduled load is billed at the City's residential remodeling rate by volume.
The blue recycling cart takes loose, unbagged material that is empty, clean and dry, and the green refuse cart holds bagged household trash with the lid closed. Extra bags left outside the cart are charged per bag, and boxes full of trash are billed by volume.
Liquids, batteries, tires and hazardous waste stay out
The landfill weigh station prohibits all liquids including paint, batteries, tires, and hazardous, biohazardous and radioactive waste, and the home chemical program refuses ammunition, explosives, compressed gas, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, unidentified chemicals, commercial waste, tires and trash.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Households with a couch, mattress, appliance, exercise machine or other household item that will not fit in the refuse cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. City of Denton residential addresses, up to two bulky items each week. Extra items are charged at $5 each, and material beyond what was scheduled is charged at the residential remodeling rate of $25 per cubic yard.
Arrange it
Call Customer Service at 940-349-8700 at least one business day before the collection day, or submit the residential self-service form before 3 p.m. one business day ahead, then set the items at the curb on the scheduled day.
Construction and remodeling material and trash bags are not eligible for the free bulky service, and televisions, monitors, laptops or anything with a screen plus appliances containing PCBs or refrigerants are collected only for an additional fee.
Households hauling their own household material, including oversized bulky items that are easier to move than to schedule.
Cost & conditions
The landfill publishes its disposal rates in the Solid Waste and Recycling Utility Rate Book rather than on the page, and the document could not be read from this network, so confirm the current gate rate with Customer Service at 940-349-8700 before loading.
Arrange it
Take the load to the landfill at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every vehicle stops at the weigh station, which takes credit cards, debit cards and tap to pay, and the resident gate rate requires the City of Denton utility bill and a driver license.
Loads must be tarped or tied down, and an unsecured load carries an escalating charge that rises after the first offense. Exiting after closing time adds an after-closing fee, and vehicles arriving after 3:45 p.m. must pay it in advance. Liquids including paint, batteries, tires and hazardous, biohazardous or radioactive waste are prohibited.
Denton's self-haul route is its own landfill at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the gate rate depends on the load and is published in the City's rate book, so confirm it with Customer Service at 940-349-8700. A driver license or state identification is required, the resident rate needs the City of Denton utility bill and driver license together, loads must be tarped or tied down, and the weigh station takes cards and tap to pay but no cash. The landfill prohibits all liquids including paint, batteries, tires, and hazardous, biohazardous and radioactive waste, and vehicles arriving after 3:45 p.m. must pay the City's after-closing fee in advance. Household chemicals go instead to the home chemical building at the same address, Building 300, open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for residents, with a 10 gallon liquid or 50 pound dry limit per collection and a free ReUse Store for still-usable material. Tires have no city route at all. Landfill hours, weigh station rules and prohibited itemsHome chemical collection, accepted material and reuse storeBulky waste scheduling, allowances and extra fee items
City landfill
Denton Municipal Landfill
1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Denton, TX
Household and commercial solid waste delivered by vehicle, including oversized household items that would otherwise need a scheduled bulky pickup.
All liquids including paint, batteries, tires, and hazardous, biohazardous and radioactive waste are prohibited. A valid driver license or state identification card is required, the resident gate rate requires the City of Denton utility bill and driver license, and loads must be tarped or tied down because an unsecured load carries an escalating charge that rises after the first offense. Exiting after closing time adds an after-closing fee, which must be paid in advance by vehicles arriving after 3:45 p.m. The weigh station takes credit cards, debit cards and tap to pay only, and cash is not accepted.
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Disposal rates are published in the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Utility Rate Book, which could not be read from this network, so confirm the current gate rate with Customer Service at 940-349-8700 before loading a vehicle. The landfill also publishes a $120 after-closing fee, a $25 charge for an unsecured load on the first offense and $30 afterward, all of which sit on top of the gate rate.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Bulk junk removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Denton.
