Hard-to-Dispose Items Guide by City
Use this item index when you know what you need to get rid of but still need the correct local route. Disposal rules can change by city, address, building type, item condition, fee schedule, and whether the item contains refrigerant, batteries, chemicals, oil, lamps, tires, or other restricted materials.
Compare disposal rules for common problem items
Fluorescent Tubes disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for fluorescent tubes disposal in Phoenix, Arizona, Portland, Oregon, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Phoenix, Arizona · Portland, Oregon · Knoxville, Tennessee · Madison, WisconsinLithium Batteries disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for lithium batteries disposal in Phoenix, Arizona, Portland, Oregon, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Phoenix, Arizona · Portland, Oregon · Knoxville, Tennessee · Madison, WisconsinMattress disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for mattress disposal in Phoenix, Arizona, Cary, North Carolina, Portland, Oregon, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Phoenix, Arizona · Cary, North Carolina · Portland, Oregon · Knoxville, Tennessee · Madison, WisconsinRefrigerator disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for refrigerator disposal in Phoenix, Arizona, Cary, North Carolina, Portland, Oregon, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Phoenix, Arizona · Cary, North Carolina · Portland, Oregon · Knoxville, Tennessee · Madison, WisconsinTV/electronics disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for tv/electronics disposal in Phoenix, Arizona, Cary, North Carolina, Portland, Oregon, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Phoenix, Arizona · Cary, North Carolina · Portland, Oregon · Knoxville, Tennessee · Madison, WisconsinPaint/paint Cans disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for paint/paint cans disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaAppliances disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for appliances disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaTires disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for tires disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaChemicals/pesticides disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for chemicals/pesticides disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaMotor Oil disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for motor oil disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaFurniture/bulky Waste disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for furniture/bulky waste disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaE-waste disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for e-waste disposal in Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tampa, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Austin, Texas · Seattle, Washington · Charlotte, North Carolina · Tampa, Florida · Columbus, Ohio · Nashville, Tennessee · Raleigh, North CarolinaPropane Tanks disposal
Compare pickup, drop-off, take-back, preparation, fee, and eligibility rules for propane tanks disposal in Austin, Texas.
Austin, TexasWhy item rules vary
The same item can be accepted at curbside in one city, require a drop-off appointment in another, or need retailer take-back, recycler handling, or household hazardous waste collection.
What to verify first
Check accepted quantities, residency rules, fees, appointment windows, building-size rules, and preparation requirements before hauling the item or leaving it outside.
When to use a city hub
If you have several items to dispose of in the same place, start from the city hub. It groups every local guide we cover for that city.