Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
Your exact price. Upfront.
Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
A clear spot. An easy pickup.
Your driveway or another accessible outdoor spot. Bring your items outside and leave a clear path. We take care of loading and hauling them away.
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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.
A gate or shared pickup area?
If your property has access rules, check the approved location and contact us before booking about any restrictions.
City collection Couches, tables, chairs, desks and bed frames are accepted household bulk items. No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
City collection Mattresses are accepted only when completely enclosed in plastic or a bag. No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
City collection Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners containing refrigerant are excluded from ordinary bulky curbside collection. Confirm the exact alternative. Qualifying RPU working refrigerators and standalone freezers have a separate no-charge program; other models need an approved route.
City collection Appointments allow five items. Three trash bags weighing no more than twenty pounds each count as one item, with a maximum of fifteen bags. No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
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?
Riverside’s bulky route requires an appointment and accepts up to five items. Mattresses need complete wrapping; cooling appliances, electronics and construction material have separate disposal routes.
Couches, tables, chairs, desks and bed frames are accepted household bulk items.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
When & how
Call 951-826-5311 to book. Two appointments per address per year, up to five items per appointment.
Get it ready
Place at the curb, outside the street, by 5:30 a.m. on the confirmed day and no more than twenty-four hours early. Rugs and carpets must be rolled and tied in pieces no larger than four feet by four feet; each piece counts as one item.
Mattresses are accepted only when completely enclosed in plastic or a bag.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
When & how
Call 951-826-5311 to book. Two appointments per address per year, up to five items per appointment.
Get it ready
Place at the curb, outside the street, by 5:30 a.m. on the confirmed day and no more than twenty-four hours early. Wrap every part of the mattress; exposed mattresses will not be collected. No more than five mattresses per appointment.
Stoves, washers and dryers are named curbside appliances. Water heaters must be fully drained.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
When & how
Call 951-826-5311 to book. Two appointments per address per year, up to five items per appointment.
Get it ready
Place at the curb, outside the street, by 5:30 a.m. on the confirmed day and no more than twenty-four hours early. Identify each appliance when booking and confirm disconnection and door preparation. Water heaters containing liquid will not be collected.
Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners containing refrigerant are excluded from ordinary bulky curbside collection.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm the exact alternative. Qualifying RPU working refrigerators and standalone freezers have a separate no-charge program; other models need an approved route.
When & how
Arrange the utility recycling service or a confirmed resident drop-off.
Get it ready
Tell the receiver whether the unit works, its size and appliance type. Confirm doors and refrigerant handling before moving it.
TVs, computers, monitors, phones and stereos are excluded from ordinary bulky pickup. County household hazardous waste facilities accept listed electronics.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Eligible household electronics from Riverside County residents at the county household hazardous waste program; no business or out-of-county waste.
When & how
Use the county’s current receiving schedule or an announced city electronics event.
Get it ready
Keep appliances and general trash separate. Confirm the device and screen size before loading.
Construction and demolition material is excluded from ordinary curbside bulky pickup.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm the approved receiving event or facility and complete load charge.
When & how
Call 951-826-5311 for a route matching the project materials.
Get it ready
Separate tile, concrete, lumber, drywall and metal. City cleanup events have their own material, load and vehicle rules; confirm the next event before hauling.
Appointments allow five items. Three trash bags weighing no more than twenty pounds each count as one item, with a maximum of fifteen bags.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Approved City of Riverside residential bulky appointments within the two-appointments-per-address annual allowance; confirm address eligibility when booking.
When & how
Call 951-826-5311 to book. Two appointments per address per year, up to five items per appointment.
Get it ready
Place at the curb, outside the street, by 5:30 a.m. on the confirmed day and no more than twenty-four hours early. Small items must be bagged or boxed at no more than twenty pounds. Confirm every item in advance.
Place at the curb, outside the street, by 5:30 a.m. on the confirmed day and no more than twenty-four hours early. Rugs and carpets must be rolled and tied in pieces no larger than four feet by four feet; each piece counts as one item.
Place at the curb, outside the street, by 5:30 a.m. on the confirmed day and no more than twenty-four hours early. Wrap every part of the mattress; exposed mattresses will not be collected. No more than five mattresses per appointment.
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.
RPU residential electric customers with an operating refrigerator or standalone freezer, ten to twenty-eight cubic feet.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Qualifying RPU residential electric customers and working units under the utility program.
Arrange it
Schedule through A&G Electronics Recycling at 951-729-5928; confirm the unit and pickup preparation.
Nonworking and mini refrigerators do not qualify. The program states a maximum of two refrigerators per calendar year; confirm remaining eligibility. Pickup is near the garage door.
The monthly city transfer-station program and county electronics facility are different sites on Agua Mansa Road. Match the material to the correct address and confirm residency, load limits and receiving date before leaving. Current resident drop-off programsCounty household electronics disposal
Monthly resident drop-off
Agua Mansa Transfer Station
1830 Agua Mansa Road, Riverside, CA
Up to one ton of eligible residential trash, bulky items, recyclables, refrigerators and yard waste.
City of Riverside residents only. Bring a current utility bill, cover the load and confirm exact items. Tires and rims are outside the free drop-off allowance. Confirm freezer or air-conditioner acceptance separately.
Third Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed holidays.
No charge. Eligible City of Riverside household loads up to one ton on the designated monthly free drop-off day, with residency proof.
Eligible household electronic waste, TVs and computers.
Riverside County household waste only; no business, government or out-of-county waste. No appliances, tires or general trash. Confirm exact devices and preparation before loading.
Non-holiday Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; verify closures at 1-800-304-2226.
No charge. Eligible Riverside County household electronics under the county resident program.
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.
Will Riverside collect an old couch?+
Yes, through a booked bulky appointment. Include each furniture piece in the five-item allowance and confirm any unusual size before set-out.Official guidance
Does a mattress need a bag for Riverside pickup?+
Yes. Completely wrap it in plastic or a bag so no part is exposed, and include it in the booked item count.Official guidance
How can I dispose of a refrigerator in Riverside?+
Qualifying RPU residential electric customers can arrange recycling of working refrigerators or standalone freezers sized ten to twenty-eight cubic feet. Nonworking and mini units do not qualify. The city’s monthly Agua Mansa program also names refrigerators; confirm the exact model and preparation.Official guidance
Can a television go with Riverside’s bulky pickup?+
No. Take an accepted household TV or computer to the county electronics route, or confirm an announced city electronics event.Official guidance
Do apartment residents use the same bulky arrangement?+
Call the city with the service address and confirm eligibility, remaining appointments and the building’s collection point before booking. Do not use another household’s appointment.Official guidance
