Sonoma County Bulk Trash Pickup Schedule

How to use your free annual bulky item pickups with your local waste provider.

You pay for garbage service every month. You are entitled to a couple of free bulk pickups every year. Many homeowners forget to use them.

Recology Sonoma Marin

If you live in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, or most of the county, Recology is your provider. Residential customers usually get two free bulky item pickups per calendar year. You must call them to schedule it. Do not just leave a couch on the curb.

What They Take

Recology will take up to 2 cubic yards of material, or up to two large items like a mattress and a couch. The items must be placed on the curb by 6 AM on your scheduled day.

What They Reject

They will not take hazardous waste, dirt, concrete, or construction debris. If you put out a pile of drywall, they will drive right past it.

The Downside of City Pickups

The free pickups are great, but they have limits. You have to drag the items to the curb yourself. If you live in an apartment complex, you might not be eligible. And if you have a full garage cleanout, 2 cubic yards barely makes a dent.

When to Hire Us

If you have more than two items, or if you cannot physically drag a heavy dresser to the street, call us. We come inside the house. We take construction debris. We take full loads.