Request a pickup ↗ · Call 311 (916-264-5011 outside city limits)
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
LimitedUp to 2 appliances free per appointment, set in the street where visible.
Fridge or freezer
LimitedRefrigerators and freezers accepted in the appliance appointment if empty of food and residue.
Electronics
LimitedNot on the junk pickup; TVs, monitors and computers go on a separate e-waste appointment (4 items).
Tire
LimitedUp to 4 unmounted tires; tires on rims not accepted.
Yard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
LimitedTree limbs cut to 3 ft long and 4 in or less in diameter.
Construction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Junk pile no larger than 4 x 4 x 9 feet; oversized piles may incur a fee. Appliances: 2 per appointment. E-waste: 4 items per appointment. Up to 4 unmounted tires.
Set-out rules
Put items on the public street (not an alley, driveway or curb) by 6 a.m. on appointment day, no earlier than 24 hours before, 6 feet from parked cars. Keep yard waste in a separate pile and put loose items in boxes.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| special service pickup (after free appointments) | minimum $39.48 |
Not accepted
- Hazardous waste, paint and gas canisters
- Electronic waste on the junk appointment
- Explosives and radioactive material
- Construction debris (dirt, rock, rubble, concrete)
- Tires mounted on rims
- Treated wood waste
Other options
Customers get a yearly dump coupon with the service guide to bring a load free to 8491 Fruitridge Road.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Sacramento?
Residential customers of City solid waste service, including tenants of single-family homes and duplexes. Buildings with 5 or more units not served by the City must go through their landlord or hauler.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Sacramento?
Appointment-only. Free household junk pickups run February through October (booking closes mid to late October for leaf season); appliance and e-waste pickups run year-round on separate appointments, often on different days than your regular collection day. Submit a Service Request through 311 online, use the Sac 311 app, or call 3-1-1. Cancel or reschedule by 5 p.m. two business days before.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Sacramento?
Two free junk appointments per year, plus two free appliance and e-waste appointments. After that, a special service pickup has a minimum fee of $39.48 (call Utility Billing).
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Sacramento?
Junk pile no larger than 4 x 4 x 9 feet; oversized piles may incur a fee. Appliances: 2 per appointment. E-waste: 4 items per appointment. Up to 4 unmounted tires.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Sacramento?
Hazardous waste, paint and gas canisters, Electronic waste on the junk appointment, Explosives and radioactive material, Construction debris (dirt, rock, rubble, concrete), Tires mounted on rims, Treated wood waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Household Junk Pickup (City of Sacramento) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Appliance and E-Waste Pickup (City of Sacramento) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Collection services (City of Sacramento) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026