Bulky Item Pickup

Pasadena, CA bulk trash pickup

City of Pasadena Department of Public Works · Some details are still being checked.

Who
City of Pasadena refuse customers. Residents on a private hauler, such as apartments, must call their hauler.
How
Pickup on request. By appointment, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule at least two weeks ahead. No pickups December 19, 2025 to February 2, 2026 for the Rose Parade. Call and give a list of the items you will put out.

Call 626-744-7311

Cost
Two free pickups per calendar year. Additional pickups cost a fee that depends on quantity and size; call for the price.
Checked
Verified Apr 2, 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

Not accepted

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Limited

Up to two tires without the rim.

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Limited

Wood and branches no longer than 3 ft, tied; large branches and stumps are not accepted.

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

As much as fills a 3 cubic yard bin (4 ft wide, 5 ft long, 4 ft high). Items must be liftable by two people.

Set-out rules

Put items on the parkway (between sidewalk and street) by 7 a.m., no more than 24 hours before pickup, and only after scheduling. Wood, pipe and branches must be no longer than 3 ft and tied in bundles. Keep glass and mirrors visible to the crew.

Not accepted

  • E-waste such as TVs, computers and game consoles
  • Concrete, cement, bricks, shingles, tile and drywall
  • Household hazardous materials such as paint, batteries and oil
  • Dirt, sand, gravel, large branches, stumps and railroad ties
  • Auto parts (except up to two tires without rims)
  • Refrigerators and air conditioners

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Pasadena?

City of Pasadena refuse customers. Residents on a private hauler, such as apartments, must call their hauler.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Pasadena?

By appointment, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule at least two weeks ahead. No pickups December 19, 2025 to February 2, 2026 for the Rose Parade. Call and give a list of the items you will put out.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Pasadena?

Two free pickups per calendar year. Additional pickups cost a fee that depends on quantity and size; call for the price.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Pasadena?

As much as fills a 3 cubic yard bin (4 ft wide, 5 ft long, 4 ft high). Items must be liftable by two people.

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

E-waste such as TVs, computers and game consoles, Concrete, cement, bricks, shingles, tile and drywall, Household hazardous materials such as paint, batteries and oil, Dirt, sand, gravel, large branches, stumps and railroad ties, Auto parts (except up to two tires without rims), Refrigerators and air conditioners.

Sources

Last verified: Apr 2, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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