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Tacoma, WA bulk trash pickup

City of Tacoma Environmental Services, Solid Waste

Who
Residential Solid Waste customers (name on the garbage utility bill). Condo and apartment buildings of 3 units or more, and businesses, pay a fee.
How
Pickup on request. Book a curbside pickup or a self-haul appointment; the city may be booked up to three weeks ahead, especially in summer and at year end. Call to schedule; active Solid Waste customers can also start a pickup in their MyTPU account. Cancel or change at least one business day ahead.

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Cost
Residential customers get two pickups or self-hauls a year included in their rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay $115 for a single pickup or $230 for a double.
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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

Accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Fridges, stoves, water heaters and washers/dryers accepted.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Limited

Some electronics accepted; no televisions, monitors or computers.

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Yard waste and wooden pallets are not accepted, but power yard equipment is, with batteries and fluids removed.

Brush and branches

Not accepted

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Not accepted

Limits

Up to three large items plus up to 15 boxes or bags of smaller items per pickup. Going over counts as a double and uses up the year's pickups.

Set-out rules

Put items at the front curb by 7 a.m., clear of vehicles, buildings, power lines and trees. Set out only items reported when booking, and allow the whole business day.

Fees

ItemPrice
multifamily/commercial single pickup$115
multifamily/commercial double pickup$230

Not accepted

  • Household garbage, recycling, food or liquids
  • Hazardous materials
  • Projection TVs, computers or monitors
  • Construction materials
  • Cars, trailers or other vehicles
  • Tires or vehicle parts
  • Yard waste or wooden pallets
  • Glass doors

Other options

Residents can self-haul under the same two-per-year allowance to the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center by appointment.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Tacoma?

Residential Solid Waste customers (name on the garbage utility bill). Condo and apartment buildings of 3 units or more, and businesses, pay a fee.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tacoma?

Book a curbside pickup or a self-haul appointment; the city may be booked up to three weeks ahead, especially in summer and at year end. Call to schedule; active Solid Waste customers can also start a pickup in their MyTPU account. Cancel or change at least one business day ahead.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Tacoma?

Residential customers get two pickups or self-hauls a year included in their rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay $115 for a single pickup or $230 for a double.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Tacoma?

Up to three large items plus up to 15 boxes or bags of smaller items per pickup. Going over counts as a double and uses up the year's pickups.

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

Household garbage, recycling, food or liquids, Hazardous materials, Projection TVs, computers or monitors, Construction materials, Cars, trailers or other vehicles, Tires or vehicle parts, Yard waste or wooden pallets, Glass doors.

Sources

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

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