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City collection Furniture is the first accepted category in the weekly bulk program, and the city encourages donating pieces that still have life in them. No charge. Furniture rides the weekly bulk collection at no additional cost for a home in the city's Residential Curbside Service Program, with no appointment needed.
City collection Mattresses, box springs and bed frames are named in the weekly bulk accepted list and need no appointment. No charge. Bedding is collected in the weekly bulk program at no additional cost for a home in the city program, with no appointment.
City collection Household appliances are collected by appointment, separate from the bulk pile, generally on the regular garbage day and at no additional cost. No charge. There are no additional costs for the appliance collection service, and only a home served through the city's Residential Curbside Service Program is eligible. An appointment must be requested no later than noon the day before the regular collection day, or the collection happens the following week.
City collection The city collects garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk items at the curb every week for homes inside the city program, with a collection day set by address. Gainesville funds residential collection through a solid waste assessment rather than a published monthly cart rate: the curbside page announces that the assessment moves from GRU billing to non ad valorem property taxes effective October 1, 2026, while the garbage page describes the change as already in place, so confirm how the account is billed with the Solid Waste Division at 352-334-2330.
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?
Gainesville runs one of the most generous curbside programs in the country: bulk waste such as furniture, mattresses, treadmills, grills and large toys is collected every week on the regular garbage day, at the curb by 7 a.m., with no appointment and no additional cost. The accepted list even covers interior do it yourself remodeling debris such as toilets, sinks, cabinets and carpet, within tight limits, while exterior home materials, contractor waste and hazardous products are refused. Appliances and large electronics are collected separately, by appointment on the same day as the garbage route, and small electronics plus paint, chemicals, batteries and motor oil go to the Alachua County household hazardous waste center on Northeast 63rd Avenue. Tires, scrap metal and other heavy loads go to the county's Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station, which publishes its own per ton and per tire fees.
The city collects garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk items at the curb every week for homes inside the city program, with a collection day set by address.
City cost & eligibility
Gainesville funds residential collection through a solid waste assessment rather than a published monthly cart rate: the curbside page announces that the assessment moves from GRU billing to non ad valorem property taxes effective October 1, 2026, while the garbage page describes the change as already in place, so confirm how the account is billed with the Solid Waste Division at 352-334-2330.
When & how
Residential bulk waste is collected on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on the address, and the city publishes a map to find the day. Note that the city announced new collection days for most residential customers along with the billing change.
Get it ready
Set everything out by 7 a.m. on the collection day and leave at least four feet of clearance between the garbage cart and any bulk items, with bulk items kept within four feet of the curb because anything further back cannot be collected.
Bulk waste is collected every week on the regular garbage day with no appointment and no additional cost, inside a detailed accepted list.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. The city states plainly that there is no additional cost for bulk waste collection services for a home served through the Residential Curbside Service Program, and no appointment is required. Debris generated by a contractor has to be hauled off by that contractor under the city ordinance.
When & how
Put bulk items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day, and expect collection any time up to noon the following day. If the pile is still there after noon the next day, report a missed collection or call 352-334-2330.
Get it ready
Accepted material runs from furniture, mattresses and box springs to treadmills, bicycles, grills without the tank, patio furniture, disassembled trampolines and swing sets, large kid items and interior remodeling debris such as toilets, sinks, cabinets, carpet and glass tabletops. Carpets and rugs go out in rolls no longer than five feet and no more than 40 pounds, small remodeling scraps go in reusable containers rather than bags at 40 pounds or less each, and do it yourself interior remodeling debris is capped at two cubic yards a week. Exterior home materials, contractor waste, gas engine equipment, tires and hazardous products are all refused.
Furniture is the first accepted category in the weekly bulk program, and the city encourages donating pieces that still have life in them.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Furniture rides the weekly bulk collection at no additional cost for a home in the city's Residential Curbside Service Program, with no appointment needed.
When & how
Set the furniture at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day and expect collection up to noon the following day.
Get it ready
Sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, nightstands, mattresses, box springs and bed frames are all named, and the city suggests putting a Still Works sign on a piece in good condition so someone may take it, or donating it to a local reuse outlet that may even collect from the home.
