Bulky Collection

Call our Customer Care team at (800) 375-8375 or schedule your bulky pickup. Our team will verify your address, local ordinances and review your waste items to set up your collection. View our video here on Bulky Pick-up collection and further requirments.

TDS generally collects three cubic yards in a single pick-up, which is roughly the size of three washing machines side-by-side.

Loads larger than three cubic yards can be collected at an additional cost. View our video here on Bulky Pick-up collection and further requirments.

Your cost will vary depending on your address, local ordinances and items you are disposing of. Residents of contracted service areas may be eligible to receive a free bulky pickup. To confirm, please contact our Customer Care team at (800) 375-8375 to get an accurate cost. View our video here on Bulky Pick-up collection and further requirments.

Acceptable bulky waste materials include, but are not limited to:

  • Furniture
  • Appliances (freon must be removed and tagged)
  • Water heaters (must be drained)
  • Wood (without nails)
  • Doors
  • Carpets
  • Toilets
  • Fiberglass tubs (TDS will not accept ceramic or porcelain tubs)
  • Soft metals (such as basketball goals or fence posts)
  • Box springs (*Additional charge. Contact Customer Care for pricing)
  • Mattresses (*Additional charge. Contact Customer Care for pricing)

For more detailed information, check out our Bulky Item Pickup Guide here.

Some items that are not accepted, but not limited to:

  • Paints
  • Household cleaners
  • Chemicals
  • Dead animals
  • Vehicles or automotive parts.
  • Soils, dirt, or sand
  • Tires
  • Concrete or bricks
  • Fiberglass insulation
  • Construction materials
  • Broken glass or sheet glass.

Other limitations may apply. Please contact Customer Care to confirm what bulky waste items can be collected. For more detailed information, check out our Bulky Item Pickup Guide here.

Please place your bulky items on the curb no later than 7 am on the day of your scheduled pickup date. View our video here on Bulky Pick-up collection and further requirements.

Please keep your bulky items at least five feet away from obstacles such as mailboxes, cars, tree branches, utility lines, personal items and private property.

For more detailed information, check out our Bulky Item Pickup Guide here.

Ryan Driskell

Director of Recycling & Organics

Ryan has over 12 years of experience with TDS, having joined the organization in 2013. He has built a strong foundation in data-driven decision making, working in pricing for the hauling division and progressing through roles from analyst to Pricing Manager before transitioning to his current leadership position.

In his current role, Ryan has oversight of three key operations within TDS’s recycling and organics division, the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF),  the Garden-Ville brand composting operation focused on efficient and high-quality organic processing, and the Construction & Demolition (C&D) facility dedicated to diverting recoverable material from the landfill. His approach is rooted in performance metrics and operational insight, using data to identify efficiencies, track throughput, and drive continuous improvement across all three areas.

Ryan’s numbers-driven approach has played a key role in TDS expanding its reach, with notable growth into municipalities such as Dripping Springs, Bastrop, and Smithville, as well as serving major university campuses including UT, UTSA, and Texas State. He is driven by a passion for building safe, efficient systems focused on maximizing the volume of material TDS can responsibly accept and process. 

Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University.

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