Representative ZIP 94110
Bulk Trash Pickup in San Francisco, CA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
San Francisco bulk trash: Appointment-based
Residents can schedule up to 3 free bulky-item pickup appointments per year with Recology by calling 415-330-1300 or scheduling online through the SF bulky-item request page. If an address does not appear in the search function, Recology says residents should email to schedule an appointment. SFEnvironment, Recology San Francisco
San Francisco bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Appointment-based |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Residents can schedule up to 3 free bulky-item pickup appointments per year with Recology by calling 415-330-1300 or scheduling online through the SF bulky-item request page. If an address does not appear in the search function, Recology says residents should email to schedule an appointment. SFEnvironment, Recology San Francisco |
| How often / limits | Up to 3 free pickup appointments per year; mattress/box spring maximum 5 per pickup, picture tube TVs/monitors maximum 2 per pickup, glass items maximum 10 per pickup, pallets maximum 10 per pickup. SFEnvironment |
| Where to place items | Place items curbside in front of your home or building the night before collection day; if curb/sidewalk access is too narrow, place items adjacent to the building where the truck can best access them; do not place items inside a bulky-item enclosure unless Recology directs you to do so; broken-apart furniture should be tied together and no larger than 4 ft x 4 ft x 6 ft; label items “Bulky Item Pickup.” SFEnvironment |
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What you can & can’t put out in San Francisco
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Mattresses and box springs, furniture, appliances, televisions and monitors, electronics, wood, metal, brush and branches, bicycles, carpet, rugs, ladders, mirrors, filing cabinets, water heaters, barbecues, sofas, chairs, dressers, treadmills, lamps, printers, stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers. SFEnvironment | Household hazardous waste, automotive/lead-acid/car batteries, motor oil, paint, tires with rims, construction debris, concrete, dirt, rock, soil, tree stumps, liquids, gasoline, propane tanks, medical waste, sharps, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, asbestos. SFEnvironment |
Regular trash & recycling in San Francisco
| Trash | Weekly curbside trash collection is provided in San Francisco. See the official page below for your collection day and cart details. |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Curbside recycling is available in San Francisco. See the official page below for accepted materials and your recycling schedule. |
View San Francisco trash & recycling details →
San Francisco 2026 holiday trash schedule
Recology San Francisco (the contracted hauler) operates as normal on most holidays. Only New Year's Day 2026 triggers a service change for 2026 (Thursday and Friday customers shift one day). Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and other holidays have normal service ('Drivers will service as normal'). Christmas Day 2026 is listed as 'TBD' on Recology's official holiday calendar.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
|---|---|
| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change July 4 is a Saturday, so weekday pickups run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Confirm locally Likely a one-day delay — confirm your pickup day on the official site. |
Schedule confirmed from the official San Francisco source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official San Francisco holiday schedule →
San Francisco bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in San Francisco?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will San Francisco NOT take?
Official San Francisco resources
Rules and schedules for San Francisco, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official San Francisco pages linked above before scheduling.