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 feeFree drop-off through Bye Bye Mattress.
Appliance
Extra feeFridge or freezer
Extra feeElectronics
Extra feeTVs and computers are $6 each by hauler; free drop-off through E-Cycle Oregon.
Tire
Extra feeYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
The city page gives no item-count or volume limit; your hauler decides how to price each item.
Set-out rules
Set items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day but no more than 24 hours before. If items are not out in time you pay the pickup fee plus a second-trip fee.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| pickup fee (per trip) | $18 per trip |
| extra large item (sectional, king mattress) | $29 each |
| large item (dresser, couch, queen mattress) | $21 each |
| medium item (desk, twin mattress, box spring) | $14 each |
| small item (bicycle, microwave, vehicle tire) | $10 each |
| appliance or e-waste (washer, stove, TV, computer) | $6 each |
| coolant-containing appliance (refrigerator, freezer, portable AC) | $51 each |
Other options
Free drop-off for mattresses (Bye Bye Mattress) and electronics (E-Cycle Oregon); Metro Central and Metro South transfer stations take bulky waste for a weight-based fee.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Portland?
Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in Portland. Apartments and businesses check with their property manager.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Portland?
You contact your garbage company for a quote and pickup date; it may not be your regular collection day. City rules require the company to pick up within 7 days of your request. Contact your garbage company for a price estimate and pickup date; sending photos of the items gets the most accurate quote. Renters must ask their landlord, who holds the account.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Portland?
Pickup fee of $18 per trip plus a per-item charge ($6 to $29 by size; $51 for refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners). Extra time or staff can add a fee.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Portland?
The city page gives no item-count or volume limit; your hauler decides how to price each item.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulky waste collection rates (City of Portland BPS) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Find my hauler ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026