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Weekly Bulk Item Collection

Rockford, IL bulk trash pickup

Rock River Disposal under contract with the City of Rockford

Who
City of Rockford residential garbage customers.
How
Scheduled pickup. Bulk items are collected weekly on the same day as your regular garbage collection (Monday through Thursday). No call needed for normal bulk items. For an unusually large item, call Rock River Disposal to confirm it can be picked up.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 815-965-2489

Cost
Each home gets one truck hopper (about 3 cubic yards) per week; more is subject to a bulk refuse surcharge in the city Fee Schedule (amount not read).
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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

Limited

King mattresses folded and taped or roped, box springs cut in half; bed bug items wrapped in plastic.

Appliance

Accepted

Fridge or freezer

Limited

Needs a certification from a licensed refrigeration technician that it is refrigerant-free.

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

One truck hopper (about 3 cubic yards) per dwelling per week.

Set-out rules

Out no earlier than 3 p.m. the day before and by 6 a.m. on collection day. Toilet tanks separate from bowls; long boards cut to 4 ft or less.

Not accepted

  • Building and remodeling materials
  • TVs and monitors
  • Auto parts
  • Oil and liquids
  • Tires
  • Hazardous waste

Other options

Haul bulk items yourself to the Winnebago Landfill. Some banned items are accepted free at the city's Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Rockford?

City of Rockford residential garbage customers.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Rockford?

Bulk items are collected weekly on the same day as your regular garbage collection (Monday through Thursday). No call needed for normal bulk items. For an unusually large item, call Rock River Disposal to confirm it can be picked up.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Rockford?

Each home gets one truck hopper (about 3 cubic yards) per week; more is subject to a bulk refuse surcharge in the city Fee Schedule (amount not read).

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Rockford?

One truck hopper (about 3 cubic yards) per dwelling per week.

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

Building and remodeling materials, TVs and monitors, Auto parts, Oil and liquids, Tires, Hazardous waste.

Sources

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

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