Who
Households with DPW trash service (single-family homes and buildings with 3 or fewer units). Larger buildings, condos, co-ops and commercial use a private hauler.
How
Pickup on request. By appointment. Call 311 or use 311.dc.gov.
Cost
Not listed: call 311 or check the city page
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
Call to confirmMattress
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
No more than seven items per appointment.
Set-out rules
Set out where trash and recycling are collected between 6:30 pm the night before and 6:00 am the day of. Wrap toilets in plastic.
Not accepted
- Renovation materials (bricks, concrete, ceiling tiles, construction debris, dirt)
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Washington?
Households with DPW trash service (single-family homes and buildings with 3 or fewer units). Larger buildings, condos, co-ops and commercial use a private hauler.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Washington?
By appointment. Call 311 or use 311.dc.gov.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Washington?
No more than seven items per appointment.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Washington?
Renovation materials (bricks, concrete, ceiling tiles, construction debris, dirt).
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulk Trash Collection ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026