Accepted Bulky Items:
Five (4) garbage bags (32 gallon size) of garbage OR one (1) item no longer than 6 ft and no heavier than 100 pounds, such as washing machines or dryers.
Please note, we cannot accept hazardous waste, construction and demolition debris, dirt, sod, concrete, liquids, rock, hot ashes, and materials that exceed six feet in length. Items that weigh over 100 lbs may require an extra fee.
RESIDENTS
Residents receive four curbside bulky item collections per calendar year at no additional charge. If you exceed your number of free pickups, you may request additional collections for a fee.
- If you wish to use all your collections at one time, you may request it when you place your order.
- In December, Bulky Item Collections must be scheduled by December 14th.
- Weight limits may apply and acceptability of items is at the discretion of the driver.
- Bulky Item Pickups are subject to availability and are non-transferable from year to year.
- To avoid a return trip fee, item(s) must be curbside/at the street by 5 AM for pick-up. Driver will NOT remove items(s) from inside your home.
Property Managers
We recommend coordinating a bulky item collection day for your tenants. We will schedule an on-site assessment to determine the location and size of container(s) needed.
COMMERCIAL
Customers may schedule bulky item collections for a fee. Businesses may utilize this service on a daily basis or as needed. Give us a call to receive free estimates.
DONATE
Before you toss it, consider donating usable items to a friend, local charity or non-profit organization in San Mateo County. Not only will you be helping divert items from the landfill – you will also be helping a great organization!
Please visit any one of the sites below for more information:
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Assistance League of San Mateo County
Funds from resale are used to purchase new clothing, uniforms and books for underprivileged elementary school children and new books for family literacy programs.
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California Materials Exchange
CalMAX’s mission is to build reuse markets for materials from businesses, organizations, industry, schools, and individuals, and to find markets for non-hazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded.
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Children’s Fund of San Mateo County
The Children’s Fund benefits children and teens being served by the County of San Mateo’s Human Services Agency, probation and mental health departments, as well as any children living in poverty throughout San Mateo County.
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FreeCycle
A grassroots and non-profit organization of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own communities.
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Goodwill®
Goodwill® inspires hope and self-confidence, helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life to feel successful, valuable and dignified.
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Pick of the Litter
Buy or donate items and help homeless animals. All proceeds benefit the Peninsula Humane Society.
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RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching)
Everything you donate is used to help children learn.
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Recycle for Breast Cancer
Help protect the environment and support a worthy cause. Recycle for Breast Cancer provides prepaid shipping labels, envelopes or collection materials based on the condition, quantity and weight of the items you have.
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RecycleWorks Reuse Guide
A listing of local organizations that accept household items for donation.
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Samaritan House
A non-profit agency serving low income families and individuals in San Mateo County.
- St. Vincent de Paul
A non-profit organization that provides direct assistance to anyone suffering or in need
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