Bulk Trash Pickup in San Francisco, CA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in San Francisco, California? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in San Francisco, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official San Francisco link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in San Francisco, CA
Type of service: 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
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in San Francisco
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
Schedule pickup on the official San Francisco site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in San Francisco
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 for pickup in San Francisco
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
What items are 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
What is NOT accepted
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, CA
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.
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Official San Francisco bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for San Francisco, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official San Francisco pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 94110.