Items the City of Pearland Won’t Accept
Knowing what the City won’t collect helps you avoid surprises and fines. Here’s a clear breakdown of unacceptable items for Pearland’s heavy trash (bulk waste) service.
Construction & Renovation Materials
- Drywall, sheetrock, shingle waste, flooring, cement, bricks, tile, and general construction debris
- Items from contractor jobs or large renovation projects Pearland Texas+9Trash Schedules+9Frontier Waste Solutions+9Pearland Texas+4Pearland Texas+4Bubba’s Junk Removal+4Pearland
Hazardous & Dangerously Bulky Waste
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides, oils, motor oil, and other hazardous liquids
- Batteries, aerosol cans, or flammable items
- Medical sharps, biohazardous materials, or any item posing health risks Pearland+2Best Trash LLC+2
Heavy or Oversized Items Beyond Guidelines
- Full tree trunks, large limbs over allowed spec, logs, rocks, or dirt
- Oversized wooden items or bundled brush over 4 ft / over 40 lbs
- Items exceeding the 2 cubic yard bulk limit Municode Library+14Trash Schedules+14Best Trash LLC+14Pearland+4Frontier Waste Solutions+4Frontier Waste Solutions+4
Household & Miscellaneous Non-Compliance
- Appliances without Freon removal tags
- Tires, vehicles, car motors, and pool filters
- Unbagged food waste, styrofoam, ceramics, or cooking utensils (not recyclable) Best Trash LLC+8Frontier Waste Solutions+8Trash Schedules+8Keep Pearland Beautiful+1
Alternatives for Problem Items
- Special Pickup: Contact Frontier Waste to schedule a pickup for oversized loads or excess bulk. Keep Pearland Beautiful+12Frontier Waste Solutions+12Pearland Texas+12
- Hazardous Waste Disposal: Take items like paint, oil, or batteries to the Stella Roberts Recycling Center (Keep Pearland Beautiful HHW Drop-off). Municode Library+13Keep Pearland Beautiful+13Bubba’s Junk Removal+13
- Construction Debris: Best handled via private junk haulers like Bubba’s, equipped to manage and recycle renovation waste.
Quick Reference Table
| City Won’t Accept | Alternative Option |
|---|---|
| Construction materials, renovation debris | Call Frontier special pickup or hire a private hauler |
| Hazardous items (chemicals, oil, batteries, etc.) | Drop off at Stella Roberts Recycling Center |
| Large limbs, logs, oversized brush | Schedule private or special bulky pickup |
| Appliances without Freon tag | Tag with licensed Freon removal or use Bubba’s service |
| Tires, vehicle parts, ceramics, styrofoam | Private junk hauling service required |
Customer Testimonials
“My contractor left drywall in my yard, and the city wouldn’t touch it. Bubba’s came the next day and hauled it all away.”
— Monica T., Pearland
“I had old paint I couldn’t discard curbside. Took it to Stella Roberts with their help—easy and responsible.”
— Victor L., Alvin
Need Help With Unaccepted Items?
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