Microwave Recycling in Dallas, TX

Dallas brush and bulky pickup does not take microwaves; the city says electronics such as microwaves can be self-hauled to a city disposal site (Dallas residents only).

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TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))
White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Dallas

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DallasNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Dallas Landfill & Transfer Stations (resident self-haul)City service · DallasDallas residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Dallas residents can self-haul to McCommas Bluff Landfill (5100 Youngblood Road) and the Northwest/Bachman (9500 Harry Hines Blvd), Northeast/Fair Oaks (7677 Fair Oaks Ave) and Southwest/Westmoreland (4610 S. Westmoreland Rd) transfer stations at no charge in cars, pickups and trailers under 15 feet. The city pages give no ZIP codes, so the sites are recorded as one program.
Cost & rules
- The bulky-pickup page names microwaves as electronics to self-haul to a disposal site; the disposal-site electronics list does not name them, so confirm before you go. Dallas residents only.
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Places that don’t take microwaves (1)

Dallas Brush & Bulky Item Collection · Dallas

Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

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Texas rules

TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)
White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (5)

TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Brush & Bulky Item Collections (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
- Residential customers get monthly curbside brush and bulky collection of up to 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, TVs, stereos and microwaves are not collected curbside; electronics can be self-hauled to a city disposal site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not available for business or commercial properties. Checked October 26, 2026.
Landfill and Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
- Dallas residents self-hauling household waste in cars, pickups and trailers under 15 feet pay nothing. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A valid driver's license and proof of Dallas residency are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Resident's Guide to Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
- Accepted electronics include monitors, CPUs, laptops and complete televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab) · Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (text of a TCEQ rule) · effective November 17, 2024
- TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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