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Getting rid of bulky items in Vancouver, WA

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Vancouver residents with active Waste Connections garbage service get one free curbside bulky item pickup each calendar year, for up to five items. Mattresses are accepted. Sign up on RecycleRight.[1]

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Free pickup?1 free curbside bulky pickup a year, up to 5 items
How to bookSign up on RecycleRight[1]
Bag it?No rule found
Good to knowExtra bulky item pickups are available all year for a fee through Waste Connections. Costs range from $15.18 for a chair to $37.97 for a refrigerator.[2]

Pickup schedule: Sign up on RecycleRight, 1 free pickup a year (source: City of Vancouver: Bulky Item Pickup, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

  • Residents with active Waste Connections garbage service get one free curbside pickup each calendar year of up to five items. Mattresses are on the list of accepted items.[1]
  • Sign up with the RecycleRight app or web tool. Each item must weigh less than 100 pounds.[1]
  • Set items at the curb by 6 a.m. on your pickup day. Do not block traffic, bike lanes or sidewalks.[1]
If items are not at the curb by 6 a.m., a return trip can be scheduled, but fees may apply.[1]

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 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Vancouver Solid Waste Services: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/services/garbage-recycling/bulky-item-pickup/
  2. City of Vancouver Solid Waste Services: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/services/garbage-recycling/residential/