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Junk (Oversized Item) Pickup

Waterbury, CT bulk trash pickup

City of Waterbury Public Works, Bureau of Refuse

Who
City residents. Businesses make their own arrangements.
How
Pickup on request. Call to schedule a special junk pickup; the Refuse Schedule Calendar shows upcoming junk collection dates. Call the Refuse Department with your address and a description of the items. Put items out only after getting a date, and no more than 24 hours before it.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 203-574-6857

Cost
Curbside pickup price not stated on the pages read. Each household also gets two free bulky waste dumps at the Mark Lane Transfer Facility.
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

Accepted

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Limited

Call to schedule pickup of devices containing coolants such as refrigerators and air conditioners, and scrap metal.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Not accepted

Electronics are not picked up at the curb; free drop-off at Mark Lane or Take 2, Inc.

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Not accepted

Limits

Five item limit per special pickup.

Set-out rules

Place items at the curb only after receiving a pickup date and no more than 24 hours before it.

Not accepted

  • Electronics left at curbside
  • Household garbage in bulky dumps

Other options

Mark Lane Transfer Facility, 220 Mark Lane: two free bulky waste dumps per household per year.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Waterbury?

City residents. Businesses make their own arrangements.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Waterbury?

Call to schedule a special junk pickup; the Refuse Schedule Calendar shows upcoming junk collection dates. Call the Refuse Department with your address and a description of the items. Put items out only after getting a date, and no more than 24 hours before it.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Waterbury?

Curbside pickup price not stated on the pages read. Each household also gets two free bulky waste dumps at the Mark Lane Transfer Facility.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Waterbury?

Five item limit per special pickup.

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

Electronics left at curbside, Household garbage in bulky dumps.

Sources

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

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