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
Apartment pickup starts outside.
A walk-up, a condo or an elevator building. Arrange the move to an approved outdoor spot. We take it from there.
1
Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
2
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.
3
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 an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Building access needs a plan?
Send us the details before booking so we can confirm the arrangement.
City collection Household furniture can use the residential bulky-item allowance. Annual bulky collections are an included benefit of an active residential Recology account. Confirm the allowance and item eligibility.
City collection Mattresses have scheduled collection and transfer-station options. Annual bulky collections are an included benefit of an active residential Recology account. Confirm the allowance and item eligibility.
City collection Residential laundry and kitchen appliances, including refrigerators, are listed. Annual bulky collections are an included benefit of an active residential Recology account. Confirm the allowance and item eligibility.
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?
San Francisco bulky collection depends on an active Recology account and an appointment. Match your building allowance and each item before setting anything out.
Place approved items at the front curb between 6pm the previous day and 6am on collection day. Keep the sidewalk clear and attach a sign identifying the collection as Recology.
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.
Recology Sunset Scavenger and Recology Golden Gate
Recology bulky-item appointment
Your San Francisco property has an active residential or apartment account.
Cost & conditions
Annual bulky collections are an included benefit of an active residential Recology account. Confirm the allowance and item eligibility.
Arrange it
Schedule with Recology and identify the items. Tenants may contact Recology directly.
Buildings with five units or fewer receive two yearly collections; each unit in larger buildings receives one. Confirm any exhausted allowance before making plans.
Call the Tunnel Avenue station about the exact load before leaving. Sorting special items from general refuse can change the applicable disposal arrangement. Public disposal hours and item charges
Check a public drop-off load
Recology San Francisco Transfer Station
501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134
Household discards, listed appliances, mattresses, electronics and accepted construction materials.
Enter on Recycle Road with a covered load. You unload your own items; tools are not supplied. Construction loads require the applicable permits and material approval.
Monday–Friday 7am–4:30pm; Saturday–Sunday 7:30am–4pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Weight, item type and mixed-load status determine charges. Separate eligible mattresses and household California-origin display devices have specific exceptions.
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.
Can Recology take a couch in San Francisco?+
Request an appointment under the active residential account. Confirm a particularly heavy or oversized sofa before moving it out.Official guidance
Can I take a mattress to the San Francisco transfer station?+
Yes, the station lists mattresses and box springs. Separately delivered recyclable pieces have a different allowance from damaged bedding or mixed disposal loads; confirm which applies.Official guidance
Does Recology accept refrigerators in San Francisco?+
Residential refrigerators appear on the accepted list. Confirm the unit and preparation when booking, especially because the list also excludes oversized items.Official guidance
Where can I take a TV in San Francisco?+
The Tunnel Avenue station accepts TVs and monitors. A separated household California-origin display load has different pricing from electronics mixed with other trash.Official guidance
Can apartment residents schedule Recology directly?+
Yes. Tenants in a participating building may contact Recology directly for their annual collection. The property must have an active eligible account.Official guidance
Can I pay for more bulky appointments after my allowance?+
The dedicated bulky-program FAQ currently says additional appointments beyond the yearly allotment cannot be scheduled. Check transfer-station or other receiving options when the allowance is used.Official guidance
