Taylor, TX — The City of Taylor and the Greater Taylor Community Foundation are partnering to launch Neighbor Helping Neighbor, a new community-driven initiative designed to help Taylor residents stay safe in their homes. The program officially kicks off with the Big Taylor Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The Big Taylor Cleanup provides residents with a free opportunity to dispose of large, hard-to-remove items. Residents may call 512-906-8444 to arrange a pickup or refer to a neighbor who needs assistance. Items must be placed at curbside; volunteers will not enter homes or backyards.

Acceptable items: 

• Bulky items: furniture, stoves, water tanks, washers, and dryers
• Appliances: AC units, freezers, & fridges, (must have CFC – removal tag) 
• Lawn Mowers: Must have fuel and oil completely drained.
• Yard Trimmings: Must be bagged or bundled.
• Limbs & Brush: Tied in 4ft bundles.(max 8 ft. diameter / 40 lbs.) 
• Electronics: Printer, TV, and monitors
• Automotive: Tires, batteries, motor oil, and large metal parts (engines/fenders)

Items not accepted: 

• Medical Waste: Needles, syringes, or biological waste
• Construction Waste: Concrete, rebar, dirt, rocks, drywall & roofing.
• Toxins: Any hazardous or toxic waste materials.

Pickups and trailers are especially needed to support the day’s work. Volunteer checking begins at 7:30 AM at 305 Edmund Street, with assignments and safety materials provided. Lunch will be available for all volunteers. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and bring gloves. Safety vests and other items will be provided. 

“We are excited to launch this program. Neighbor Helping Neighbor is about strengthening the bonds that make Taylor a resilient and caring community. When volunteers show up for one another, it reminds us of what is possible when a city comes together with purpose,” stated Diana Phillips, president of the Foundation. 

The Greater Taylor Community Foundation serves as Taylor’s local philanthropic home, stewarding charitable resources, strengthening partnerships, and supporting programs that improve the quality of life for residents. Neighbor Helping Neighbor is one of the Foundation’s core initiatives, mobilizing volunteers and partners to provide practical, high-impact support to the community.

For more information or to volunteer, call 512-906-8444 or register online at Volunteer Taylor Give Pulse.