Materials for Bulky Item Collection
Non-Recyclable
Bulky Items For Disposal
Examples of non-recyclable items include:
Examples of non-recyclable items include:
- Furniture, futon and crib mattresses
- Bags and boxes weighing less than thirty pounds, (must not break when collected)
Recyclables
for Bulky Item Collection
Scrap metal, appliances, carpet, mattresses, electronics, and motor oil will be accepted when properly prepared. Please note: yard waste is collected weekly with your regular service.
Broken Appliances
Scrap metal, appliances, carpet, mattresses, electronics, and motor oil will be accepted when properly prepared. Please note: yard waste is collected weekly with your regular service.
Broken Appliances
- REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOORS FOR SAFETY
- Washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, stoves and other larger appliances
- Microwave ovens, toaster ovens and other small appliances
- Please roll up carpet prior to demolition work so as to protect its viability for recycling
- Place clean and unsoiled items in a box or bag labeled "clothing"
- Additional acceptable items include belts, blankets, hats, and purses
- Household dry batteries
- Stereo equipment and speakers
- VCR's and DVD players
- Computers and monitors
- TV's
- Any item with a digital display
- All sizes of mattresses and box springs
- Futon and crib mattresses are not recyclable
- Tie lumber or similar items in bundles no longer than 4 feet long and weighing less than 60 lbs
- PLACE SMALL ITEMS IN BOXES OR TIE IN BUNDLES LESS THAN 4 FEET LONG - MAXIMUM 60 LBS
- Bed frames, bicycle frames, shelving, pots, pans, and other METAL items
- Place in a screw top plastic jug (Limited to five one gallon jugs per collection)
Materials
Not Accepted for Bulky Item Collection
Propane tanks with valve intact
Household garbage
Bottles, cans, cardboard or paper recyclables
Concrete, plaster, or dirt
Tires
Paints, pesticides, chemicals, and cleaning agents
Oversized items like tree trunks, pianos, or car engines
Violations will be cited by the San Francisco
Department of Public Works.
Propane tanks with valve intact
We do not accept gas Tanks/cylinders tanks larger than 20 pounds
(a typical barbecue tank is 20 pounds)
Household garbage
Bottles, cans, cardboard or paper recyclables
Concrete, plaster, or dirt
Tires
- SF Dump (listed under the heading "Tires")
Paints, pesticides, chemicals, and cleaning agents
Oversized items like tree trunks, pianos, or car engines