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Residential Bulk Collection Program

Philadelphia, PA bulk trash pickup

Philadelphia Department of Sanitation · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Single-family homes and multi-family dwellings up to 6 units with City sanitation service. Larger buildings, condos and commercial use a private hauler.
How
Pickup on request. By appointment, first come, first served. A City notice says scheduling of new appointments is canceled until further notice, so check before relying on it. Book at bulkcollection.phila.gov or call 311.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Request a pickup ↗ · Call 311

Cost
Not listed: call 311 or check the city page
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

Not accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Refrigerator doors must be removed and the unit emptied.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Limited

Flat-screen TVs are accepted.

Tire

Limited

Passenger tires with rims removed; 4 tires count as 1 item.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Not accepted

Limits

Up to 4 bulk items per appointment.

Set-out rules

You get a 4-letter pickup code and a request number; mark each item. Put items out the evening before, no earlier than 5:00 PM during Daylight Savings Time or 7:00 PM otherwise, and at the curb by 7:00 AM.

Not accepted

  • Household trash
  • Mattresses
  • Hazardous, flammable or explosive materials
  • Auto parts
  • Construction or demolition materials

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Philadelphia?

Single-family homes and multi-family dwellings up to 6 units with City sanitation service. Larger buildings, condos and commercial use a private hauler.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Philadelphia?

By appointment, first come, first served. A City notice says scheduling of new appointments is canceled until further notice, so check before relying on it. Book at bulkcollection.phila.gov or call 311.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Philadelphia?

Up to 4 bulk items per appointment.

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

Household trash, Mattresses, Hazardous, flammable or explosive materials, Auto parts, Construction or demolition materials.

Sources

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

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