Little Elm runs a bi-weekly bulk pickup program tied to your address. No scheduling required, but there are specific placement rules and item restrictions you need to follow β or your stuff won't get picked up.
Quick Answer
Available?
Yes β during your assigned bulk week
How often?
Every two weeks (1st/3rd week or 2nd/4th week, depending on address)
Scheduling required?
No β automatic during your bulk week
Main limit
Up to 6 cubic yards per pickup
Accepted Items
Mattresses, box springs, kitchen appliances, washers, dryers, drained water heaters, labeled refrigerators/freezers with refrigerant removed, bundled cardboard, carpet cut into 4-foot lengths, bundled limbs, and bagged brush.
What the City Won't Take
Hazardous waste, car parts, tires, loose debris, and any items placed in the alley instead of the designated curbside area.
Schedule & Timing
Bulk pickup happens on your regular trash/recycling day during your assigned bulk week. Depending on your address, you're either on the 1st/3rd week or 2nd/4th week schedule. Items must be placed in the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb β even if your regular trash is picked up in the alley. Everything needs to be out by 7 a.m.
Common Mistakes That Cause Missed Pickups
Placing bulk items in the alley instead of the curbside grass strip
Setting items out during the wrong bulk week
Leaving carpet in rolls longer than 4 feet (must be cut to 4-foot lengths)
Putting out a fridge without labeling it and confirming refrigerant removal
Leaving loose debris instead of bagging or bundling it
City Contact Information
Little Elm Government Resources
City Hall
Little Elm Town Hall 100 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068
Self-Disposal Drop-Off: Courtesy Bulk Drop-Site β 1690 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068. Fri 4β8 PM, SatβSun 8 AM β 5 PM (or until full). Bring a current utility bill and photo ID.
Household Hazardous Waste: Little Elm hosts bi-annual Clean & Green Waste Collection events (typically April and October) at the Public Works Service Center. Free for Little Elm residents.
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Check the City of Little Elm utility services website and enter your address. You'll be assigned to either the 1st/3rd or 2nd/4th week schedule.
In the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb β not in the alley, even if that's where your regular trash goes.
Yes, but it must be cut into 4-foot lengths. Full rolls won't be taken.
Up to 6 cubic yards per pickup. Little Elm has one of the more generous limits in the area.
You'll have to wait until the next cycle, which is two weeks out. For immediate removal, a same-day junk pickup service can handle it right away.
Bulk pickup rules and schedules are subject to change. Always confirm current policies with the City of Little Elm or your waste services provider before placing items at the curb. Information on this page was last reviewed in March 2026.
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