Materials for Bulky Item Collection


Recyclable Items | Non-Recyclable Items | Not Accepted

Non-Recyclable Bulky Items For Disposal

Examples of non-recyclable items include:
  • Tie lumber or similar items in bundles no longer than 4 feet long and weighing less than 60 pounds
  • 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.

Scrap Metal
  • 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
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
Carpet
  • Please roll up carpet prior to demolition work so as to protect its viability for recycling.
Mattresses
  • All sizes of mattresses and box springs
  • Futon and crib mattresses are not recyclable
Electronics
  • Household dry batteries
  • Stereo equipment and speakers
  • VCR's and DVD players
  • Computers and monitors
  • TV's
  • Any item with a digital display
Used Motor Oil
  • 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

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
    (see under the heading "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.