Weekly
large item collection on your yard waste day, no appointment
7 a.m.
out by this time on collection day, or the evening before
4
car tires per household per year at the curb
Every route for carpet and rugs in Orlando, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Orlando guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Orlando, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Orlando weekly large item collection: carpet and rugs
FreeRolled carpet goes out on yard waste day.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Orlando solid waste service (billed through OUC). Unincorporated Orange County has its own program through Solid Waste at 407-836-6601.
How to schedule: No appointment for hand-loadable items. Put large items at the curb on your yard waste day; the city collects weekly. Oversized loads can be scheduled through Solid Waste at 407-246-2314 for an additional fee.
Limits: No published item cap for ordinary household large items; crews collect what two people can hand-load. Tires are limited to 4 car tires per household per year.
Set-out: At the curb the evening before or by 7 a.m. on your yard waste day. Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before set-out.
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 Orlando: 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 Orlando: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Orlando residents have one of the most generous bulk pickup schedules in the country: large items get collected weekly on the same day as garbage. Furniture, mattresses, appliances, TVs, and up to 4 passenger car tires are all accepted. This page walks through every disposal option in order from free to paid.
The Orlando rule for carpet and rugs: Rolled carpet goes out on yard waste day.
Program basics: No published item cap for ordinary household large items; crews collect what two people can hand-load. Tires are limited to 4 car tires per household per year. At the curb the evening before or by 7 a.m. on your yard waste day. Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before set-out.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste, auto parts, construction debris, and truck tires. Electronics go to Orange County's drop-off sites.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Orlando Public Works: Solid Waste Division (large item collection), City of Orlando: Solid Waste services included in residential rates. 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 households who need same-week service or live in apartments/condos not covered by city service, LoadUp offers professional removal in Orlando with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Orlando with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Orlando proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Orlando 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 Orlando: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Orlando pick up carpet and rugs for free?
Yes, rolled, on your yard waste day.
How much does paid carpet and rugs removal cost in Orlando?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single carpet pickup in Orlando starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-week service or live in apartments/condos not covered by city service, LoadUp offers professional removal in Orlando with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Orlando page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Orlando guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
