Bulk Trash Pickup in Riverside, CA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Riverside, California? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Riverside, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Riverside link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Riverside, CA
Type of service: By appointment only
Schedule by calling the City of Riverside at (951) 826-5311. Appointments are required.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Riverside
Schedule by calling the City of Riverside at (951) 826-5311. Appointments are required.
Schedule pickup on the official Riverside site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Riverside
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 for pickup in Riverside
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 are 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)
What is NOT accepted
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, CA
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 →
Official Riverside bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Riverside, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Riverside pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 92501.