How much does bulk junk removal cost in Denton?+
A trash bag is $59 as the first item and $10 additional. A filled household box is $59 as the first item. Add your actual items and quantities to see the combined price before booking. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; any applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Can you pick up bags of junk today?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Available dates appear at checkout. Have the booked bags and boxes outside and accessible according to your confirmation. You receive pickup updates and completion photos; the booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time.
Do I count every object inside a bag or box?+
No. Count the filled bags or boxes using the matching choice. Books and media go in Filled household box; clothes, bedding and shoes go in Bag of clothes & bedding; packed toys have a Box of toys choice. Empty cardboard is separate, with individual empty boxes and bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Heavy, oversized or unusual contents need a photo review before booking.
Can you pick up a small loose pile of household junk?+
Yes. Estimate how many trash bags the small household pile would fill, and bag or box as much as possible. Select furniture and other larger items separately. There is no extra charge just because the pile is loose. Send a photo first if the count or contents are unclear. A household Dumpster Bag choice does not accept construction debris.
Can I book bags, boxes and furniture together?+
Yes. Select the bags and boxes, then add each larger item using its own catalog choice. The booking shows one combined price for the selected items. Move everything to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup; indoor carrying and sorting are not included. Keep anything you want to retain apart from the booked items and identify what goes in your photos and notes.
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Denton?+
Call Customer Service at 940-349-8700 at least one business day before the collection day, or use the residential self-service form before 3 p.m. one business day before. Two bulky items a week are free, and extra items are charged per item.Official guidance
What if I set out more than I scheduled?+
Material left at the curb beyond what was scheduled is still collected, and it is charged at the City's residential remodeling rate by volume. Trash bags and boxes full of trash are not bulky items and are charged separately.Official guidance
Will Denton take a couch from the curb?+
Yes, when it is scheduled. A couch is a household bulky item, so it is booked at least one business day ahead through Customer Service or the self-service form, and up to two bulky items a week are collected at no additional fee.Official guidance
Does furniture count against the free bulky allowance?+
Yes. Furniture counts as one of the two bulky items a week that are collected at no additional fee, and anything beyond that carries the City's additional item charge.Official guidance
How do I get rid of a mattress in Denton?+
Schedule it as a bulky item at least one business day before your collection day by calling 940-349-8700 or using the self-service form. Up to two bulky items a week are collected at no additional fee, and a mattress counts as one of them.Official guidance
Is there a fee to have a refrigerator collected in Denton?+
The City lists appliances containing PCBs or refrigerants such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and water coolers among the items that can be collected for an additional fee, and it does not publish the amount. Ordinary appliances fit within the two free bulky items a week.Official guidance
What happens to the refrigerant in a Denton appliance pickup?+
The City states that refrigerants are disposed of properly at a permitted disposal facility, which is why a refrigerant appliance is handled as a scheduled item rather than set out with the household trash.Official guidance
Will Denton collect a treadmill?+
Exercise equipment is not named in the City's bulky material. A machine that will not fit a trash cart is booked as a household bulky item, counts within the two free items a week, and any extra item carries the City's additional item charge, so confirm the piece with Customer Service at 940-349-8700.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Denton?+
The City of Denton runs the solid waste utility itself, so residents set up service and schedule bulky items, home chemical collections and yard waste carts through Customer Service at 940-349-8700 or the residential self-service form.Official guidance
How many bulky items can a Denton household put out?+
Two bulky items a week are collected at no additional fee when they are scheduled at least one business day ahead. Extra items carry the City's additional item charge, and material left beyond the scheduled load is billed at the City's residential remodeling rate by volume.Official guidance
Where do Denton residents take paint and chemicals?+
To the home chemical collection at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. Building 300, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., or through a scheduled curbside collection arranged between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The program is for City residents only.Official guidance
Can I take my own load to the Denton landfill?+
Yes. The landfill at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the resident rate requires the City of Denton utility bill and a driver license, loads must be tarped or tied down, and liquids, batteries, tires and hazardous waste are prohibited.Official guidance
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