What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedBagged grass and leaves need no request (30 bags a week, 50 in Nov and Dec).
Brush and branches
LimitedLimbs up to 6 ft long and 6 in diameter.
Construction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Household bulk: one pile up to 4 ft wide x 4 ft high x 10 ft long per week, 12 collections per calendar year. Yard debris: one pile 4x4x6 ft per week, not limited in count.
Set-out rules
Put items out no earlier than three work days before collection day, near the curb and 3 feet from obstructions, away from overhead wires. Keep household piles separate from yard debris piles. Tape glass surfaces and remove refrigerator doors.
Not accepted
- Tires
- Fencing
- Construction materials
- Carpet
- Refuse wood
- Roofing materials
- Wooden pallets
- Hazardous waste
Other options
Drop bulk waste at SPSA transfer stations; tires go to the SPSA Tire Processing Facility in Suffolk.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Chesapeake?
Residents served by the City of Chesapeake Waste Management Division.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Chesapeake?
Bulk trash is picked up by request, on your normal collection day or when schedules permit. Call by 5 p.m. the work day before collection day, or submit the online Bulk Trash Pickup Request by 11:59 p.m. the day before. List the items you are putting out.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Chesapeake?
No fee is stated for the pickup. Items left in violation can be removed with costs plus a minimum $100 administrative fee.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Chesapeake?
Household bulk: one pile up to 4 ft wide x 4 ft high x 10 ft long per week, 12 collections per calendar year. Yard debris: one pile 4x4x6 ft per week, not limited in count.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Chesapeake?
Tires, Fencing, Construction materials, Carpet, Refuse wood, Roofing materials, Wooden pallets, Hazardous waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulk Trash Collection ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- How many bulk pick ups are allowed per year? ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026