Call Republic Services (209) 466-3604 (grey carts); Waste Management (209) 946-5711 (green carts)
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
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
AcceptedTVs, computer monitors and VCRs accepted.
Tire
LimitedMaximum 5 without rims.
Yard waste
LimitedGreen waste must be bagged, within the six-bag limit.
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Pile up to 3 cubic yards (3 ft high, 9 ft long, 3 ft wide). Piles over 10 cubic yards are not picked up and go to Code Enforcement. Up to six 30-gallon bags of household or green waste; up to 5 tires without rims.
Set-out rules
Set out the evening before your pickup in the street in front of your home, away from vehicles and not blocking traffic. Loose items are not taken; bag or box everything, 40 lbs or less per bag.
Not accepted
- Loose unbagged items
- Dirt, rock or concrete
- Engines or engine parts
- Car batteries
- Hazardous waste
- Medical or biological waste
- Liquids
Other options
County residents outside the city use the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Division; hazardous waste goes to the county HHW facility.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Stockton?
Residents of single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes inside Stockton city limits.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Stockton?
One free bulky pickup per year, available February through October, by appointment only. Call your garbage company two weeks before the date you want.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Stockton?
3 cubic yards is free once a year; extra cubic yards carry a bulky waste charge (amount not listed on the page).
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Stockton?
Pile up to 3 cubic yards (3 ft high, 9 ft long, 3 ft wide). Piles over 10 cubic yards are not picked up and go to Code Enforcement. Up to six 30-gallon bags of household or green waste; up to 5 tires without rims.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Stockton?
Loose unbagged items, Dirt, rock or concrete, Engines or engine parts, Car batteries, Hazardous waste, Medical or biological waste, Liquids.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Clean Sweep - City of Stockton ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026