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Representative ZIP 92501
Representative ZIP 92501
Bulk Trash Pickup in Riverside, CA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Quick Answer
Riverside bulk trash: By appointment only
Schedule by calling the City of Riverside at (951) 826-5311. Appointments are required.
Riverside bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | By appointment only |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Schedule by calling the City of Riverside at (951) 826-5311. Appointments are required. |
| How often / limits | 2 free appointments per year; up to 5 items per appointment (3 trash bags up to 20 lbs each count as 1 item) |
| Where to place items | Items must be placed at the curb (not in the street) by 5:30 AM on the appointment day; they may be placed out the night before but no more than 24 hours in advance. |
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What you can & can’t put out in Riverside
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Furniture (couch, table, chair, desk, bed frame), rugs and carpet (4ft x 4ft max, bundled), mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic), tree trimmings and yard waste (tied in 18in diameter bundles, max 36in long), appliances (stove, washer, dryer, water heaters – must be purged), pool pumps (purged) | Household Hazardous Waste (paint, oil, batteries), appliances with Freon (refrigerators, AC units), automotive parts (tires, car batteries), electronic waste (TVs, computers), construction and demolition materials (brick, concrete, drywall, lumber) |
Regular trash & recycling in Riverside
| Trash | Trash is collected weekly by the City’s Public Works Solid Waste Division or Athens Services (for contracted areas like La Sierra and Orangecrest). City of Riverside |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Weekly curbside recycling is provided for paper, plastic (#1-#7), glass containers, and metals like aluminum and tin cans. City of Riverside |
View Riverside trash & recycling details →
Riverside bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Riverside?
Schedule by calling the City of Riverside at (951) 826-5311. Appointments are required. You can book directly on the official Riverside bulk trash page.
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
2 free appointments per year; up to 5 items per appointment (3 trash bags up to 20 lbs each count as 1 item)
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
Items must be placed at the curb (not in the street) by 5:30 AM on the appointment day; they may be placed out the night before but no more than 24 hours in advance.
What items will Riverside NOT take?
Household Hazardous Waste (paint, oil, batteries), appliances with Freon (refrigerators, AC units), automotive parts (tires, car batteries), electronic waste (TVs, computers), construction and demolition materials (brick, concrete, drywall, lumber) For items the city won’t accept, a local junk-removal service can usually haul them same-day.
Official Riverside resources
Rules and schedules for Riverside, 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 Riverside pages linked above before scheduling.