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Bulky Junk Services (curbside pickup and drop-off)

Oakland, CA bulk trash pickup

Waste Management of Alameda County (city contractor)

Who
All Oakland households, owners and renters, in single-family homes and apartment buildings; included with trash service.
How
Pickup on request. Oakland households book a curbside bulky pickup by appointment. Single-family appointments are normally scheduled within two weeks; apartment and condo pickups are usually the last week of each month. No curbside appointments during holiday tree pickup, late December to the second week of January. Call 1-888-WM-BULKY or request an appointment online, then follow the confirmation instructions.

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Cost
Included with trash service, but the page does not state how many curbside pickups a household gets per year. Single-family homes get a second one at no extra cost 45 days after using one drop-off and one curbside pickup. Set-outs over the allowed amounts are charged a fee.
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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

Accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Tire

Accepted

Automobile tires or smaller, rims ok.

Yard waste

Accepted

Brush and branches

Accepted

Branches 4 ft long and 6 in. wide, bundled; plant debris in paper bags.

Construction debris

Limited

Home remodeling debris and painted wood are accepted within the 4 cubic yard limit; rocks, dirt, concrete and fiberglass are not.

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Single-family: up to 4 cubic yards plus 2 appliances, 4 mattresses or box springs, 4 tires, and 4 monitors, CPUs or TVs. Apartment or condo: up to 4 cubic yards plus 1 appliance, 2 mattresses or box springs, 2 tires, and 2 monitors, CPUs or TVs.

Set-out rules

Put items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the appointment day and no more than one day early, or risk a city fine. Roll and tape carpets, box or bag loose items, and keep large items separate from other items. Branches 4 ft long and 6 in. wide, bundled.

Not accepted

  • Hazardous or medical waste
  • Rocks, dirt, concrete and fiberglass

Other options

Bulky drop-off appointment of up to 4 cubic yards at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex, 2615 Davis St, San Leandro, with proof of Oakland residency.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Oakland?

All Oakland households, owners and renters, in single-family homes and apartment buildings; included with trash service.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Oakland?

Oakland households book a curbside bulky pickup by appointment. Single-family appointments are normally scheduled within two weeks; apartment and condo pickups are usually the last week of each month. No curbside appointments during holiday tree pickup, late December to the second week of January. Call 1-888-WM-BULKY or request an appointment online, then follow the confirmation instructions.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Oakland?

Included with trash service, but the page does not state how many curbside pickups a household gets per year. Single-family homes get a second one at no extra cost 45 days after using one drop-off and one curbside pickup. Set-outs over the allowed amounts are charged a fee.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Oakland?

Single-family: up to 4 cubic yards plus 2 appliances, 4 mattresses or box springs, 4 tires, and 4 monitors, CPUs or TVs. Apartment or condo: up to 4 cubic yards plus 1 appliance, 2 mattresses or box springs, 2 tires, and 2 monitors, CPUs or TVs.

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

Hazardous or medical waste, Rocks, dirt, concrete and fiberglass.

Sources

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

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