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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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City collection Santee publishes no curbside bulky programme, so furniture moves as a bulky item through the two free Sycamore Landfill passes a homeowner gets each year. No charge. Santee homeowners, with two free passes per year covering bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other forms of solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill.
City collection Mattresses and box springs are accepted without an appointment at Waste Management's recycling center on weekdays, and a homeowner can also use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes. The city page lists mattresses and box springs among the items accepted without an appointment on weekdays at the Waste Management recycling center at 925 O'Conner Street, but it publishes no price for that route, so confirm the charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100. A Santee homeowner can also use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes a year, which the city publishes at no charge.
City collection No Santee page names appliances as accepted or refused, so the route has to be confirmed even though a landfill pass covers bulky items and up to a ton of other solid waste. Santee publishes no appliance price and no appliance acceptance rule. Confirm the unit and any charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100, and ask whether a refrigerant-bearing unit needs anything before it travels.
City collection A Santee homeowner gets two free passes a year to dispose of bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill. No charge. Santee homeowners, with two free passes per year covering bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other forms of solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill.
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?
Santee runs its collection through Waste Management under an exclusive city franchise, with a gray cart for trash, a blue cart for recycling and a green cart for organics. There is no curbside bulky programme, so large items and renovation material move through the two free Sycamore Landfill passes every Santee homeowner gets each year, which cover bulky items, concrete or up to a ton of other solid waste. Mattresses and box springs, batteries, fluorescent tubes, thermostats and electronic waste including televisions go without an appointment to Waste Management's recycling center on weekdays, and paint, chemicals and monitors go to the appointment-only hazardous waste facility in El Cajon.
Mattresses and box springs are accepted without an appointment at Waste Management's recycling center on weekdays, and a homeowner can also use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes.
City cost & eligibility
The city page lists mattresses and box springs among the items accepted without an appointment on weekdays at the Waste Management recycling center at 925 O'Conner Street, but it publishes no price for that route, so confirm the charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100. A Santee homeowner can also use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes a year, which the city publishes at no charge.
When & how
Drop the mattress at the Waste Management recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or take it to the Sycamore Landfill with a free pass. Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 with any address question.
Get it ready
Keep the unit dry and out of all three carts, and remember the weekday drop-off limit of one to two similar items per visit. The landfill pass route requires a valid driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill when the pass is issued.
Santee publishes no curbside bulky programme, so furniture moves as a bulky item through the two free Sycamore Landfill passes a homeowner gets each year.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Santee homeowners, with two free passes per year covering bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other forms of solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill.
When & how
Collect the free pass from the Sycamore Landfill office near the entrance at 8514 Mast Blvd., issued Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, then take the furniture to the landfill. Passes are valid for one year and cannot be replaced if lost.
Get it ready
Bring a valid driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill to get the pass, and remember the pass covers bulky items, concrete or up to a ton of other waste, so keep the load inside those limits.
No Santee page names appliances as accepted or refused, so the route has to be confirmed even though a landfill pass covers bulky items and up to a ton of other solid waste.
City cost & eligibility
Santee publishes no appliance price and no appliance acceptance rule. Confirm the unit and any charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100, and ask whether a refrigerant-bearing unit needs anything before it travels.
When & how
Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 with the appliance type, then use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes or the route the hauler confirms.
Get it ready
Empty and defrost the unit and secure the doors. The landfill pass covers bulky items and up to one ton of other solid waste, so keep the load inside those limits, and confirm refrigerant handling before the appliance leaves the property.
Electronic waste including televisions, computers, VCRs, stereos and microwaves goes without an appointment to Waste Management's recycling center on weekdays.
City cost & eligibility
The city page lists electronic waste among the items accepted without an appointment on weekdays at the Waste Management recycling center at 925 O'Conner Street, limited to one to two similar items per visit, but it publishes no price for that route, so confirm the charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100. The same page states there is currently no charge at the appointment-only hazardous waste facility in El Cajon.
When & how
Drop the item at the Waste Management recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 to book an appointment at the permanent hazardous waste facility in El Cajon, open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Get it ready
Keep electronics out of every cart, wipe personal data from anything that stores it, and stay inside the drop-off limit of one to two similar items per visit. The appointment facility refuses explosives, medical waste and business waste and caps loads at 125 pounds or 15 gallons.
Santee collects a permit deposit on construction and demolition projects and requires proof that at least 65 per cent of the waste by weight was recycled or reused, and the landfill passes cover concrete.
City cost & eligibility
The city publishes a refundable permit deposit rather than a disposal price, and any private container or receiving facility sets its own charge. Confirm the deposit, the documentation and the current facility rates before the load moves.
When & how
File the construction debris management forms with the permit, haul the material to a construction and demolition recycling center or the Sycamore Landfill, and submit documentation and proof of at least 65 per cent diversion by weight to have the deposit refunded.
