Bulk Trash Pickup in Glendale, CA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Glendale, California? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Glendale, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Glendale link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Glendale, CA
Type of service: Scheduled by request
Residential homes and small 1-4 unit properties submit a Bulky Item Request on the City of Glendale site at the bulky pickup page, or schedule through the Recycle Coach app. The City says requests must be made at least 3 business days before the scheduled refuse collection day.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Glendale
Residential homes and small 1-4 unit properties submit a Bulky Item Request on the City of Glendale site at the bulky pickup page, or schedule through the Recycle Coach app. The City says requests must be made at least 3 business days before the scheduled refuse collection day.
Schedule pickup on the official Glendale site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Glendale
Specific frequency and quantity limits for Glendale are set by the local provider and can change. Check the official Glendale page below or call the listed number to confirm how often you can schedule a pickup and how many items are allowed.
Where to place items for pickup in Glendale
Place items at the curbside after 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection. Glass-containing items must be wrapped; items must be fully removed from private property.
What items are accepted
Furniture, appliances, electronics, household items, mattresses and box springs, bicycles, exercise equipment
What is NOT accepted
Hazardous waste, items that cannot fit in curbside carts, e-waste in carts, large amounts of glass, items not removed from private property
Regular trash & recycling in Glendale, CA
Trash: The City of Glendale and its franchise haulers provide weekly collection services citywide. For residential homes and 2-4 unit properties, the City provides trash service using a black cart for trash, a blue cart for recycling, and a green cart for organics.
Recycling: Recycling is collected weekly in the blue cart for clean, dry paper, flattened cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers, and aluminum/steel cans. The City says major appliances can be recycled through a free bulky item pickup.
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Official Glendale bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Glendale, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Glendale pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 91206.