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Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
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Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection Sofas, chairs, lawn furniture and similar household furniture are named in the city's free bulky item collection. Bulky collection is free for cart service homes and businesses up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services when you schedule.
City collection Mattresses are named in the city bulky item collection, and the Otay Landfill takes them for free recycling through the mattress recycling program. Scheduled bulky collection uses the free city allowance of 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period, with an additional charge beyond it. Mattresses delivered separately to the Otay Landfill for recycling are accepted at no charge.
City collection Refrigerators are named in the city bulky item collection. The Otay Landfill does not accept them, so a cooling appliance has to go through the scheduled collection instead of a self-haul load. Bulky collection is free for cart service homes and businesses up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services when you schedule.
City collection Cart service homes and businesses get up to 10 bulky items a week or 60 items in any 90 day period at no charge. Apartment and condo collections are scheduled by the manager or HOA representative. The first 10 items in a week, up to 60 items in any 90 day period, are collected at no charge for cart service accounts. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Chula Vista's trash, recycling and yard waste service runs through Republic Services, and cart customers can schedule bulky items at no charge inside the city allowance. Self-haul loads go to the Otay Landfill, electronics go to the South Bay household hazardous waste facility, and usable furniture can go to a local donation agency.
Sofas, chairs, lawn furniture and similar household furniture are named in the city's free bulky item collection.
City cost & eligibility
Bulky collection is free for cart service homes and businesses up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services when you schedule.
When & how
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or have your apartment manager or HOA representative schedule the building collection.
Get it ready
Put the furniture at your collection point for the arranged service day. Describe oversized or heavy pieces when you schedule so the crew can handle them safely.
Mattresses are named in the city bulky item collection, and the Otay Landfill takes them for free recycling through the mattress recycling program.
City cost & eligibility
Scheduled bulky collection uses the free city allowance of 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period, with an additional charge beyond it. Mattresses delivered separately to the Otay Landfill for recycling are accepted at no charge.
When & how
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or bring the mattress to the Otay Landfill during gate hours, Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and separate from other waste so it can be counted for recycling. The landfill asks you to call ahead before bringing large quantities.
Washers, dryers, grills and other household appliances are named in the city bulky item collection, and appliances are kept separate for recycling at the landfill.
City cost & eligibility
Bulky collection is free for cart service homes and businesses up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services when you schedule.
When & how
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day. Loads taken to the landfill are weighed during gate hours.
Get it ready
Give the appliance type when you schedule. In a self-haul load, keep appliances apart from concrete and asphalt, metals, clean wood and yard waste so each material can be recycled.
Refrigerators are named in the city bulky item collection. The Otay Landfill does not accept them, so a cooling appliance has to go through the scheduled collection instead of a self-haul load.
City cost & eligibility
Bulky collection is free for cart service homes and businesses up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services when you schedule.
When & how
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day and say that the item is a cooling appliance.
Get it ready
Empty the unit before the pickup. Do not add it to a self-haul load, because the landfill refuses refrigerators at the gate.
Televisions and other electronics are free to drop off at the South Bay household hazardous waste facility for local residents. They are not named in the city bulky list, and the landfill refuses electronic equipment.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and unincorporated San Diego County residents at the South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, with proof of residency.
When & how
Drop off on Wednesdays or Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. No appointment is needed.
Get it ready
Bring a California driver's license, identification card or a recent utility bill. Keep the screen and other electronics out of the trash cart and out of a self-haul landfill load.
Construction, remodeling and demolition debris cannot go in the trash cart or the household bulky allowance. Chula Vista requires permitted projects to divert waste, and the city directs project disposal to Republic Services.
City cost & eligibility
Landfill loads are charged by tonnage and waste type. Request container or drop-off pricing from Republic Services for the exact materials and address.
When & how
Arrange the project container or drop-off before preparing the load, and complete the Waste Management Report that the city requires before a demolition or building permit is issued.
Get it ready
Keep inert material such as asphalt, concrete, brick, dirt and rock separate from mixed debris, roofing, carpet, drywall and untreated wood, because the diversion targets differ for each group.
Treadmills, weights and other exercise equipment are not named in the city bulky list, so confirm the exact item before it is set out.
City cost & eligibility
Bulky collection is free for cart service homes and businesses up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Beyond that allowance, and for items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, an additional charge applies. Confirm acceptance and the amount with Republic Services.
When & how
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day and describe the piece.
Get it ready
Give the size, weight and any motor or electronics when you schedule, and confirm whether the piece has to be dismantled before the crew arrives.
