Bulk Item Collection

Gainesville, FL bulk trash pickup

City of Gainesville Public Works Solid Waste · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Residents with curbside service.
How
Scheduled pickup. Alachua County's page says the City of Gainesville and the county offer free curbside bulk pickup to residents with curbside service. The city's own bulk page was blocked (403), so the pickup day and set-out rules are not confirmed.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 844-351-0622 (county page, large appliances)

Cost
Free curbside bulk pickup per the county page. Special collections of exterior materials may be arranged for a fee.
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

Accepted

Appliance

Limited

Large appliances such as stoves, washers and dryers: call to arrange pickup.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Limited

Interior remodeling debris (toilets, sinks, cabinets, carpet, tile) accepted within size limits.

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Carpets and rugs rolled, no longer than 5 ft and 40 lb per roll. Tiles and small scrap in containers up to 40 lb each, total 2 cubic yards.

Set-out rules

Keep bulk items separate from other trash on collection day. Swing sets, basketball systems and trampolines must be disassembled.

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Gainesville?

Residents with curbside service.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Gainesville?

Alachua County's page says the City of Gainesville and the county offer free curbside bulk pickup to residents with curbside service. The city's own bulk page was blocked (403), so the pickup day and set-out rules are not confirmed.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Gainesville?

Free curbside bulk pickup per the county page. Special collections of exterior materials may be arranged for a fee.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Gainesville?

Carpets and rugs rolled, no longer than 5 ft and 40 lb per roll. Tiles and small scrap in containers up to 40 lb each, total 2 cubic yards.

Sources

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

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