What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedSmall appliances only.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
LimitedTVs and computers are collected by request only on Thursdays; set out behind the curb by 6:30 a.m.
Tire
Call to confirmYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste is not picked up at the curb.
Household trash
Call to confirmLimits
Bulky items and yard waste go in separate piles. Yard waste piles up to 6 ft long, 4 ft wide and 4 ft high; limbs under 6 ft long and 4 inches thick.
Set-out rules
Put bulky items behind the curb no earlier than the weekend before your Red or Blue collection day. Keep them in a separate pile from yard waste.
Other options
Cash for Trash events on the third Saturday in April and October give free disposal of household hazardous waste and bulky items plus a $5 utility bill credit.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Tallahassee?
City of Tallahassee residential solid waste customers; apartment residents should check with their property manager.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tallahassee?
Bulky items and yard waste are collected every other week on your assigned Red or Blue week, on the same weekday as your regular service. No request needed for furniture, mattresses and small appliances. Electronics are picked up by request only on Thursdays, scheduled online. Oversize piles, construction debris and extra garbage need a paid Special Collection booked through your online account.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Tallahassee?
Furniture, mattresses and small appliances are collected at no charge on your Red or Blue week. Special Collection for oversize piles and construction debris costs a fee that the pages read do not list.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Tallahassee?
Bulky items and yard waste go in separate piles. Yard waste piles up to 6 ft long, 4 ft wide and 4 ft high; limbs under 6 ft long and 4 inches thick.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Solid Waste - City of Tallahassee ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- 2026 Customer Service Guide - City of Tallahassee ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026