The City of Longview collects bulky items four times a year, up to 8 cubic yards a pickup. That is a good deal for a couch and a pile of branches. It is the wrong tool for a remodel, a roof, a fence or a full house cleanout. Here is how to choose.
Quick answer: Use the City of Longview bulky item pickup for furniture, lawn equipment and large branches, up to 8 cubic yards, four times a year. Rent a dumpster when you have more than 8 cubic yards, need it gone on your schedule, or have material the city refuses: roofing, sheetrock, tile, concrete, fencing, dirt, or construction waste.
CITY SERVICEWhat Longview bulky item pickup covers
Residential customers can request a bulky item pickup up to four times every 12 months. Furniture, lawn equipment such as mowers and weed eaters, and large branches (3 to 10 feet long) are collected at no extra charge. Each pickup is limited to 8 cubic yards, roughly two small pickup truck loads.
Appliances like washers, dryers and stoves, construction materials, carpet, demolition waste and mattresses carry an additional fee. Request a pickup through the CitySend app or by calling the Sanitation Department at 903-237-1250, then set items out parallel to the road.
Spring storms and the May and August move-out weeks, when students at LeTourneau University and Kilgore College and families across Gregg County change housing, are busy stretches for anyone hauling large items. Plan the city pickup or a container a week or two ahead.
WHAT IS REFUSEDWhat the city will not pick up
The city’s bulky service does not take loose garbage, hazardous materials, dirt, rock or sand, glass, concrete, pallets, ceramic tile, sheetrock, roofing materials, fencing, or anything from contract or business work. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are also excluded because they contain refrigerant.
That list is exactly what comes out of a re-roof, a kitchen gut, a fence replacement or a tile job, and it is why a container is usually the answer on those projects.
WHEN TO RENTWhen a dumpster is the better choice
- You have more than 8 cubic yards, or more than four loads in a year.
- The project creates roofing, sheetrock, tile, fencing or other items the city refuses.
- You want everything gone on one schedule instead of waiting for a pickup date.
- You are clearing a whole house, garage or estate and cannot sort piece by piece.
- A contractor, landlord or HOA requires a container on site.
A 10-yard dumpster in Longview is $379 flat with delivery, a 7-day rental, pickup and disposal included, and holds up to 1 ton. The full price list shows every size.
WHEN TO USE THE CITYWhen city pickup is the smarter move
One old sofa, a broken mower and a pile of limbs fit well inside the free bulky allowance. If that is the whole job, schedule the city and keep your money. Mattresses and large appliances cost extra either way, so compare the fee against the flat rate before deciding.
COMBINING BOTHUse both on a larger project
Many Longview homeowners rent a container for the construction debris and household junk, and save a city pickup for the big branches and the old mower. Both services respect different rules, so keep each item in the right place. Our list of what cannot go in a dumpster covers the rest.
FAQFrequently asked questions
How many times a year does Longview pick up bulky items?
Residential customers can request up to four bulky item pickups every 12 months through the Sanitation Department.
How much will the city take in one bulky pickup?
Each pickup is limited to 8 cubic yards, about two small pickup truck loads. The city may collect more waste for a nominal fee.
What does Longview not pick up as bulky waste?
Concrete, dirt, rock, sand, glass, sheetrock, tile, roofing materials, fencing, pallets, hazardous materials, refrigerant appliances, and anything from contract or business work.
Is a dumpster cheaper than extra bulky pickups?
If you are within the free allowance, the city is cheaper. Once you pass 8 cubic yards or hit the four-pickup limit, a flat-rate 10-yard at $379 is usually the simpler and more economical option.
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