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City collection Furniture is a named category in the bulky program's own item list, which allows three pieces of household furniture, including carpet, per appointment with no fee, inside the two cubic yard allowance. No charge. Three pieces of household furniture, including carpet, are listed among the items removed at no fee, inside the bulky allowance of two cubic yards twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment. A load beyond the allowance is charged per cubic yard and a third or later pickup carries the trip charge.
City collection The city's own residential guide names mattresses in its bulky item list: two mattresses per appointment, among the items it lists as removed at no fee, inside the bulky program that allows two cubic yards twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment. No charge. Two mattresses per appointment are listed among the items removed at no fee in the city guide's bulky item section. The appointment itself comes from the bulky program's two cubic yard allowance, twice per calendar year for single-family homes; a load beyond the allowance is charged per cubic yard and a third or later pickup carries the trip charge.
City collection The city rate schedule lists a removal of large appliances per unit rate beside the bulky program, and the same page's bulky item list allows three large appliances per appointment with no fee, so a large appliance is a handled item rather than cart waste. $98.07 per large appliance removed, on the same rate schedule page as the bulky allotment and the extra pickup charges. A large appliance is listed at the removal of large appliances per unit rate, and up to three large appliances are also named among the items the bulky item list removes at no fee, inside the bulky allowance of two cubic yards twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment.
City collection Hayward runs a bulky program under its garbage rate schedule, published as an allotment of two cubic yards two times a year, and the city guide also prints the item-level list under that program: two cubic yards of garbage (about 16 large bags), three pieces of household furniture including carpet, three large appliances, two mattresses, three scrap metal items, two e-waste items and four passenger car tires, all with no fee. No charge. Two cubic yards twice a year are included with residential garbage service. Material beyond the allotment, and any third or later pickup, carry the published overage and trip charges.
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?
Hayward contracts its garbage and recycling service to Waste Management of Alameda County, and the city publishes the rates that go with it. Households get a weekly cart in one of four sizes, out by 6 a.m. with the wheels against the curb, and everything has to be bagged with the lid closed. Large household items move through the bulky program instead, which the city rate schedule sets at two cubic yards twice a year, with an overage charge beyond that and a trip charge for extra pickups. The city also gives each household one self-hauling coupon a year for up to two cubic yards of garbage at the Davis Street Transfer Station, and household hazardous waste and electronics go free to the Alameda County collection facility on West Winton Avenue in Hayward itself.
Hayward runs a bulky program under its garbage rate schedule, published as an allotment of two cubic yards two times a year, and the city guide also prints the item-level list under that program: two cubic yards of garbage (about 16 large bags), three pieces of household furniture including carpet, three large appliances, two mattresses, three scrap metal items, two e-waste items and four passenger car tires, all with no fee.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Two cubic yards twice a year are included with residential garbage service. Material beyond the allotment, and any third or later pickup, carry the published overage and trip charges.
When & how
Call Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500, the same line the city uses for service and billing, to arrange the bulky pickup.
Get it ready
Set the items out no more than six feet from the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb, never in the street, and no earlier than the day before the appointment. Keep the load inside the two cubic yard allotment to avoid the overage charge, and keep the carts clear of the pile; carts go out by 6 a.m. with wheels against the curb and come back in the same day.
Furniture is a named category in the bulky program's own item list, which allows three pieces of household furniture, including carpet, per appointment with no fee, inside the two cubic yard allowance.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Three pieces of household furniture, including carpet, are listed among the items removed at no fee, inside the bulky allowance of two cubic yards twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment. A load beyond the allowance is charged per cubic yard and a third or later pickup carries the trip charge.
When & how
Arrange the pickup with Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500 and describe the pieces, keeping the load to the three pieces of household furniture the guide lists.
Get it ready
Keep the piece whole, place it clear of the carts on the arranged day, and keep the pile inside the two cubic yard allotment. Nothing in the pile should obstruct the street or sidewalk.
The city's own residential guide names mattresses in its bulky item list: two mattresses per appointment, among the items it lists as removed at no fee, inside the bulky program that allows two cubic yards twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Two mattresses per appointment are listed among the items removed at no fee in the city guide's bulky item section. The appointment itself comes from the bulky program's two cubic yard allowance, twice per calendar year for single-family homes; a load beyond the allowance is charged per cubic yard and a third or later pickup carries the trip charge.
When & how
Book the bulky appointment with Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500, then set the mattress out no more than six feet from the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress out of the garbage, recycling and organics carts, set it no more than six feet from the curb or the edge of the pavement, and put it out no earlier than the day before the appointment so it is not treated as illegally dumped debris.
The city rate schedule lists a removal of large appliances per unit rate beside the bulky program, and the same page's bulky item list allows three large appliances per appointment with no fee, so a large appliance is a handled item rather than cart waste.
City cost & eligibility
$98.07 per large appliance removed, on the same rate schedule page as the bulky allotment and the extra pickup charges. A large appliance is listed at the removal of large appliances per unit rate, and up to three large appliances are also named among the items the bulky item list removes at no fee, inside the bulky allowance of two cubic yards twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment.