Cart service homes and businesses get up to 10 bulky items a week or 60 items in any 90 day period at no charge. Apartment and condo collections are scheduled by the manager or HOA representative.
City cost & eligibility
The first 10 items in a week, up to 60 items in any 90 day period, are collected at no charge for cart service accounts. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, are collected for an additional charge. Confirm the amount with Republic Services.
When & how
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or book the pickup online through the Republic Services account.
Get it ready
Keep the load inside the allowance and leave the items at the collection point on the arranged service day. Declare heavy pieces when you schedule.
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or have your apartment manager or HOA representative schedule the building collection.
Mattresses count for recycling when they stay dry and apart from other waste, either in the scheduled collection or in a drop-off at the Otay Landfill.
The Otay Landfill refuses refrigerators, tires, electronic equipment, wet paint, treated wood and hazardous waste, so a cooling appliance has to go through the scheduled bulky collection.
Take electronics to the household hazardous waste facility
Local residents drop televisions, monitors and other electronics at 1800 Maxwell Road on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., with proof of residency.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Scheduled collection for household furniture, mattresses, appliances, grills and other bulky items named in the city list.
Cost & conditions
Bulky collection is free for cart service accounts up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90 day period. Additional items, and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck, carry an additional charge. Confirm the amount when you schedule.
Arrange it
Call (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or book the pickup online through the Republic Services account.
Cart service homes and businesses only, and apartment or condo collections are scheduled by the manager or HOA representative. Construction, remodeling and demolition debris, dirt, rocks and concrete, and household hazardous waste are excluded.
Construction, remodeling and cleanout loads that cannot go in the trash cart or the household bulky allowance.
Cost & conditions
Landfill loads are charged by tonnage and waste type. Request container or drop-off pricing from Republic Services for the exact materials and address.
Arrange it
Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 before preparing the load, and complete the city Waste Management Report before a demolition or building permit is issued.
Project waste has to meet the city diversion targets of 100 percent of inert materials and at least 65 percent of other materials recycled or reused. The landfill refuses hazardous waste, wet paint, tires, refrigerators and electronic equipment.
Trash and clean-up debris delivered to the paved public drop-off area. Keep concrete and asphalt, metals, appliances, clean wood and yard waste separated in the load.
No hazardous waste, refrigerators, tires, electronic equipment or wet paint. Secure and fasten every load. Hard hats and vests are required and provided at the gate, no children under 16 may leave the cab, and no scavenging. Each residential landfill pass covers up to 1 ton, and loads over 1 ton are charged at current landfill rates.
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday and major holidays.
Disposal is charged by tonnage and waste type. Call the landfill at (619) 421-3773 in advance for current rates.
Mattresses and box springs delivered for recycling.
Bring mattresses separately from mixed waste and call ahead before bringing large quantities. The landfill refuses electronic equipment, tires, refrigerators, hazardous waste and wet paint. Secure and fasten every load. Hard hats and vests are required and provided at the gate, no children under 16 may leave the cab, and no scavenging.
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday and major holidays.
No charge. Mattresses and box springs delivered for recycling at the Otay Landfill under the mattress recycling program, for residents and businesses. Other waste in the load is charged by weight and type.
South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911, at the Public Works Center, second entrance beyond the employee parking lot
Televisions, computers, monitors, copiers, fax machines and printers, plus paints, batteries, fluorescent lights, used motor oil and filters, sharps and household chemicals.
Open to Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and unincorporated San Diego County residents. City of San Diego residents are not accepted. Bring a California driver's license, identification card or a recent utility bill. No appointment is needed. Caltrans limits hazardous waste transport to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle.
Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day when they fall on a Wednesday or Saturday.
No charge. Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and unincorporated San Diego County households with proof of residency.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Does a mattress need to be scheduled?+
Yes for a curbside pickup. Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day. You can also drop mattresses at the Otay Landfill for recycling at no charge during gate hours.Official guidance
Where do I take an old television?+
The South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 1800 Maxwell Road takes electronics free from local residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bring proof of residency.Official guidance
Can remodel debris go out with bulky items?+
No. Construction, remodeling and demolition debris must stay out of the cart and out of the bulky allowance. Contact Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 for project disposal, and check the city Waste Management Report requirements before a permit.Official guidance
How many bulky items can I set out?+
Up to 10 items a week, or 60 items in any 90 day period, at no charge for cart service accounts. Extra items and items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck carry an additional charge.Official guidance
