Bulk Items

The City of Melissa and Community Waste Disposal (CWD) offers a free monthly pickup for all residential solid waste customers.

Bulk waste will be collected once a month, beginning on the Friday that falls in the first full week of each month. No call is necessary!

Corrected 2023 MELISSA BULK COLLECTION CALENDAR

You are limited to four (4) cubic yards of bulky waste per collection. Washing-Machine

One (1) cubic yard is equivalent to one (1) washing machine.

Bundled Brush


All brush must be bundled. Bundled brush cannot exceed four (4) by two (2) feet nor weigh more than 40 pounds per bundle. No loose brush will be accepted.


If you have a load that exceeds the acceptable limit, contact CWD at 972-392-9300, option 2, for a price quote.

  1. Acceptable Bulk Items
  2. Prohibited Bulk Items
  • Toys and Yard Tools Tagged as "Bulk Items"
  • Furniture
  • Bundled Carpet in 4-foot Lengths
  • Fence Panels No Larger than 4'x6'
  • Bagged Leaves
  • Washing Machines, Dryers, Water Heaters and Kitchen Appliances
  • Refrigerators/Freezers (Must be tagged certifying removal of refrigerants)