What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedOne appliance or bulk item per pickup.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
AcceptedTire
LimitedLimit of 4.
Yard waste
AcceptedLeaves and clippings must be bagged. Branches no larger than 4 inches across and 6 feet long.
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Up to 5 cubic yards of recyclables, trash, green waste and e-waste, plus one appliance or bulk item.
Set-out rules
Place the pile 1 foot from the curb toward the street, 5 feet from cars and carts, clear of sidewalks and gutters. Put appliances, TVs, monitors and computers 1 to 2 feet from the pile.
Not accepted
- Automobiles or auto parts
- Boats
- Backyard spas
- Construction material (concrete, dirt, rocks, bricks, sheet rock, roofing)
- Large tree stumps
- Medical waste
- Propane tanks
- Hazardous waste (paint, cleaning products, pesticides)
Other options
Household hazardous waste goes to the Special Waste Collection Center, 9255 Disposal Lane, Saturday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Elk Grove?
Elk Grove residents.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Elk Grove?
Call Republic Services to schedule a bulk pickup. Set out the pile no sooner than 24 hours before 6 a.m. and have it out by 6 a.m. on the service day. Call Republic Services to schedule.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Elk Grove?
Three bulk pickups a year are free. The guide does not say what extra pickups cost.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Elk Grove?
Up to 5 cubic yards of recyclables, trash, green waste and e-waste, plus one appliance or bulk item.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Elk Grove?
Automobiles or auto parts, Boats, Backyard spas, Construction material (concrete, dirt, rocks, bricks, sheet rock, roofing), Large tree stumps, Medical waste, Propane tanks, Hazardous waste (paint, cleaning products, pesticides).
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Elk Grove Bulk Pickup Guide (Republic Services) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026