Get it ready
Separate recyclable and reusable material from what will be landfilled and keep the receipts and weight records, because the deposit is only refunded with documented diversion. A homeowner can use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes for concrete or up to a ton of other waste, and paint, solvents and chemicals go to the hazardous waste route instead of the debris pile.
Exercise equipment is named nowhere on the Santee pages, so the route has to be confirmed before the machine is moved.
City cost & eligibility
No published rate covers an exercise machine and the city publishes no bulky item list. Confirm the item and any charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100, and with the landfill if a pass is going to be used.
When & how
Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 with the machine type and size, then use a free landfill pass if the landfill confirms it fits the bulky item allowance.
Get it ready
Break the machine down so it can be handled, keep the load inside the pass limits of bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other waste, and take any console or battery pack off so it can go on the electronic waste route instead.
A Santee homeowner gets two free passes a year to dispose of bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Santee homeowners, with two free passes per year covering bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other forms of solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill.
When & how
Get the pass from the Sycamore Landfill office near the entrance at 8514 Mast Blvd., issued Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and take the load during the pass year because passes are valid for one year and cannot be replaced if lost.
Get it ready
Show a valid driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill when collecting the pass, and keep the load inside the coverage of bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste. The city's carts still require separation, with paper, containers and cans in the blue cart and yard and food material in the green cart.
Santee residents use the appointment-only Waste Management hazardous waste facility in El Cajon on the second and fourth Saturdays, and a weekday no-appointment drop-off at the recycling center.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Santee residents. There is currently no charge for disposal at the appointment facility. The city page publishes no price for the separate weekday drop-off list at the recycling center, so confirm that route with Waste Management at 619-596-5100.
When & how
Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 to book an appointment at the permanent facility in El Cajon, open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, or use the no-appointment drop-off at the recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for sharps, batteries, fluorescent tubes, thermostats, mattresses and electronic waste.
Get it ready
Loads at the appointment facility cannot exceed 125 pounds or 15 gallons, and explosives, medical waste and business waste are refused. Motor oil and used oil filters are collected curbside by appointment through Waste Management, and prescription medications go in the bin at the Santee Sheriff's Station on 8811 Cuyamaca Street.
Santee requires residents, businesses and multi-family apartment complexes to separate recyclable material from other solid waste under Municipal Code Chapter 9, and the state's organic waste and recycling rules apply to every generator. The blue cart takes clean, dry, loose paper, cardboard, containers, cans, bottles and cartons, with no plastic bags, and the green cart takes lawn clippings, leaves, branches, garden trimmings, clean wood scraps, food and food-soiled paper with no plastic bags or wire ties. Plastic bags, pet waste, palm fronds, soil, dirt, painted wood and treated wood go in the trash.
The city publishes no curbside bulky programme, so bulky items, concrete and up to one ton of other solid waste go to the Sycamore Landfill on one of the two free passes a homeowner gets each year. Passes come from the landfill office near the entrance at 8514 Mast Blvd., are issued Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm against a driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill, are valid for one year and cannot be replaced if lost.
Sharps that are properly packaged, household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, mattresses and box springs, thermostats, and electronic waste including televisions, computers, VCRs, stereos and microwaves are accepted without an appointment Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Waste Management's recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street, with a limit of one to two similar items per visit.
Household hazardous waste goes to the permanent facility operated by Waste Management in El Cajon, open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month by appointment only, booked at 619-596-5100, with no charge currently for disposal and a load limit of 125 pounds or 15 gallons. Explosives, medical waste and business waste are refused. Motor oil and used oil filters are collected curbside by appointment, and prescription medications go in the lobby bin at the Santee Sheriff's Station on 8811 Cuyamaca Street.
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.
Santee homeowners with bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste that will not fit the carts.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Santee homeowners, with two free passes per year covering bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other forms of solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill.
Arrange it
Collect the pass at the landfill office near the entrance to 8514 Mast Blvd., issued Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and take the load before the pass expires a year after issuance.
Homeowners only, two passes a year, one load each, coverage limited to bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other waste, and the pass cannot be replaced if it is lost. The office requires a valid driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill.
Santee residents with mattresses and box springs, electronic waste such as televisions and computers, batteries, fluorescent tubes, thermostats or packaged sharps.
Cost & conditions
The city page lists the accepted items and the weekday window but publishes no price for the recycling center drop-off, so confirm the charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100 before the trip. The drop-off is limited to one to two similar items per visit.
Arrange it
Drop the items at 925 O'Conner Street between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 with any question about the address or the accepted items.
One to two similar items per visit, no appointment needed, and the list covers sharps, batteries, fluorescent tubes, mattresses and box springs, thermostats and electronic waste. Paint, chemicals and other hazardous material need the appointment facility instead.
