LAREDO, Texas— On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department will begin conducting a free Bulky Waste Collection Service throughout the different districts. All unwanted accumulations should be placed out for pickup no later than 7:00 a.m. The first collection will be for residents living in the District 4 area.

Customers must place all bulky items at least 10 feet away from any large objects such as parked cars, mailboxes, telephone connection boxes, water meters, fences, walls, overhead power lines, overhanging trees, etc. Bulky items must also be accessible from the street and placed within the right-of-way. Materials will not be collected from within private property and shall not be placed in such a manner as to create a hazardous condition such as blocking sidewalks, covering the street surface, or obstructing traffic.

Some of the acceptable bulky items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpets, swing sets, plastic swimming pools, large toys, bicycles, fish aquariums, and large household appliances. Items that are not allowed for this service include electronic waste including, but not limited to televisions, monitors, and computer equipment; batteries, car parts, and items with internal combustion engines; items with a title such as a car or boat; paints, solvents, motor oil, or any other liquid; rocks, concrete, asphalt, gravel, or dirt; any other wastes considered to be hazardous or universal waste, such as chemicals, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, mercury-containing devices, and similar items.