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Richmond, VA bulk trash pickup

City of Richmond Department of Public Works · Some details are still being checked.

Who
City of Richmond residential trash customers.
How
Scheduled pickup. Every other week, on your trash day during your recycling-collection week. No request needed for the regular pickup. Call 3-1-1 if items are not collected by Saturday of your second recycling week.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 804-646-7000 or 3-1-1

Cost
The regular bi-weekly pickup has no fee stated. A 24-hour rush pickup is $100 per request (check or money order only), and appliance pickup is $50 per appliance per request.
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

Call to confirm

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Extra fee

Collected for $50 each per request.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Not accepted

Tires are prohibited; the page says no rims.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Accepted

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Set-out rules

Put bulk items out by your trash cans the night before, in the same spot as household trash. Storm debris pieces must be 4 ft or shorter and placed at the property line.

Not accepted

  • Construction debris
  • Tires
  • Carpet
  • Auto parts
  • Bricks
  • Drywall
  • Pipes
  • Paint
  • Gas tanks
  • Propane tanks
  • Lawn mowers

Other options

Drop bulk and brush at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center (3800 East Richmond Rd) or the Hopkins Road Transfer Station (3520 N Hopkins Rd).

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Richmond?

City of Richmond residential trash customers.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Richmond?

Every other week, on your trash day during your recycling-collection week. No request needed for the regular pickup. Call 3-1-1 if items are not collected by Saturday of your second recycling week.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Richmond?

The regular bi-weekly pickup has no fee stated. A 24-hour rush pickup is $100 per request (check or money order only), and appliance pickup is $50 per appliance per request.

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

Construction debris, Tires, Carpet, Auto parts, Bricks, Drywall, Pipes, Paint, Gas tanks, Propane tanks, Lawn mowers.

Sources

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

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