Santee residents with paint, antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, compressed gas containers, fluorescent lamps, rodent poison, weed killer or other household chemicals, and with consumer electronics or monitors.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Santee residents at the Waste Management permanent facility in El Cajon. There is currently no charge for disposal, booked by appointment.
Arrange it
Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 to make the appointment, then attend on the second or fourth Saturday of the month. Ask Waste Management for the facility address when booking.
Appointment only, two Saturdays a month, loads limited to 125 pounds or 15 gallons, and explosives, medical waste and business waste are refused. Motor oil and oil filters are handled as a separate curbside appointment, and medications go to the Sheriff's Station bin.
File the construction and demolition deposit programme
Santee construction, demolition, remodel, addition and tenant improvement projects that generate construction and demolition debris.
Cost & conditions
The city collects a refundable deposit at permit issuance rather than charging a disposal price, and any private container or receiving facility sets its own rate. Confirm the deposit, the documentation and the current facility charges before the load moves.
Arrange it
File the construction debris management forms with the permit, haul the material to a construction and demolition recycling center or the Sycamore Landfill, and submit documentation and proof of diversion for the refund.
The full deposit is only refunded with documentation showing that at least 65 per cent of the construction and demolition waste by weight was recycled or reused, exemptions are set by Chapter 9.04 of the Municipal Code, and a homeowner pass covers only concrete or up to one ton of other waste.
Bulky items, concrete and up to one ton of other forms of solid waste from Santee homeowners using one of their two free passes each year.
The passes are for Santee homeowners, two per year and valid for one year from issuance, and cannot be replaced if lost. Collect the pass at the landfill office near the entrance by showing a valid driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill.
The pass office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Questions go to the landfill at 619-562-0530.
No charge. Santee homeowners, with two free passes per year covering bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other forms of solid waste.
925 O'Conner Street (the city page publishes the street address without naming its city)
Sharps that are properly packaged, household batteries, fluorescent light tubes, mattresses and box springs, thermostats, and electronic waste including televisions, computers, VCRs, stereos and microwaves.
No appointment is needed on weekdays, and the drop-off is limited to one to two similar items per visit. Paint, chemicals and other hazardous material are not on this list and need the appointment facility instead.
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 to confirm the address before travelling.
No appointment is needed for the listed items, but the city page publishes no price for this drop-off, so confirm the charge with Waste Management at 619-596-5100 before travelling.
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.
Where can a Santee mattress be dropped off?+
At Waste Management's recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street, where mattresses and box springs are accepted without an appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a limit of one to two similar items per visit. A Santee homeowner can also use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes a year, and the appointment-only hazardous waste facility in El Cajon also takes mattresses.Official guidance
Can a couch go out with the Santee carts?+
Santee publishes no curbside bulky item programme, so a couch goes to the Sycamore Landfill using one of the two free passes a Santee homeowner is eligible for each year. Passes cover bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste, come from the landfill office at 8514 Mast Blvd. on weekdays between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, and require a driver's licence plus a residential water or electric bill.Official guidance
Will Santee take an appliance?+
No Santee page names appliances in its accepted or refused lists. A Santee homeowner can use one of the two free Sycamore Landfill passes, which cover bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste, so call Waste Management at 619-596-5100 first to confirm the unit and its refrigerant handling.Official guidance
Where do Santee televisions and computers go?+
To Waste Management's recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street, where electronic waste including televisions, computers, VCRs, stereos and microwaves is accepted without an appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., limited to one to two similar items per visit. Consumer electronics and monitors are also on the list for the appointment-only hazardous waste facility in El Cajon, open the second and fourth Saturdays.Official guidance
Who do I contact about trash service in Santee?+
Waste Management Inc. provides residential, commercial and industrial collection under an exclusive franchise agreement with the city, and service start, change or end requests go to 619-596-5100. The city's own questions about the programme go to santeerecycles@cityofsanteeca.gov, and Municipal Code Chapter 9 requires residents, businesses and multi-family complexes to separate recyclables.Official guidance
How do the Santee landfill passes work?+
Santee homeowners are eligible for two free passes a year to dispose of bulky items, concrete or up to one ton of other solid waste at the Sycamore Landfill. Passes come from the landfill office near the entrance at 8514 Mast Blvd., issued Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm against a valid driver's licence and a residential water or electric bill, are valid for one year and cannot be replaced if lost.Official guidance
Where do Santee paint, batteries and electronics go?+
Batteries, fluorescent tubes, thermostats, mattresses and box springs and electronic waste including televisions, computers, VCRs and stereos go without an appointment on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the recycling center on 925 O'Conner Street, limited to one to two similar items per visit. Paint, antifreeze, gasoline, compressed gas containers, rodent poison and weed killer need an appointment at the permanent facility in El Cajon, open the second and fourth Saturdays, booked at 619-596-5100, with no charge currently and a limit of 125 pounds or 15 gallons.Official guidance
