The air fryer stopped heating. The coffee maker takes 20 minutes to brew four ounces. The blender lid cracked two years ago and you've been meaning to replace it. Now all three are sitting on your counter and you need them gone.
Most Texarkana residents don't know what to do with small kitchen appliances beyond putting them in a trash bag and hoping for the best. This guide covers exactly what Texarkana's waste system allows, what it doesn't, and the fastest legal routes to get these things out of your house.
Curbside Bulk Pickup — The Easiest Option
Texarkana's residential waste contract runs through Waste Management (WM). Residents get one cubic yard of bulk waste picked up curbside on their regular collection day, every week. One cubic yard is roughly the size of a large chair or a washing machine — so a box of small appliances fits easily.
Small kitchen appliances — toasters, air fryers, coffee makers, blenders, microwaves, rice cookers — fall under the city's general household appliance category and are accepted in bulk. Set them out with your regular carts on your pickup day. No appointment, no fee.
One cubic yard per week, curbside on your regular collection day
Items must be accessible — don't bury them behind your carts
Appliances with CFCs (window AC units, mini fridges): must be tagged "free of Freon" before WM will take them
Items over 200 lbs: call WM to arrange separate pickup
Need more than one cubic yard removed at once? Call WM at (903) 794-4111 — extra pickups available for a fee
Source: texarkanatexas.gov — Bulk Waste Collection
Your regular pickup day is the same day WM collects your green-lid waste cart and yellow-lid recycle cart. If you're unsure of your day, call Texarkana Water Utilities at (903) 798-3800 — they manage WM service accounts for the city.
One thing to note: small appliances do not go in your yellow-lid recycling cart. The cart accepts plastic bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard — that's it. Electronic waste and appliances are explicitly excluded from curbside recycling in Texarkana. Don't mix them.
Landfill Drop-Off — Free for Texarkana Residents
If you're clearing out a kitchen's worth of dead appliances at once and don't want to spread pickups over multiple weeks, the city landfill takes household items at no charge for residents.
| Facility | Address | Phone | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Boston Landfill | 1030 Highway 82 West, New Boston, TX 75570 | (903) 628-6595 | Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | Sat 8:00 AM–11:30 AM | Free (residents only) |
Bring your most recent water bill and a Texas driver's license with the same address. Both required — no exceptions. Construction or remodel debris does not qualify for the free disposal rate, but a box of dead kitchen appliances does.
New Boston is about 25 miles west on Highway 82. Not the most convenient trip for one toaster, but worth it if you're doing a full kitchen cleanout. Call ahead to confirm hours haven't shifted before you drive out.
Data last verified June 2026 against official Texarkana solid waste sources. Hours, fees, and accepted items can change without notice. Call ahead before making a trip.
Best Buy In-Store Recycling
Texarkana has a Best Buy at 4210 Saint Michael Dr. Best Buy's national recycling program accepts electronics and small appliances at the customer service counter — up to three items per household per day, free of charge, regardless of where you bought them.
Items that generally qualify under their program include small kitchen appliances, audio equipment, cameras, mobile phones, and small office electronics. Items with batteries should have the battery removed if possible before drop-off.
Best Buy recycles responsibly through licensed third-party partners. For broken appliances you can't donate, this is a cleaner option than landfill if you're already in the area.
Donate Working Appliances
If the appliance still works, donation is the right move. Goodwill accepts small kitchen appliances in working condition — toasters, coffee makers, blenders, rice cookers, air fryers. Two locations serve Texarkana.
| Location | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas | 3410 Saint Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503 | (430) 200-2810 | Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM | Sun 10 AM–7 PM |
| Goodwill (Arkansas side) | 1916 N State Line Ave, Texarkana, AR 71854 | (870) 772-5543 | Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM | Sun 10 AM–6 PM |
The Texas-side Goodwill on Saint Michael Drive is the most practical stop for most Texarkana residents. The Arkansas-side location on State Line Ave is an option if you're already over that way. Either works — and given that thousands of Texarkana residents live in one state and work in the other, the border here is mostly a technicality.
