Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service
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Removal of accumulations of Clean Brush:
FREE Service: Available to residents who pay City of Laredo residential garbage fees.
Rates Apply: For commercial customers and residents NOT paying City of Laredo garbage fees, rates will apply as follows:
Up to 5 cubic yards.....................................................$35.00 Minimum Charge
Each additional cubic yard or portion thereof...............$7.00
FORMULA TO MEASURE A PILE OF BRUSH TO GET CUBIC YARDS.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT = TOTAL
TOTAL DIVIDED BY 27 EQUALS TO CUBIC YARDS.
EXAMPLE PICTURE: LENGTH 15' X WIDTH 3' X HEIGHT 3' = 135 TOTAL
DIVIDE TOTAL OF 135 BY 27 = 5 CUBIC YARDS
- Removal of accumulations of Construction and Demolition Debris (wood, sheet rock, carpet, siding, etc.) and other inert (non-putrescible) waste rate are as follows for anyone requesting the service:
Up to 5 cubic yards...................................................$55.00 Minimum Charge
Each additional cubic yard or portion thereof..................................$11.00
Bulky Item Collection Service
Two Free Collections per Year
In accordance with City of Laredo Ordinance Chapter 14, Section 14-9 (m)(3)(6) -
Residents paying City of Laredo residential garbage fees are eligible for two free bulky item collections per year:
- Service Request: Call 956-796-1098 to schedule a work order.
Additional Pickups or Non-Residents
For residents NOT paying City of Laredo residential garbage fees or if you need additional pickups in the same year, the following rates apply:
- 1st item: $15.00
- 2nd item: $10.00
- Each subsequent item on same service request: $5.00
Questions or Free Quote: 📞Call 956-796-1098.
Acceptable Bulky Items include:
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Box Springs
- Carpets
- Swing Sets
- Plastic Swimming Pools
- Large Toys
- Bicycles
- Large Household Appliances.
How to Set Out Your Brush and Bulky Items
- Customer must place all brush, debris, or 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.
- Brush, debris, and bulky items must be accessible from the street and placed within the right-of-way. Materials will not be collected from within private property.
- Brush, debris, and bulky items shall not be placed in such a manner so as to create a hazardous condition, such as blocking sidewalks, covering the street surface, or obstructing traffic.
Prohibited Items
The following items are PROHIBITED from the city's Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service:
- 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
- Whole trees greater than 3 inches in diameter
- Any other wastes considered to be hazardous or universal waste, such as chemicals, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, mercury-containing devices, and similar items.
Other Options
Residential waste is accepted free of charge on Saturdays, up to one ton!
Proof of residency is required, bring a valid ID and a water bill.