Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) is a service offered to Richardson residents at no additional charge. The service is designed to help residents dispose of large amounts of brush or oversized items like unwanted appliances or furniture that cannot be placed out for regular trash collection.

City code requires residents to request brush or bulky item collection service prior to placing an item on the parkway for collection.

Call the Response Center line (972) 744-4111 and use prompt 1
Call the Response Center line (972) 744-4111 and press 7 to speak to an attendant
Or fill out an Online Request

Items that CANNOT be collected as BABIC

Buildings or Building Attachments
Concrete/Rocks/Bricks/Railroad ties
Concrete on Fence Poles
Construction Debris (including interior/exterior demolition)
Glass/Mirror
Compress Gas/Air Cylinders
Vehicle Parts
Any Type of Remodeling to a House (sheet rock, cabinets of any kind, bath tile, ceramic tile)
Material Not Originating from Resident
Wood or Asphalt Roof Shingle
Window or Window Frame
Hazardous Waste Like Paint, Oil, Pesticides, Solvents, Liquids
Flooring/Insulation
Tires (most tire stores will dispose of tires for a small fee)