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Residential Dumpsters

Residential collection of refuse includes the use of dumpsters—large metal containers provided by the city, and designed for the efficient collection and temporary storage of household refuse. Dumpsters are strategically placed in alleys, providing residents with a convenient and centralized location for waste disposal. These containers are intended for regular household waste only.

Accepted and Unaccepted Residential Dumpster Materials

Dumpsters are designed for regular household waste. Please avoid placing the following items into dumpsters:

  • Heavy or bulky materials 
  • Avoid placing items on the ground in the alley.
  • Utilize these free services for Amarillo residents
    • Bulk Waste Curbside Pickup
    • City Landfill
  • Liquids (empty containers before disposing)
  • Manure
  • Waste oils and grease 
  • Tires
    • Can be taken to the Landfill (with a fee)
  • Mattresses, large appliances, or other bulky items

REsidential Dumpster faqs

Residential dumpsters provided by the city offer a convenient way to dispose of household waste. Residential dumpsters are intended for regular household waste only. Accepted materials include household trash that can be securely bagged for disposal.

Avoid placing heavy or bulky materials in residential dumpsters. Items like liquids, dead animals that are not properly bagged, manure, waste oils and grease, tires, and mattresses should not be disposed of in residential dumpsters. Instead, use alternative disposal methods provided by the city.

Please report overflowing or maintenance issues with residential dumpsters to Solid Waste Services. Your cooperation helps keep our community clean and functional. For reporting concerns, contact Customer Service at 806-378-6813 or via email at COAPublicWorks@amarillo.gov.

Dumping trash next to residential dumpsters or blocking alley access to dumpsters is illegal and poses risks to the community. Violators may face fines and legal consequences. Additionally, avoid parking in front of dumpsters to ensure efficient waste collection.

For details on residential waste collection and disposal charges, please contact Solid Waste Services at 806-378-6813. You can also access information by calling 806-378-3000 (City of Amarillo Information). Let’s work together to keep Amarillo beautiful and clean.

Trash pickup days are typically twice per week for Amarillo residents, but inclement weather and holidays may alter your pickup days. Please call Solid Waste at 806-378-6813 for information specific to your residence.

Residential dumpsters are intended for regular household waste only. Accepted materials include typical household trash that can be securely bagged for disposal. Avoid placing heavy or bulky materials in residential dumpsters. Items like liquids, manure, waste oils and grease, tires, and mattresses should not be disposed of in residential dumpsters. Instead, use alternative disposal methods provided by the city.

To dispose of a deceased pet or small animal, securely bag, double bag if possible, and dispose of the animal in a city trash receptacle for collection or take the animal directly to the city landfill.  

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.