2 cu yd
of bulky items per week at the curb, about a washer and dryer
7 a.m.
out on your single weekly collection day
3 free
Arlington Landfill visits a year for water utility account holders
Every route for carpet and rugs in Arlington, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Arlington guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Arlington, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Arlington weekly brush and bulky collection (Republic Services): carpet and rugs
FreeRolled carpet counts toward the 2-cubic-yard weekly allowance; the landfill takes old carpet too.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Arlington curbside service, collected by Republic Services. Apartments use their complex's dumpsters.
How to schedule: No appointment. Up to 2 cubic yards of large household items (about a washer and dryer) can go at the curb each week on your single collection day, plus 2 cubic yards of bundled brush or bagged leaves. Oversized loads or Freon appliances: call Republic Services at 817-317-2000. Arlington Water Utilities account holders also get 3 free landfill visits a year.
Limits: 2 cubic yards of bulky items per week and 2 cubic yards of brush per week. 3 free Arlington Landfill visits per year, then a discounted rate.
Set-out: At the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, with 15 feet of overhead clearance. Brush in 4-foot bundles under 50 pounds.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Arlington: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering carpet and rugs, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Arlington: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Arlington, Texas (DFW metro, #50 nationally) operates one of the most accessible bulk pickup systems in the country: bulk items are collected automatically every other week on your recycling day with no scheduling needed for standard items. The City contracts with Republic Services for all four services (trash, recycling, brush, bulk), all on the same weekday. Limit: one bulk item up to 2 cubic yards under 35 lbs per recycling day. Glass IS accepted curbside in Arlington (unusual for the region). Arlington residents receive 3 free landfill drop-off visits per year at the Arlington Sanitary Landfill. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Arlington residents.
The Arlington rule for carpet and rugs: Rolled carpet counts toward the 2-cubic-yard weekly allowance; the landfill takes old carpet too.
Program basics: 2 cubic yards of bulky items per week and 2 cubic yards of brush per week. 3 free Arlington Landfill visits per year, then a discounted rate. At the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, with 15 feet of overhead clearance. Brush in 4-foot bundles under 50 pounds.
What the city will not take: Non-compactable material such as concrete, brick, and builder's rubble (landfill on Saturdays), hazardous waste (not at the curb or the landfill), and tires (the Arlington Landfill cannot accept them).
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Arlington: free landfill visits for residents, Fort Worth Report: Arlington's weekly cart service and bulky limits (city guidance, February 2024). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why carpet and rugs are different from ordinary bulk. The volume is the first surprise. Carpet rolls do not compress, and a whole house of carpet can be 500 to 1,000 pounds spread over 15 to 25 rolls. Bulk programs set item limits that a whole-house removal exceeds, so staged pickups or a hauler are often needed.
Three mistakes that get carpet and rugs left at the curb:
Paid options are for whole-house tear-outs that exceed bulk limits and for contractor-generated carpet, which residential bulk programs exclude.
Self-haul to a transfer station or recycler
$20 to $80Rolled carpet loads easily into a pickup or trailer. Transfer stations charge by weight; carpet recyclers charge a small per-pound fee or accept free where stewardship programs exist.
Weigh it in your head: about 0.5 pounds per square foot for carpet, 0.25 for padding.
LoadUp paid carpet pickup
$80+For Arlington households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (hazardous waste, construction debris), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in DFW for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your carpet. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book carpet pickup in Arlington with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Arlington proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Arlington junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national carpet and rugs disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Arlington: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Arlington pick up carpet and rugs for free?
Yes, rolled, on your weekly collection day.
How much does paid carpet and rugs removal cost in Arlington?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single carpet pickup in Arlington starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Arlington households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (hazardous waste, construction debris), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in DFW for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I put old carpet out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, if it is cut into rolls under the program’s length limit (usually 4 to 6 feet), rolled tightly, and tied. Padding should be rolled separately. Contractor-generated carpet is usually excluded. Check your city’s rule below.
How do I cut and roll carpet for pickup?
Flip a section face down and cut strips 3 to 4 feet wide from the back with a utility knife and a straight edge. Roll each strip tightly and tie it in two places with twine or wrap it with tape. Keep rolls under about 50 pounds.
Is carpet recyclable?
Yes, though access varies. Nylon carpet is the most recyclable, and padding is widely recycled into new padding. California’s CARE program provides free drop-off statewide; elsewhere, carpet reclamation facilities and some flooring retailers accept it, sometimes for a small fee.
What do I do with the tack strips?
Pry them up with a flat bar, stack them nail side in, wrap tightly in cardboard, and tape. Put the bundle in the trash cart or with bulk, clearly wrapped so no one gets stuck.
Is this Arlington page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Arlington guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
