Junk Removal in Plano

– Regular household trash in Plano is typically collected once per week in carts or bins, while recycling is collected on a separate schedule; residents should place carts at the curb or alley by early morning on collection day and remove them afterward.
– Bulk trash (large, non-hazardous household items like furniture and mattresses) is usually collected on a scheduled basis; items are typically placed at the curb no earlier than 24–48 hours before pickup and must be out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
– There is often a volume limit for bulk pickup, commonly around 6–10 cubic yards per collection (roughly a pile about 6 ft wide × 15 ft long × 3 ft high); larger piles may require an extra fee, special appointment, or a private junk removal service.
– Residents should separate regular trash, recyclables, and bulk items: bagged household garbage goes in your trash cart, clean paper/cardboard and containers go in recycling, and oversized items like sofas or box springs are set out as bulk; loose trash or bags placed outside the cart are often not collected.
– Construction and demolition debris (such as drywall, tile, roofing, concrete, and large amounts of lumber) is typically not accepted in regular bulk pickup and may have strict limits; homeowners doing remodeling often need to hire a junk removal company or rent a dumpster for these materials.
– Items like tires, paint, chemicals, automotive fluids, and certain electronics are usually considered household hazardous waste and are not allowed in regular trash or bulk piles; these often must be taken to designated drop-off events or facilities.
– When setting out bulk items, residents should keep piles at least a few feet away from mailboxes, fences, parked cars, fire hydrants, and utility boxes, and avoid blocking sidewalks, driveways, or storm drains so collection trucks can safely access the materials.

Because local rules and schedules can change, always confirm the latest trash, recycling, and bulk pickup guidelines on the official city sanitation website or through the city’s customer service.