What Pearland Heavy Trash Services Allow
If you’re expecting bulk waste pickup from the City of Pearland, here’s what residents can and cannot include curbside for collection:
Allowed via Heavy (Bulk) Trash Pickup
- Volume Limit: Up to 2 cubic yards per week—roughly a 6 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft pile (equal to about 12–15 large lawn bags) Pearland+5Frontier Waste Solutions+5Trash Schedules+5.
- Furniture & Mattresses: Small pieces accepted curbside.
- Appliances (“White Goods”): Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and freezers are accepted only if Freon has been removed and tagged by a licensed technician Frontier Waste Solutions+1.
- Brush & Limbs: Must be tied and bundled, maximum 4 ft long, less than 40 lbs, and under 18″ diameter Pearland+7Trash Schedules+7Bubba’s Junk Removal+7.
- Green Waste: Leaves, grass, and similar yard debris are accepted—preferably bagged in clear or paper bags Bubba’s Junk Removal+4Frontier Waste Solutions+4Frontier Waste Solutions+4.
Items Not Accepted by Heavy Trash Service
- Construction Debris: Drywall, shingles, concrete, lumber, or large renovations.
- Hazardous Materials: Paints, solvents, chemicals, motor oil, and batteries.
- Large Tree Limbs, Rocks, & Dirt: Anything exceeding the size or material guidelines.
- Medical/Biohazard Waste: Sharps, contaminated materials, or medical waste of any kind Frontier Waste Solutions+5Trash Schedules+5Best Trash LLC+5.
If You Exceed Limits or Have Restricted Items
- Excess Volume? Contact Frontier for a special pickup—they’ll provide pricing and arrange collection Pearland+3Frontier Waste Solutions+3Bubba’s Junk Removal+3.
- Hazardous Materials? Take them to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center via Keep Pearland Beautiful library.municode.com+11Frontier Waste Solutions+11Bubba’s Junk Removal+11.
Quick Reference Table
| Allowed | Notes |
|---|---|
| Small furniture & mattresses | Acceptable curbside in bulk trash service |
| White goods (Appliances) | Only if Freon tag by licensed tech is visible |
| Bundled brush/branches | 4 ft max length; ≤ 40 lb; ≤ 18″ diameter |
| Bagged green waste | In clear/paper bags or proper trash cart |
| Not Allowed | Alternative Needed |
|---|---|
| Demolition debris (drywall, concrete, etc.) | Use private junk removal or special services |
| Hazardous materials | Drop off at Stella Roberts Recycling Center |
| Oversized tree limbs, rocks, or dirt | Arrange private disposal or special pickup |
Customer Testimonials
“I had some extra green waste and tied the branches as required. The city picked them up with no issue.”
– Lisa M., Pearland
“The fridge was accepted because I had the Freon tag. Glad I followed the rules!”
– John R., Friendswood
Need Flexibility Beyond City Limits?
City services are useful for standard bulk items, but when you have large loads, construction debris, or need fast removal, Bubba’s Junk Removal is your backup—available on-demand, with full-service hauling and eco-friendly disposal.
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