Special Pickup

St. Petersburg, FL bulk trash pickup

City of St. Petersburg Sanitation Department

Who

City sanitation customers.

How

Pickup on request. Large or excess items are picked up on request. The Sanitation Department schedules the pickup after you submit a request. Submit a request in SeeClickFix (a photo helps) or call the Sanitation Department.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 727-893-7398

Cost

Listed items are picked up free. Anything else, such as large accumulations, building materials and brush, costs $25.65 per cubic yard after an estimate.

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

Accepted

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Limited

Up to 5 car tires free.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Extra fee

Brush is charged by the cubic yard, or take it to a free city brush site with proof of residency.

Construction debris

Extra fee

Building materials are charged by the cubic yard.

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Furniture, carpet and appliances up to 3 cubic yards free; car batteries max 5; car tires max 5; doors max 2; kitchen cabinets max 2; windows max 2; empty 20 lb propane tanks max 2.

Set-out rules

Put items where your trash is normally collected: the curb, or the alley if that is your collection point.

Fees

Item	Price
items outside the free list	$25.65 per cubic yard

Other options

Five city recycling and brush sites accept yard waste and some recyclables free with proof of residency.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in St. Petersburg?

City sanitation customers.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in St. Petersburg?

Large or excess items are picked up on request. The Sanitation Department schedules the pickup after you submit a request. Submit a request in SeeClickFix (a photo helps) or call the Sanitation Department.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in St. Petersburg?

Listed items are picked up free. Anything else, such as large accumulations, building materials and brush, costs $25.65 per cubic yard after an estimate.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in St. Petersburg?

Furniture, carpet and appliances up to 3 cubic yards free; car batteries max 5; car tires max 5; doors max 2; kitchen cabinets max 2; windows max 2; empty 20 lb propane tanks max 2.

Sources

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

Special Pickup ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026

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