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
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.
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 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 Schedule city bulky collection for furniture or ask about paid drop-off. Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
City collection Book mattress collection or use residential mattress recycling at Dimeo Lane. Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
City collection An eligible account can use four annual extra-service opportunities together or separately. Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
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.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Santa Cruz bulky collection depends on the utility account and remaining extra-service opportunities. Dimeo Lane has separate free recycling and paid appliance or yard-waste routes.
Schedule city bulky collection for furniture or ask about paid drop-off.
City cost & eligibility
Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
When & how
Call 831-420-5220 or email scmu@santacruzca.gov to book.
Get it ready
Confirm the size and approved location before set-out.
Book mattress collection or use residential mattress recycling at Dimeo Lane.
City cost & eligibility
Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
When & how
Call 831-420-5220 or email scmu@santacruzca.gov to book.
Get it ready
Ask about condition and wrapping before bringing bedding.
Appliances can use a booked extra-service opportunity; Dimeo Lane accepts listed large appliances for a charge.
City cost & eligibility
Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
When & how
Call 831-420-5220 or email scmu@santacruzca.gov to book.
Get it ready
Confirm the appliance model, disconnection and preparation.
An eligible account can use four annual extra-service opportunities together or separately.
City cost & eligibility
Single-family account holders have four included extra-service opportunities per year. Non-account holders and additional service pay the applicable charge.
When & how
Call 831-420-5220 or email scmu@santacruzca.gov to book.
Get it ready
Confirm whether each requested bulky item, appliance or trash bag uses an opportunity.
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.
Separate free recyclables from paid appliances or yard waste before visiting Dimeo Lane. Check the current facility fee schedule and ask Customer Service about special materials. Resource Recovery recycling center
Electronics, metal and bedding recycling
Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility recycling center
605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
TVs, computers, monitors, small electronics, scrap metal, mattresses and box springs.
Residential bedding limit: five items per visit. Drain fluids from motors, engines and transmissions. Confirm unusual loads and bedding condition; large appliances and yard waste have separate charges.
Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve close at noon.
No charge. Listed electronics and scrap metal; eligible residential mattresses and box springs within the five-item limit.
Washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, yard waste and tree stumps. Confirm furniture receiving instructions.
Call 831-420-5220 for exact item pricing and preparation. Keep hazardous materials out of an ordinary load.
Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve close at noon.
The city charges for these materials; confirm the current rate for your load.
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 renters arrange a couch pickup?+
Yes. Renters without the utility account in their name can apply for paid bulky collection.Official guidance
How many mattresses can I recycle at Dimeo Lane?+
The residential recycling allowance is five mattresses or box springs per visit.Official guidance
Can I use all four service opportunities at once?+
The city allows up to four bulky items together or one item up to four times per year. Confirm your remaining allowance.Official guidance
Are old motors accepted as scrap metal?+
Yes, if drained of all fluids. Confirm any unusual metal assembly before travel.Official guidance