When & how
Arrange the removal with Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500, and confirm whether the unit is billed at the per unit appliance rate or counted among the three large appliances the bulky item list removes at no fee.
Get it ready
Empty the unit, remove or secure the doors, and keep it out of the household carts. Confirm the route for anything that holds refrigerant before it is set out.
Electronic waste is refused in the Hayward trash cart, and the city guide lists up to two e-waste items per bulky appointment at no fee alongside the county household hazardous waste facility on West Winton Avenue, which accepts electronics free for county residents.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free to Alameda County residents at the Hayward facility with no appointment and identification at the gate, and the city guide's bulky item list separately allows two e-waste items per appointment at no fee. Businesses use a separate service.
When & how
Go to 2091 West Winton Ave. on Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., avoiding the published closures.
Get it ready
Keep electronics out of every cart, because the hauler names electronic and medical waste among the materials refused in the trash container. Wipe personal data, stay in the vehicle with the items in an unlocked trunk, and stay within 125 pounds or 15 gallons per visit in containers no larger than five gallons.
Construction waste is refused in the Hayward trash cart and no curbside bulky route for renovation material is published, so a project load needs a container or a self-hauled trip.
City cost & eligibility
No construction rate is published. The city points hauling questions to the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex, which publishes its own rate sheet, so confirm the accepted material and the price there or with a private container company.
When & how
Contact the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex at 2615 Davis Street in San Leandro on (510) 638-2303, open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or order a private container.
Get it ready
Keep construction material out of every cart and off the curb, because the hauler lists construction waste as refused in the trash container. Cover and secure a self-hauled load, and confirm the site takes the material before the trip.
Exercise equipment is not named in any published Hayward list, and the bulky program is published by volume rather than by item, so a treadmill or weight machine has to be confirmed.
City cost & eligibility
A machine that fits inside the two cubic yard bulky allotment would not carry its own charge, but no published item rule exists, so confirm the piece with Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500 when the pickup is arranged.
When & how
Call Waste Management before the collection day and confirm whether the machine is accepted as a bulky item.
Get it ready
Describe the machine and its size when you call, remove the console or battery pack so the electronics can go to the county drop-off instead, and keep the frame clear of the carts and the street.
Place the cart on the street with the wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on the collection day and bring it in the same day. Keep it at least three feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles, keep carts at least two feet apart from each other, and store them on private property and out of view from the street no later than midnight on collection day under the municipal code. Bag all trash and close the lid, because overflow can draw an extra charge or be left behind.
The city rate schedule gives each household two cubic yards of bulky material twice a year. Material beyond that is charged by the cubic yard, and a third or later pickup is charged a trip fee on top of the per cubic yard charge, so measure the pile before it goes out and arrange the pickup in advance through Waste Management.
Batteries and motor oil go beside the recycle cart
Household batteries go in a sealed plastic bag next to the recycling cart, and motor oil jugs and filters go next to the cart as well for single-family homes, which is the set-out the city residential guide shows. These are curbside conveniences rather than cart contents, and the county facility on West Winton Avenue takes batteries, paint, chemicals and electronics if a trip is easier.
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.
City of Hayward, with Waste Management of Alameda County
Arrange a bulky pickup
A Hayward household with furniture, a mattress, an appliance or other bulky item that will not fit the weekly cart and fits the two cubic yard allowance.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Two cubic yards twice a year are included with residential garbage service. Material beyond the allotment is charged by the cubic yard, and a third or later pickup carries the additional trip charge.
Arrange it
Call Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500, describe the items, and put the load out for the arranged collection.
The allotment is two cubic yards twice a year, an extra pickup is charged a trip fee plus the per cubic yard overage, and the city guide's bulky item list sets the per-appointment limits, so an unusual piece is confirmed when the pickup is booked.
City of Hayward, with Waste Management of Alameda County
Use the annual self-hauling coupon
A household that would rather drive its extra garbage to the transfer station than put it out for a bulky collection.
Cost & conditions
No charge. One self-hauling coupon per household each year, covering up to two cubic yards of garbage, requested from Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500.
Arrange it
Request the coupon from Waste Management, then take the load to the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex at 2615 Davis Street in San Leandro during its open hours.
One coupon a year, two cubic yards of garbage only, and the station is closed Sundays. The rate sheet linked by the city governs anything beyond the coupon.
City of Hayward, with Waste Management of Alameda County
Drop hazardous waste and electronics at the county facility
A household with batteries, paint, electronics, chemicals, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs or other household hazardous products.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to Alameda County residents at the Hayward facility on West Winton Ave. with no appointment and county identification. Businesses and residential landlords use a separate service.
Arrange it
Drive to 2091 West Winton Ave. in Hayward on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, stay in the vehicle with the material in an unlocked trunk, and staff unload it.
