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Bulky Item Collection

San Francisco, CA bulk trash pickup

Recology San Francisco

Who
Residential customers in buildings of 5 units or fewer; each unit in a building of 6 or more units.
How
Pickup on request. Curbside Bulky Item Collection is by appointment. Schedule a collection appointment online with Recology; cancel by noon the business day before at 415.330.1300 or [email protected].

Call 415-330-1300

Cost
Buildings of 5 units or fewer get two curbside collections a year at no charge; each unit in a 6+ unit building gets one.
Checked
Verified Oct 21, 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

Call to confirm

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Up to 10 items per collection appointment.

Set-out rules

After scheduling, place items next to the curb in front of your residence without blocking the sidewalk, with a sign reading RECOLOGY. Toilets must be drained and boxed or wrapped.

Not accepted

  • Hazardous waste
  • Construction and demolition debris
  • Auto parts and tires

Other options

Recology hosts District Weekend Cleanup Events for unusable items.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in San Francisco?

Residential customers in buildings of 5 units or fewer; each unit in a building of 6 or more units.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in San Francisco?

Curbside Bulky Item Collection is by appointment. Schedule a collection appointment online with Recology; cancel by noon the business day before at 415.330.1300 or [email protected].

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in San Francisco?

Buildings of 5 units or fewer get two curbside collections a year at no charge; each unit in a 6+ unit building gets one.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in San Francisco?

Up to 10 items per collection appointment.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in San Francisco?

Hazardous waste, Construction and demolition debris, Auto parts and tires.

Sources

Last verified: Oct 21, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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