Mattresses, box springs and bed frames are named in the weekly bulk accepted list and need no appointment.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Bedding is collected in the weekly bulk program at no additional cost for a home in the city program, with no appointment.
When & how
Put the bedding at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day, within four feet of the curb.
Get it ready
Keep the set dry and out of the garbage cart, because the cart is only for household waste, and keep it clear of the four foot radius the truck needs around the cart.
Household appliances are collected by appointment, separate from the bulk pile, generally on the regular garbage day and at no additional cost.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. There are no additional costs for the appliance collection service, and only a home served through the city's Residential Curbside Service Program is eligible. An appointment must be requested no later than noon the day before the regular collection day, or the collection happens the following week.
When & how
Request the appliance collection online or at 352-334-2330 by noon the day before the regular collection day, and expect the pickup on that regular garbage day.
Get it ready
Accepted appliances are refrigerators, freezers, stoves and ovens, microwave ovens of 1.0 cubic foot or larger, dishwashers, washers and dryers, hot water heaters and window air conditioners. Whole house air conditioners and compressors, pool equipment, countertop microwaves, small kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers and garden tools, commercial sized refrigeration and power generators are refused. Remove all contents and either remove or tape the doors closed, and never puncture the Freon lines.
Large electronics are collected by appointment at no extra cost, limited to ten items per collection, and smaller electronics go to a free county drop off center.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Curbside collection of large electronics is free for a home in the city program, with the request due by 10 a.m. the day before the regular collection day and a limit of ten electronic items per collection. Drop off is also free for Gainesville and Alachua County residents at the county household hazardous waste center or any of the five rural collection centers.
When & how
Schedule the curbside appointment online or at 352-334-2330 by 10 a.m. the day before the regular collection day, keep the electronics separate from the bulk pile, or take small devices to a county drop off center during its hours.
Get it ready
Accepted curbside items are large televisions other than projection televisions, large monitors, desktop computer towers, printers, and countertop microwaves smaller than one cubic foot. Refused curbside are small items that can be carried to a drop off center such as cell phones, keyboards, cables and remote controls, projection televisions, electronics with broken screens, satellite dishes, gas engine items, large appliances, vacuum cleaners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers and commercial sized printers, copiers or fax machines. Remove or erase personal information before a device is recycled.
Treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines and bicycles are named in the city's weekly bulk accepted list.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Exercise equipment is bulk waste collected weekly at no additional cost for a home in the city program, with no appointment required.
When & how
Set the machine at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day, within four feet of the curb and clear of the garbage cart.
Get it ready
Take the machine down as far as it will come apart and keep the loose parts with it, and keep it clear of the four foot radius around the garbage cart so the truck can reach both.
Tires are refused in the curbside bulk program and landfilling them is banned in Florida, so a tire goes to the county transfer station at a published rate.
City cost & eligibility
From $3 for an auto or light truck tire in a mixed load or fewer than three at the county transfer station. The county transfer station also publishes 140.00 per ton for tires, 4.00 each for truck tires of 17 inches or greater in a mixed load or fewer than three, and 275.00 per ton for off road and agricultural tires. The city refuses tires in the curbside bulk program and Florida bans landfilling tires, so confirm the current rate and which county site takes the tire before hauling.
When & how
Take the tire to the Alachua County Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station on a weekday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Saturday between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., or ask the retailer that sold the tires about a take back.
Get it ready
Keep tires out of the curbside bulk pile and out of the garbage cart, separate them from other material in the load because the county asks for separated loads, and cover the load for transport or risk a littering fine.
Interior do it yourself remodeling debris is accepted in the weekly bulk program within tight limits, while exterior materials and contractor debris are refused and the county no longer takes construction debris.
City cost & eligibility
There is no municipal rate for a construction load. Interior do it yourself remodeling debris is accepted in the bulk program at no extra cost within the limits, while contractor generated waste has to be hauled off by the contractor, and the county states that construction and demolition debris is no longer accepted at the Environmental Park or the rural collection centers, so confirm the destination and price with the contractor or with the Solid Waste Division at 352-334-2330.
When & how
Interior remodeling debris goes out with the weekly bulk collection by 7 a.m. on the collection day and no more than two cubic yards a week, and anything larger or exterior has to be arranged with the contractor before the work starts.