Appliances should be clean and in working condition. Goodwill does not accept broken or non-functioning appliances for donation — those go to curbside bulk pickup, the landfill, or Best Buy recycling instead.
Common Mistakes
Putting appliances in the yellow-lid recycling cart. Doesn't go there. WM's curbside recycling in Texarkana is for bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard only. A toaster in the yellow cart contaminates the load and gets sorted out anyway.
Driving to the landfill without ID. New Boston requires your current water bill and a Texas driver's license with the matching address. If the addresses don't match, you pay. Not a long drive to make twice.
Trying to donate broken appliances. Goodwill only accepts items in working condition. A broken air fryer that doesn't heat up isn't a donation — it's extra work for their staff. Curbside bulk or Best Buy recycling is the right path for anything that no longer functions.
Assuming Best Buy haul-away covers small appliances. It doesn't. The $199.99 standalone haul-away service is for major appliances and large electronics. In-store drop-off recycling is the free program that covers toasters, blenders, and similar items.
Waiting for a special event. Texarkana currently has no dedicated household hazardous waste drop-off site, and small appliance collection events are not regularly scheduled through the city. Don't hold onto a pile of dead appliances waiting for a collection day that may not come. Your weekly bulk pickup is the consistent, reliable option.
Tex's Take
Texarkana's bulk pickup program is genuinely one of the more practical setups I've seen for a city this size. Weekly curbside, one cubic yard, no appointment — most people don't need to do anything else. Set your dead toaster on the curb collection day and it's gone by 10 AM.
The only real friction is for residents who want their stuff recycled rather than landfilled, and for that Best Buy is the legitimate answer. It's not perfect — call before you go, confirm they're taking your item — but it's there and it's free. The fact that Texarkana has no HHW drop-off site is the bigger gap, but for standard kitchen appliances that don't contain hazardous materials, you have more options here than most Tier 2 Texas cities.
Donate if it works. Curbside if it doesn't. That's the whole decision tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a toaster or air fryer in my regular trash in Texarkana?
Technically small appliances aren't banned from the green-lid waste cart, but they take up space and the cord can tangle in the truck mechanism. Better to put them in your weekly bulk waste instead — same pickup day, no issue.
Does Waste Management pick up bulk waste every week or once a month?
Weekly. Texarkana residents get one cubic yard of bulk waste collected on their regular WM pickup day each week. This is more frequent than many Texas cities that limit bulk pickup to once a month.
Is there an e-waste or small appliance recycling event in Texarkana?
Not on a regular schedule as of June 2026. The city does not operate a permanent HHW or electronics drop-off facility. Best Buy's in-store program is the most consistent recycling option available year-round.
Can I donate an appliance that's missing a part but still works?
Call the Goodwill at (430) 200-2810 before you bring it. Missing lids, cracked trays, or cosmetic damage is often fine — but they won't take items they can't sell. A quick call saves the trip if yours doesn't qualify.
What about appliances that still have lithium batteries?
Remove the battery before curbside bulk pickup if you can. Lithium batteries aren't accepted in bulk waste and can cause problems in collection trucks. Best Buy accepts rechargeable and lithium batteries separately in-store. If removal isn't possible, call WM at (903) 794-4111 to ask how they want it handled.
Data last verified June 2026 against official Texarkana, TX solid waste sources and verified retailer policies. Hours, fees, and program details can change without notice. Call ahead before making a trip.
Bottom Line
Working appliance? Goodwill at 3410 Saint Michael Dr, drop it off any day of the week. Broken appliance? Put it in your bulk waste on collection day — one cubic yard, free, weekly. Need it recycled instead of landfilled? Best Buy at 4210 Saint Michael Dr, call first, bring up to three items. Large load all at once? New Boston Landfill, bring your water bill and Texas ID, free for residents.
Texarkana also has guides on disposing of used motor oil and old medications if you're doing a broader cleanout.
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