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Bulky Waste Pickup

Berkeley, CA bulk trash pickup

City of Berkeley Zero Waste Division

Who
Owners of 1-4 unit residential buildings with curbside collection.
How
Pickup on request. Bulky waste pickups happen on Wednesdays and are scheduled by phone for an upcoming Wednesday. Set items at the curb by 7 am on pickup day, and cancel by 2 pm the business day before if needed. Call the city to schedule.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call (510) 981-7270

Cost
One free bulky waste pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards. Each additional cubic yard is $46.06.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Limited

Not taken as bulky waste. Single-family homes can request two mattress recycling pickups a year, up to two mattresses each.

Appliance

Limited

Only small, non-programmable appliances under 50 lbs without a circuit board. No stoves, refrigerators or microwaves.

Fridge or freezer

Not accepted

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Maximum 3 cubic yards (9' x 3' x 3'), about 20 large trash bags. No item longer than 5 feet or heavier than 50 lbs, though sofas are okay.

Set-out rules

Bag or box small items. Bundle wood pieces and cut doors in half. Roll rugs at 5-foot lengths up to 12 inches across.

Not accepted

  • Hazardous waste
  • Recyclable mattresses
  • Large, refrigerated or programmable appliances
  • Electronic waste
  • Universal waste such as batteries and fluorescent bulbs
  • Items over 5 feet long or 50 lbs
  • Construction or demolition debris
  • Rocks, dirt or concrete
  • Tires or auto parts
  • Recyclables or organic waste

Other options

Pre-paid bags cost $7.50 each for refuse. Berkeley's Transfer Station takes mattresses and refrigerated appliances for recycling. Everything picked up as bulky waste goes to the landfill, so the city suggests Urban Ore, the Berkeley Recycling Center or an e-waste collector for reusable items.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Berkeley?

Owners of 1-4 unit residential buildings with curbside collection.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Berkeley?

Bulky waste pickups happen on Wednesdays and are scheduled by phone for an upcoming Wednesday. Set items at the curb by 7 am on pickup day, and cancel by 2 pm the business day before if needed. Call the city to schedule.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Berkeley?

One free bulky waste pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards. Each additional cubic yard is $46.06.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Berkeley?

Maximum 3 cubic yards (9' x 3' x 3'), about 20 large trash bags. No item longer than 5 feet or heavier than 50 lbs, though sofas are okay.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Berkeley?

Hazardous waste, Recyclable mattresses, Large, refrigerated or programmable appliances, Electronic waste, Universal waste such as batteries and fluorescent bulbs, Items over 5 feet long or 50 lbs, Construction or demolition debris, Rocks, dirt or concrete, Tires or auto parts, Recyclables or organic waste.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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