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Bulk trash with regular collection; metal/appliance and bulky yard waste pickups by request

Alexandria, VA bulk trash pickup

City of Alexandria Department of Transportation & Environmental Services · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Residents of detached single-family homes, duplexes and some townhouses with four or fewer units who receive city refuse service.
How
Scheduled + on request. Bulky items can be set next to the trash container on your regular collection day any time of year. Bulk metal and appliances need a service request through Alex311, and bulky yard waste (large brush and logs) is collected by request. Request metal/appliance pickup through Alex311; schedule bulky yard waste online.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 311 or 703.746.4311

Cost
Regular bulky items beside the trash container: no separate charge is stated. Appliance pickups carry fees (amount not on the pages read).
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

The 2023 city guide says bulky items may be placed next to the trash container on collection day.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Extra fee

Service request required; fees apply.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Limited

Bulky yard waste is collected by request only.

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Items over 4 feet long (such as carpet or lumber) are skipped. Bulky yard waste: logs and branches under 18 inches across and 10 feet long, no stumps.

Set-out rules

Set out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day, next to the trash container (curb or alley).

Not accepted

  • Construction debris
  • Dirt, brick and stones
  • Stumps
  • Items over 4 feet long

Other options

The Covanta waste-to-energy plant has a resident drop-off, once a week, up to 500 lb per visit.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Alexandria?

Residents of detached single-family homes, duplexes and some townhouses with four or fewer units who receive city refuse service.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Alexandria?

Bulky items can be set next to the trash container on your regular collection day any time of year. Bulk metal and appliances need a service request through Alex311, and bulky yard waste (large brush and logs) is collected by request. Request metal/appliance pickup through Alex311; schedule bulky yard waste online.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Alexandria?

Regular bulky items beside the trash container: no separate charge is stated. Appliance pickups carry fees (amount not on the pages read).

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Alexandria?

Items over 4 feet long (such as carpet or lumber) are skipped. Bulky yard waste: logs and branches under 18 inches across and 10 feet long, no stumps.

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

Construction debris, Dirt, brick and stones, Stumps, Items over 4 feet long.

Sources

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

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