Junk removal costs in El Paso

There are two ways to get rid of an old recliner in El Paso: pay for a city pickup, or drive it to one of five Citizen Collection Stations.

The pickup is a special collection you request by phone from Environmental Services, weekdays between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's billed by the cubic yard. On the day, have everything at the curb in front of the house by 6 a.m., off the sidewalk, and at least 5 feet from your carts, mailbox, fence, wall, water meter, parked car and low branches.

The stations are the do-it-yourself route, for residents only, not businesses or contractors. You request a pass first, then show an ID whose address matches your water bill. They're open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a limit of four visits a month. Trailers have to be single-axle and no longer than 8 feet. Bulky items, recyclables, electronics and household hazardous waste can all go there, with paint and motor oil capped at 5 gallons a month. Construction and demolition material isn't accepted, even from your own remodel. On a windy day, call ahead; the city says stations can close for wind, rain or snow.

If that recliner still works, there's another stop. The Country Store inside the Confederate Drive station takes gently used appliances, furniture, toys and bikes, and residents can take home up to five items a month.