Most people assume you just drag the old dishwasher to the curb and move on. In Tyler, that gets you a door hanger warning and potentially a special pick-up charge you didn't ask for. There's one step most residents skip, and it costs them.
Can Tyler's Bulk Pickup Take Your Dishwasher?
Yes. The City of Tyler explicitly lists appliances under bulky items. A dishwasher qualifies.
Every Tyler household that gets curbside collection gets two free bulky pickups per calendar year. The pickup happens within five business days of your request. Here's the part people get wrong: the request comes first. Put the dishwasher at the curb before submitting the request, and code enforcement can tag your property with a door hanger under City Ordinance Sec. 16-4. If it sits for more than two days with no contact to the Solid Waste office, they send a crew and charge you a special collection fee automatically.
Submit the request at cityoftyler.org or call (903) 531-1388. Then put the dishwasher out. Keep the pile under 6-8 cubic yards. A single dishwasher is nowhere near that limit.
Already used both free pickups this year? Additional pickups start at $20, based on size and quantity. Still the easiest path. Just is.
Drop It Off: Tyler Recycling Center
If you'd rather haul it yourself than wait five business days, the Tyler Recycling Center downtown is your next stop. The city operates it as a free self-service drop-off, open six days a week, and accepts vehicles too (title required). It accepts cash, check, or money order only — no credit or debit cards — for any items that carry a fee.
| Center | Address | Phone | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Recycling Center | 418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave, Tyler, TX | (903) 531-1388 | 6 days/week — call ahead to confirm hours | Free (some items may carry fee — cash/check only) |
| Greenwood Farms Landfill | 12920 FM 2767 (Old Kilgore Hwy), Tyler, TX — 5 miles east of Loop 323 | (903) 566-5007 | Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Sat 6:30 a.m.-Noon | Sun Closed | Free for Tyler residents (current utility bill required). Others pay gate rate. |
Greenwood Farms Landfill — When You Need It Gone Today
Greenwood Farms is owned by the City of Tyler and operated by Republic Services. For Tyler residents, it's free with a current utility bill. Bring your bill. They check.
It's out on FM 2767 (Old Kilgore Highway), about five miles east of Loop 323. State law requires loads of garbage be covered during the trip — toss a tarp over the dishwasher if it's riding in an open truck bed. Saturday hours run only until noon, so don't leave it for late morning.
Non-residents can use it too, but they pay the gate rate. Call (903) 566-5007 for current rates if you're outside city limits.
Retailer Haul-Away: Home Depot and Best Buy
If you're replacing the dishwasher anyway, both retailers will take the old one — but the conditions matter.
Home Depot includes haul-away as an add-on when you buy a new dishwasher and schedule delivery. Fee runs roughly $25-$50 per appliance. The dishwasher must be fully disconnected before their crew arrives — from water lines, drain, and electrical. They will not disconnect it for you. No new purchase means no haul-away; Home Depot does not offer standalone removal. Verify the fee at checkout when ordering online, as it varies by location and contractor.
Best Buy is the more flexible option here. With a new dishwasher delivery, haul-away runs $49.99. The better option if you're not buying new: Best Buy's standalone Haul-Away and Recycle service removes up to two large appliances for $199.99, no purchase required. Same disconnection rule applies — the dishwasher must be fully disconnected before they arrive or they will leave without it. The unit goes to a licensed recycling partner. Source: Best Buy official recycling page.
Common Mistakes Tyler Residents Make
Putting it at the curb without a request. This is the big one. The city requires notification before anything goes out. Two days without contact and they send a truck and bill you.
Assuming the retailer will disconnect it. Home Depot and Best Buy crews will not touch water lines or electrical connections. If it's not already disconnected when they arrive, the haul-away doesn't happen. You've wasted your window.
Driving to the Recycling Center without calling first. The city's new website does not list current hours. The old site listed six days a week, but that may have changed. A quick call to (903) 531-1388 saves a wasted trip.
Showing up at Greenwood Farms without a utility bill. City residents get in free, but the bill is required. Non-residents pay the gate rate. Have the bill in the truck.
Tex's Take
The bulk pickup route is the right call for most Tyler residents. Two free pickups a year, five-day turnaround, no driving anywhere. The only catch is that you have to request it first, and that's where people keep tripping up. Submit the form at cityoftyler.org, wait for confirmation, then put the dishwasher out.
If you're replacing it and buying from Home Depot or Best Buy, add the haul-away at checkout. Pay the fee, disconnect the unit before they arrive, done. The $199.99 Best Buy standalone service is steep for one appliance — use it only if you've got two large items to clear at once and don't want to deal with the landfill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is dishwasher disposal free in Tyler, TX?
Yes, if you use city bulk pickup (up to two times per year at no charge) or drop it at Greenwood Farms Landfill with a current Tyler utility bill. The Tyler Recycling Center on N. Bois D'Arc Ave also offers free self-service drop-off, though call ahead to confirm whether a fee applies to dishwashers specifically.
Does Tyler bulk pickup take dishwashers?
Yes. The city lists appliances as eligible bulky items. Submit your pickup request through the online form at cityoftyler.org or call (903) 531-1388 before placing the dishwasher at the curb. Pickup occurs within five business days.
Do I need to disconnect my dishwasher before drop-off or haul-away?
For city bulk pickup and landfill drop-off, disconnection is your responsibility before transport. For Home Depot and Best Buy haul-away, the unit must be fully disconnected from water, drain, and electrical before their crew arrives — both retailers require this and will not perform the disconnect themselves.
Can I recycle a dishwasher in Tyler without buying a new one?
Yes. The Tyler Recycling Center on N. Bois D'Arc Ave accepts drop-offs without a purchase requirement. Best Buy also offers standalone haul-away and recycling for $199.99 (up to two large appliances) with no new purchase needed. Call ahead to confirm the Recycling Center's current hours before making the trip.
Data last verified May 2026 against official City of Tyler solid waste sources, cityoftyler.org. Hours, fees, and accepted items can change without notice. Call (903) 531-1388 before making a trip to the Recycling Center, and (903) 566-5007 for Greenwood Farms Landfill.
Bulk pickup is the move for most Tyler residents — free, no driving, and a dishwasher clears the limit with room to spare. Submit the request first, disconnect the unit, put it out. That's the whole process.
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