City of Temple to host Bulky Item Disposal Event

Description

The City of Temple is hosting a Bulky Item Disposal Event at the Solid Waste Complex (2611 E Ave H) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., giving residents an additional way to get rid of large household items that don’t fit in your regular trash collection.

This event is open to Temple residents and will operate as a self-service, dumpster-style drop-off.

What to Expect:

• Quick check-in upon arrival (please be prepared to provide your address)
• Staff will verify eligibility for Temple Solid Waste services
• If you have a Belton address, you may still participate if you receive Temple utility and solid waste services

Accepted Items Include:

• Refrigerators and other household appliances
• Mattresses
• General bulky household items

Items NOT Accepted:

• Batteries
• Electronics
• Tires
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
• Brush (brush is accepted year-round Monday through Friday at the Solid Waste Complex)

Please Note:

• No commercial use, this is for residential services only
• This is a self-service event, so please be prepared to unload your items
• Boxes will be available on-site to assist with unloading if needed
• There is no set item limit for this event

This event will be offered twice a year to provide additional opportunities for residents to dispose of bulky items outside of the monthly bulky item pickup program.

For more information, visit templetx.gov/solidwaste.