Large Item Pick-Up

Albuquerque, NM bulk trash pickup

City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department

Who
Residential customers of city trash service.
How
Pickup on request. Large items are collected year-round on request, on your next normal trash collection day. Request at least 24 hours before that day; later requests are handled case by case. Submit the online large item pick-up form on the city page or call 311.

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Cost
Free of charge on residential customer request.
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

Accepted

Appliances must be emptied first.

Fridge or freezer

Limited

Refrigerators and freezers must be empty with doors taped shut.

Electronics

Accepted

Televisions are listed as eligible.

Tire

Limited

Up to 4 tires per request.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

No more than a standard pick-up load. Up to 4 tires per pickup.

Set-out rules

Put items at the curb 5 feet away from carts, mailboxes, hydrants, parked cars, low-hanging trees and utility poles. Contaminated items are not collected.

Other options

City convenience centers take loads for $5 per load for residents (proof of residency required), with a 3-mattress limit per load.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Albuquerque?

Residential customers of city trash service.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Albuquerque?

Large items are collected year-round on request, on your next normal trash collection day. Request at least 24 hours before that day; later requests are handled case by case. Submit the online large item pick-up form on the city page or call 311.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Albuquerque?

Free of charge on residential customer request.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Albuquerque?

No more than a standard pick-up load. Up to 4 tires per pickup.

Sources

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

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