Amarillo’s Easy Curbside Trash Pickup Guide

When it comes to trash pickup in Amarillo, I will say the city does a very good job. Now, if the people who live here would just remember what they are supposed to do to keep our city looking beautiful, then everything will be great.

I recently got to test out our city's curbside pickup. I had a couch and a living room chair that I was in need of disposing. It has been in my living room since my daughter was in middle school, so it has definitely served its purpose. It has seen better days.

What You Shouldn’t Do With Big Trash

I knew not to try to drag it out to that alley. I don't know why people still insist on doing that. It leaves a mess near the dumpster. It gets picked up, but not as quickly as it does if you do things the correct way.

According to a recent City of Amarillo social media post, all you have to do is make a phone call and leave the big trash item on the curb in front of your house.

We’re glad to see so many of you taking advantage of our curbside pickup and brush site services—especially during this busy season! To help things run smoothly, here are a few friendly reminders:

The Easy Way Amarillo Picks It Up

Curbside Bulky Item Pickup
-Place bulky items like furniture, appliances, and tree limbs at the curb—not in the alley
-No overhead wires or parked cars blocking access
-Tree limbs: cut to 6 ft. max | Stumps: 36 in. wide max
-Please schedule a pickup before placing items at the curb.
Schedule a pickup

Reminder
-Do not place items in alleys.
-Bulky items and brushes must be scheduled and placed at the curb.
-Construction/demolition debris is not eligible for pickup—must go to the landfill.
-Contractor-cut vegetation is not eligible for pickup—must go to the landfill.

Thank you for helping us keep Amarillo clean, safe, and efficient!

My Experience Using the Service

I got to test this process out when I was moving my family to town recently. I scheduled the pickup and brought the two furniture pieces outside and onto my front curb. That was it. Guess what? They got it picked up.

It really was that simple. Now, if everyone in Amarillo would just do it the way they are supposed to it will keep our alleys clean and our city running smoothly.