What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
Call to confirmAppliance
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmE-waste goes to the SPSA transfer station, free, five items per visit.
Tire
LimitedLimited to 4 per collection day and 12 per year.
Yard waste
LimitedBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHazardous items are prohibited; household hazardous waste goes to the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, 3136 Woodland Ave.
Household trash
Call to confirmLimits
12 bulk pickups per year, up to 3 cubic yards each. Tires: 4 per collection day and 12 per year. Trees or limbs over 6 in diameter or 4 ft long must be scheduled separately.
Set-out rules
Put items at the curb from 5 p.m. the day before until 7 a.m. on collection day, not blocked by vehicles, trees, poles, mailboxes or fences. Appliances must be free of trash. Unscheduled bulk set-outs can get a Notice of Violation.
Not accepted
- Hazardous waste or dangerous items
Other options
Take e-waste and household hazardous waste to the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, 3136 Woodland Avenue.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Norfolk?
Norfolk residents served by city Waste Management.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Norfolk?
Scheduled by request and collected on your regular trash day. Uncollected requests are picked up the following week. Use the MyNorfolk app or portal, email, or call Norfolk Cares weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Requests are due by 3 p.m. the day before collection.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Norfolk?
No fee is stated for the 12 yearly pickups. Larger special collections carry fees, but the page gives no amounts.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Norfolk?
12 bulk pickups per year, up to 3 cubic yards each. Tires: 4 per collection day and 12 per year. Trees or limbs over 6 in diameter or 4 ft long must be scheduled separately.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Norfolk?
Hazardous waste or dangerous items.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- General Set-Out Rules ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
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