Each visit is limited to 125 pounds or 15 gallons in containers no larger than five gallons or 50 pounds, which must be sturdy, sealed and leak-proof. The facility closes Sunday through Wednesday and on the listed holidays, and the waste has to be carried by the household resident rather than a hauler.
A household or contractor with construction and demolition material that the trash cart and the bulky program will not take.
Cost & conditions
Hayward publishes no construction container or gate rate, and the city points hauling questions to the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex, which publishes its own rate sheet. Confirm the container and the price with the station or a private company before the work starts.
Arrange it
Contact the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex at 2615 Davis Street on (510) 638-2303, or order a private container, and confirm where it may sit while the work runs.
Construction waste is refused in the household cart and no curbside bulky route is published for it, so this load has to leave on its own. Hazardous material still needs the county facility rather than a container.
Alameda County household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off in Hayward
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Hayward
2091 West Winton Ave., Hayward, CA
Batteries, paint, electronics, chemicals, motor oil and more, free for Alameda County residents.
Alameda County residents only, not businesses, and the waste has to be transported by the household resident rather than a hauler. Bring Alameda County identification such as a driver license, a recent utility bill, or a rental or ownership agreement, stay in the vehicle with the items in an unlocked trunk, and stay within 125 pounds or 15 gallons per visit in containers no larger than five gallons or 50 pounds.
Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday through Wednesday and on July 4, from November 23 to 28 and from December 21 to 26.
No charge. Free to Alameda County residents with no appointment required. Businesses and residential landlords are served separately.
Garbage, which is what the city self-hauling coupon covers, and the city points hauling questions about larger loads to the same site and its published rate sheet.
The city coupon covers up to two cubic yards of garbage once a year per household, and anything beyond that follows the station's own rate sheet. Hayward carts are not part of a trip to the station, and hazardous material still goes to the county facility rather than here.
Open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday.
The self-hauling coupon covers the first two cubic yards of garbage once a year, and the station publishes its own rate sheet for anything beyond that, so confirm the charge for a larger or different load with the station at (510) 638-2303.
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.
How much bulky material can a Hayward household put out?+
Two cubic yards of garbage and other bulky items, twice per calendar year for single-family homes with an appointment. The city guide's bulky item list names two cubic yards of garbage (about 16 large bags), three pieces of household furniture including carpet, three large appliances, two mattresses, three scrap metal items, two e-waste items and four passenger car tires, all with no fee. Anything beyond the allotment is charged by the cubic yard, and a third or later pickup in the year carries a trip charge. Multi-family complexes arrange free bulky removal through the property manager.Official guidance
How do I get a couch picked up in Hayward?+
Call Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500 and arrange a bulky appointment. The city guide's bulky item list allows three pieces of household furniture, including carpet, per appointment with no fee, inside the two cubic yard allowance that single-family homes get twice per calendar year. Set the pieces out no more than six feet from the curb or the edge of the pavement, no earlier than the day before the appointment.Official guidance
How are large appliances handled in Hayward?+
The city rate schedule lists a removal of large appliances per unit rate beside the bulky program and names washers and dryers as examples, while the city guide's bulky item list allows up to three large appliances per appointment at no fee. Arrange the removal with Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500 and confirm which of the two applies to the unit.Official guidance
Where do televisions and electronics go in Hayward?+
Two routes. The Alameda County household hazardous waste facility at 2091 West Winton Ave. in Hayward takes batteries, paint, electronics, chemicals and motor oil free for county residents with no appointment and identification at the gate. The city guide's bulky item list also allows two e-waste items per bulky appointment at no fee, booked with Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 537-5500.Official guidance
Who collects trash and bulky items in Hayward?+
The city has an agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County for garbage and recycling, and service and billing run through (510) 537-5500 or csnorthbay@wm.com. The city Environmental Services team answers at (510) 583-4700, and the bulky program is arranged on the same hauler line.Official guidance
What are the bulky program limits in Hayward?+
The city rate schedule sets the bulky allotment at two cubic yards, two times a year. Material over that is charged by the cubic yard, and a third or later pickup is charged a trip fee plus the per cubic yard charge. Large appliance removal has its own per unit rate on the same sheet.Official guidance
How does the Hayward self-hauling coupon work?+
Each household gets one coupon a year to self-haul up to two cubic yards of garbage to the Davis Street Transfer Station at 2615 Davis Street in San Leandro. Request the coupon from Waste Management at (510) 537-5500, and note the station is open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays.Official guidance
Where do paint, oil and batteries go in Hayward?+
To the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility at 2091 West Winton Ave. in Hayward, free for county residents with no appointment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Household batteries can also go in a sealed bag beside the recycling cart, motor oil jugs and filters go beside the cart too, and the county facility takes paint, chemicals, motor oil and electronics.Official guidance
What are the cart rules in Hayward?+
Carts go on the street with the wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. and come back in the same day, at least three feet from parked cars and other obstacles and at least two feet from each other. All trash is bagged with the lid closed, overflow can draw an extra charge or be left behind, and carts have to be stored out of view from the street by midnightOfficial guidance
