Bulk Trash Pickup in Philadelphia, PA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Philadelphia, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Philadelphia link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Philadelphia, PA
Type of service: Scheduled through 311 service request / not clearly documented on official pages found
Official city pages found only mention requesting service through 311: call 311 in Philadelphia or (215) 686-8686 outside Philadelphia; use the City’s web portal or mobile app (iOS/Android) to submit a service request. The official sanitation page does not give a dedicated bulky-item pickup form or program-specific scheduling details.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Philadelphia
Official city pages found only mention requesting service through 311: call 311 in Philadelphia or (215) 686-8686 outside Philadelphia; use the City’s web portal or mobile app (iOS/Android) to submit a service request. The official sanitation page does not give a dedicated bulky-item pickup form or program-specific scheduling details.
Schedule pickup on the official Philadelphia site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Philadelphia
Pickup frequency, quantity limits, and any fees for Philadelphia are set by the city or its hauler and can change. For Philadelphia, specific details may vary by neighborhood and can change, so confirm current rules on the official city page below or by contacting the city directly.
Where to place items for pickup in Philadelphia
Place items at the curb following your city’s instructions and only near your scheduled collection day. For Philadelphia, specific details may vary by neighborhood and can change, so confirm current rules on the official city page below or by contacting the city directly.
What items are accepted
The official sanitation page says the City disposes of bulk items and also mentions abandoned tires and household hazardous waste as items it handles in the context of illegal dumping cleanup. No detailed residential bulky-item acceptance list was found on the official pages reviewed.
What is NOT accepted
Hazardous materials, tires, electronics, and construction debris are commonly excluded. See the official page below for the full list.
Regular trash & recycling in Philadelphia, PA
Trash: Philadelphia’s Department of Sanitation manages the City’s solid waste system, including trash collection and waste disposal; the official page says trash and recycling collections are on schedule and that the department services over 510,000 households. The city directs missed pickup problems to 311.
Recycling: The City of Philadelphia or its contracted hauler provides recycling collection. See the official page below for what’s accepted and how often it’s collected.
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Official Philadelphia bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Philadelphia pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 19107.