No-cost Bagged or Bulky Item Pick-up

Richmond, CA bulk trash pickup

Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services), per City of Richmond

Who
Single-family homes and multi-family homes with up to 4 units. Property managers or owners can schedule for buildings with 5 or more units.
How
Pickup on request. Schedule a pickup at least 10 workdays ahead; items are collected on your regular collection day. Choose a pickup option, then call Republic Services at least 10 workdays in advance and leave items at the curb on the scheduled day.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 510-262-7100

Cost
3 free on-call collections per year; additional collections are available for a fee (amount not stated on the page read).
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

Limited

Large items (up to 3) free only once a year.

Mattress

Limited

Counts as a large item; also free at the West Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Appliance

Limited

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Limited

Up to five e-waste items per pickup.

Tire

Limited

Automobile tires listed as a large item example.

Yard waste

Limited

Oversized yard waste such as large tree trunks counts as a large item.

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Limited

Extra bagged trash up to the bag limits.

Limits

Each pickup is one of: up to fifteen 35-gallon bags, four 95-gallon bags (50 lb max per bag), or five e-waste items. One free pickup a year can instead take up to 3 large items.

Set-out rules

Leave items on the curb on the scheduled collection day.

Not accepted

  • Hazardous waste (use the household hazardous waste facility)

Other options

West Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 101 Pittsburg Avenue takes mattresses, paint and batteries; open Wed to Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Richmond?

Single-family homes and multi-family homes with up to 4 units. Property managers or owners can schedule for buildings with 5 or more units.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Richmond?

Schedule a pickup at least 10 workdays ahead; items are collected on your regular collection day. Choose a pickup option, then call Republic Services at least 10 workdays in advance and leave items at the curb on the scheduled day.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Richmond?

3 free on-call collections per year; additional collections are available for a fee (amount not stated on the page read).

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Richmond?

Each pickup is one of: up to fifteen 35-gallon bags, four 95-gallon bags (50 lb max per bag), or five e-waste items. One free pickup a year can instead take up to 3 large items.

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

Hazardous waste (use the household hazardous waste facility).

Sources

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

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