Most people rip out the old carpet, roll it up, and then stand there wondering what happens next. The city's solid waste page lists furniture and mattresses as heavy trash. Carpet is not mentioned. That gap is where most Beaumont residents waste a trip or pay for something they didn't need to.
Here is what actually works.
On this page:
1. Heavy trash curbside pickup
2. Municipal Landfill (free drop-off)
3. Golden Triangle Landfill
4. Private hauler option
5. Dumpster rental (big jobs)
6. Common mistakes
7. Tex's Take
8. FAQ
Heavy trash curbside pickup
Beaumont runs weekly heavy trash collection on your regular pickup day. Single-family residential only. The city's official list includes furniture, mattresses, appliances, and "miscellaneous heavy debris", carpet is not explicitly named, but it can fall under that last category.
Call Garbage Services at (409) 842-1483 before you haul it to the curb. Tell them you have rolled carpet and ask if heavy trash crews will take it on your route. This takes two minutes and saves you a wasted trip either way.
Collected weekly on your regular pickup day. Stack neatly at the curb, not under utility lines or near water meters. Do not mix with yard waste. Material must be stacked in separate piles. Corner lot residents: stack as far from the intersection as possible while still on your property. Service limited to single-family residential customers only.
If the crew takes it, roll the carpet tightly and secure it so it doesn't unravel in the street. A Southeast Texas summer does not improve old carpet smell, and your neighbors will notice.
Municipal Landfill (free drop-off for residents)
This is the most reliable free option. Beaumont residents who haul debris themselves pay nothing at the Municipal Landfill, as long as you bring proof of residency and you are current on your garbage service bill.
| Facility | Address | Phone | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Municipal Landfill | 5895 Lafin Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705 | (409) 842-5686 | Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 7am-1pm | Free (residents with proof of residency) |
| Golden Triangle Landfill (Republic Services) | 6433 Labelle Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705 | (409) 842-5091 | Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 7am-10:30am | Call ahead to confirm residential fee |
What you need at the gate: a Beaumont garbage service utility bill or a Texas driver's license showing your Beaumont address. Contractors, roofers, and lawn services are charged regardless. If carpet came from a rental property or job site, expect a fee.
The landfill is closed on New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Call before a long holiday weekend, the Saturday before a holiday can get backed up.
Golden Triangle Landfill
Golden Triangle Landfill on Labelle Road is operated by Republic Services and explicitly lists "waste carpet material" among its accepted waste types. This is a commercial landfill primarily serving contractors and industrial customers, but residential drop-off may be available.
Call (409) 842-5091 before making the trip to confirm whether they accept residential loads and what the current fee is. Hours are slightly shorter on Saturday, they close at 10:30am versus the Municipal Landfill's 1pm cutoff, so get there early.
Private hauler option
SETX Hauling and Junk Removal is a Beaumont-based company that explicitly offers carpet and rug removal. They handle the rolling, loading, and disposal. Pricing is volume-based, they charge based on how much space the carpet takes in their trailer, including labor and disposal fees.
They offer same-day or next-day service. Useful when you have padding, tack strips, and carpet all coming out at once and you don't want to make multiple landfill runs.
SETX Hauling and Junk Removal
Phone: (409) 273-5520
Website: setxhaulingandjunkremoval.com
Dumpster rental for big jobs
Replacing carpet in the whole house, or dealing with flood damage across multiple rooms? A dumpster rental makes more sense than multiple landfill trips. Pot-O-Gold Rentals offers 30-yard dumpsters in Beaumont and specifically lists carpet and flooring replacement as a use case.
Call to confirm current pricing and lead time before scheduling a flooring contractor, you want the dumpster on-site the same day demo starts, not two days later.
Common mistakes
Putting carpet out without calling first. The city's heavy trash list doesn't name carpet. Some routes take it, some don't. A quick call to (409) 842-1483 prevents a pile sitting on your curb for a week.
Showing up at the landfill without ID. The free residential drop-off requires proof of Beaumont residency at the gate. Utility bill or driver's license. No proof, you pay the contractor rate.
Leaving carpet in a 96-gallon container. It won't fit, and the city won't pick it up. Heavy trash goes in a separate pile at the curb, not in or on top of your garbage container. If the renovation also turned up old smoke detector batteries or power tool packs, those need separate handling — see our guide on household battery disposal in Beaumont.
Assuming carpet can be recycled locally. No verified carpet-specific recycling facility was found in Beaumont or Jefferson County as of May 2026. Landfill is the realistic end destination here. If you have other items to deal with from the same renovation, see our guide on where to recycle electronics in Beaumont for what the city's e-waste options actually look like.
Waiting on the landfill over a long holiday weekend. The Municipal Landfill closes on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Plan accordingly if your renovation runs into one of those weeks.
Tex's Take
The free landfill drop-off is the move here. Just is.
Five minutes to load the truck, five minutes to the gate on Lafin Road, show your license, done. You're not paying a hauler $150 for two rolled sections of carpet that fit in a pickup bed. The city built this system specifically so residents wouldn't have to.
Where it gets complicated is flood damage or a full-house reno. Three rooms of wet carpet, padding, and tack strips is a different situation, that's when SETX or a dumpster rental stops being a luxury and starts being the actual efficient choice. Know which situation you're in before you start making calls.
Frequently asked questions
Does Beaumont pick up carpet with heavy trash?
Carpet is not explicitly listed on the city's heavy trash items, but it may fall under "miscellaneous heavy debris." Call Garbage Services at (409) 842-1483 before putting it out to confirm whether your route's crew will take it.
Is carpet disposal free in Beaumont?
Yes, if you haul it yourself to the Beaumont Municipal Landfill at 5895 Lafin Rd. Residents who pay for city garbage service and bring proof of residency (utility bill or Texas ID) are not charged for drop-off. Contractors and non-residents pay a fee.
Can I put carpet in my regular trash container?
No. Rolled carpet won't fit in a 96-gallon container, and the city won't pick up large items placed on or next to the container. It has to go out as a separate heavy trash pile at the curb.
Where can I recycle old carpet in Beaumont?
No verified carpet-specific recycling facility was found in Beaumont or Jefferson County as of May 2026. The Municipal Landfill and Golden Triangle Landfill are the confirmed disposal options. If you find a recycling program, call ahead to verify they accept residential loads before making the trip.
What if I have carpet from a rental property or job site?
The city's free residential landfill drop-off is for single-family residences only. Commercial or rental property carpet disposal will be charged at the landfill. A private hauler like SETX Hauling or a dumpster rental from Pot-O-Gold may be a more practical option in that case.
Data last verified May 2026 against official City of Beaumont solid waste sources and confirmed facility listings. Hours, fees, and accepted items can change without notice. Call ahead before making a trip.
The Municipal Landfill on Lafin Road is open six days a week. Load up the truck, bring your ID, and get it done before the weekend closes out.
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