What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
Extra feeMattress
Extra feeAppliance
Extra feeFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Extra feeTire
Extra feeYard waste
Extra feeBrush and branches
Extra feeConstruction debris
Extra feeHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Extra feeOther options
The county Recycling Center Plus at 305 Energy Parkway NE takes household quantities of furniture, appliances, mattresses (8 or fewer per day), tires (8 or fewer per day), carpet and construction debris for a fee. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The county's licensed hauler list marks Harter's Disposal of Minnesota (507-910-8053) as handling bulky materials.
Quick answers
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Rochester?
The city's garbage page says garbage and recycling services for Rochester residents are managed by Olmsted County. No city-run curbside bulk pickup is described on the pages read. Hire a licensed hauler directly, or haul items to the county Recycling Center Plus.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- City of Rochester Garbage & Recycling ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Olmsted County disposal options and licensed haulers ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026