What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
Call to confirmAppliance
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Extra feeFreon removal charges apply.
Electronics
AcceptedE-waste must be separated from other items or placed in an open box; do not bag.
Tire
Not acceptedYard waste
Not acceptedYard trimmings are not accepted in bulky pickups.
Brush and branches
Not acceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
LimitedExtra garbage counts toward the 2 cubic yard pickup.
Limits
Each single-family pickup is up to 2 cubic yards (3 ft deep by 3 ft high by 6 ft long). Bundles of long items are limited to 10, each under 30 lbs. Recology's flyer counts it as about 12 32-gallon bags plus 3 large items under 100 lbs; the city page says roughly ten bags.
Set-out rules
Put items near the curb, stacked neatly within the size limit. Bundle long items (wood, poles, pipes, rolled carpet) securely. Refrigerator doors must be removed. Do not bag e-waste; keep it separate or in an open box.
Not accepted
- Car parts such as motors and transmissions
- Construction and demolition debris (asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt, treated wood)
- Liquids
- Tires
- Yard trimmings
- Hazardous waste
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Vallejo?
Single-family property owners get four free pickups a year. Apartment managers and HOAs arrange one free pickup per year for the whole complex on tenants' behalf.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Vallejo?
Bulky item pickups are scheduled by phone with a detailed list of what will be placed near the curb. Call Recology Vallejo with a detailed list of items. To add or remove items, call before the scheduled pickup.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Vallejo?
Four free pickups per calendar year for single-family homes; extra pickups cost a fee, and Freon removal charges apply. Fee amounts are not on the pages read.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Vallejo?
Each single-family pickup is up to 2 cubic yards (3 ft deep by 3 ft high by 6 ft long). Bundles of long items are limited to 10, each under 30 lbs. Recology's flyer counts it as about 12 32-gallon bags plus 3 large items under 100 lbs; the city page says roughly ten bags.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Vallejo?
Car parts such as motors and transmissions, Construction and demolition debris (asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt, treated wood), Liquids, Tires, Yard trimmings, Hazardous waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulky Item Collection - City of Vallejo ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- 2025 Recology Vallejo Bulky Item Pickup flyer (PDF) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026