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Getting rid of bulky items in San Francisco, CA

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Recology offers free bulky pickups in SF: two a year for single-family homes, one for apartments.[1]

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FREE City & county options

Free pickup?Yes (by appointment)
How to bookRecology online or (415) 330-1300[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City feeNone listed for the free option

Pickup schedule: Recology online or (415) 330-1300 (source: Recology SF: Bulky Items, verified Oct 21, 2026).[1]

The rules

  • Two free pickups per year for single-family homes, one for apartment residents.[1]
  • Schedule online or (415) 330-1300.[1]
  • Mattresses, foundations and box springs accepted.[2]
  • Free pickup of the old mattress with a new delivery.[1]

Drop-off sites

  • Recology SF Transfer Station (public disposal), 501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134. Mon 7 AM-4:30 PM, Tue 7 AM-4:30 PM, Wed 7 AM-4:30 PM, Thu 7 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 7 AM-4:30 PM, Sat 7:30 AM-4 PM, Sun 7:30 AM-4 PM. 415-330-1400. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026.
  • Recology San Francisco, 501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco, CA. Mon 7 AM-4:30 PM, Tue 7 AM-4:30 PM, Wed 7 AM-4:30 PM, Thu 7 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 7 AM-4:30 PM, Sat 7:30 AM-4 PM, Sun 7:30 AM-4 PM. 415-330-1400. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026.

Hazardous items

Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 21, 2026)

  1. Recology (San Francisco franchised hauler): https://www.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/bulky-items/
  2. San Francisco Environment Department: https://www.sfenvironment.org/sfrecycles/item/mattresses-box-springs-unusable