Bulk Trash Pickup in Seattle, WA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Seattle, Washington? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Seattle, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Seattle link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Seattle, WA
Type of service: Appointment/request-based special item pickup through Seattle Public Utilities; extra garbage can also be set out on collection day.
Seattle’s official pages state that extra garbage can be set out on collection day, or you can request a special item collection, but the specific Special Item Pickup request page was not accessible in the official sources I found. Seattle Public Utilities says residents can call (206) 684-3000 for garbage/recycling service questions, and Recology Seattle’s customer service line is 206.250.7500 for scheduling extra pick-ups or large items ([Seattle Public Utilities](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/garbage), [Recology King County](https://www.recology.com/recology-king-county/des-moines/sorting-guides/)).
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Seattle
Seattle’s official pages state that extra garbage can be set out on collection day, or you can request a special item collection, but the specific Special Item Pickup request page was not accessible in the official sources I found. Seattle Public Utilities says residents can call (206) 684-3000 for garbage/recycling service questions, and Recology Seattle’s customer service line is 206.250.7500 for scheduling extra pick-ups or large items ([Seattle Public Utilities](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/garbage), [Recology King County](https://www.recology.com/recology-king-county/des-moines/sorting-guides/)).
Schedule pickup on the official Seattle site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Seattle
Official Seattle sources I found confirm that each account holder gets one free battery pickup and one free special item box this year, but I could not verify the full pickup frequency, item cap, volume limit, or whether additional special item pickups have a fee from the accessible official pages ([At Your Service](https://atyourservice.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/understanding-your-spu-bill-and-what-to-do-with-extra-waste/)).
Where to place items for pickup in Seattle
Place items at the curb following your city’s instructions and only near your scheduled collection day. For Seattle, 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
Official Seattle sources indicate that large, bulky, or hard-to-dispose-of items like mattresses, appliances, or electronics may qualify for Special Item Pickup; Recology’s Seattle-area customer-service information also references large items and appliances as special items ([At Your Service](https://atyourservice.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/understanding-your-spu-bill-and-what-to-do-with-extra-waste/), [Recology King County](https://www.recology.com/recology-king-county/des-moines/sorting-guides/)).
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 Seattle, WA
Trash: Seattle single-family garbage service is required and collected every week. Seattle Public Utilities says residents can find their collection day online, through the Recycle It App, or by calling (206) 684-3000 ([Seattle Public Utilities](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/garbage)).
Recycling: Seattle recycling is required and included in the residential garbage rate. Seattle Public Utilities says residents should use the recycling tips and the Where Does it Go? tool to determine what belongs in the cart, and collection-day reminders are available in the Recycle It App ([Seattle Public Utilities](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/recycling)).
View Seattle trash & recycling details →
Official Seattle bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Seattle, Washington are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Seattle pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 98104.