Get it ready
Interior items such as toilets, sinks, cabinets, carpet, rugs, shower doors, mirrors, tiles and glass tabletops are accepted, with carpet rolled no longer than five feet and no heavier than 40 pounds per roll and small scraps in reusable containers rather than bags at 40 pounds or less and two cubic yards or less in total. External home materials such as pallets, pressure treated wood, fencing, deck boards, concrete, bricks, exterior drywall, shingles, gutters, garage doors, windows and metal drums are refused, and insulation has to be rolled or containerized.
Bulk items out by 7 a.m. within four feet of the curb
Bulk waste goes to the curb by 7 a.m. on the regular collection day and may be collected any time up to noon the following day. Items stay within four feet of the curb, at least four feet of clearance is left between the garbage cart and the pile, and anything set further back cannot be collected. If the pile is still out after noon the next day, report it or call 352-334-2330.
Appliances and large electronics need an appointment
Appliances and large electronics are collected by appointment rather than with the bulk pile, generally on the regular garbage day and at no additional cost. The appliance request is due by noon the day before, and the electronics request by 10 a.m. the day before, with electronics limited to ten items and kept separate from bulk material.
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 Gainesville Solid Waste Division, with Alachua County running the household hazardous waste center and the Leveda Brown transfer station
Use the weekly curbside bulk collection
A city household with furniture, mattresses, an exercise machine, a grill, large kid items, garden tools, a large outdoor item or interior do it yourself remodeling debris to clear.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Bulk waste collection is free to a home served through the city's Residential Curbside Service Program, with no appointment and no additional cost, and collection runs weekly on the regular garbage day.
Arrange it
Set the items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day, within four feet of the curb and with four feet of clearance from the garbage cart.
Loose garbage, contractor waste, exterior home materials, large miscellaneous items such as pool tables and hot tubs, small items that fit the cart, gas engine equipment, car parts and tires, and hazardous products are all refused. Interior remodeling debris is capped at two cubic yards a week with no piece longer than five feet or heavier than 40 pounds.
City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division, with Alachua County running the household hazardous waste center and the Leveda Brown transfer station
Book the free appliance collection
A city household with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, dishwasher, washer, dryer, hot water heater, window air conditioner or a microwave of one cubic foot or larger.
Cost & conditions
No charge. There are no additional costs for the appliance collection service for a home in the city's Residential Curbside Service Program, and the appointment is requested online or at 352-334-2330 by noon the day before the regular collection day.
Arrange it
Book the appointment by noon the day before the regular garbage day, then set the appliance out prepared for pickup on that day.
Whole house air conditioners and compressors, pool equipment, countertop microwaves, small kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers and garden tools, commercial sized units and power generators are refused. Remove all contents and either remove or tape the doors closed, and never puncture the Freon lines.
City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division, with Alachua County running the household hazardous waste center and the Leveda Brown transfer station
Book the free large electronics collection
A city household with a large television other than a projection set, a large monitor, a desktop computer tower, a printer or a countertop microwave under one cubic foot.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Curbside collection of large electronics carries no additional cost for a home in the city program, with the request due by 10 a.m. the day before the regular collection day and a limit of ten electronic items per collection.
Arrange it
Book the appointment by 10 a.m. the day before the regular garbage day, keep the devices separate from the bulk pile, and expect collection on the regular garbage day.
Small devices that can be carried, projection televisions, electronics with broken screens, satellite dishes, gas engine items, large appliances and large microwaves, vacuum cleaners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and commercial sized printers, copiers and fax machines are refused curbside. Erase personal information before recycling a device.
City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division, with Alachua County running the household hazardous waste center and the Leveda Brown transfer station
Haul heavy material to the county transfer station
A household with old tires, an unusable appliance or scrap metal such as a bicycle, grill or lawn mower, or a household hazardous waste load.
Cost & conditions
From $65 for the solid waste fee per ton at the Alachua County Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station. Published rates also include 140.00 per ton for tires, 3.00 each for an auto or light truck tire in a mixed load or fewer than three, 4.00 each for truck tires of 17 inches or greater in a mixed load or fewer than three, 275.00 per ton for off road and agricultural tires, 65.00 per ton for white goods and metals without refrigerant, 25.00 each for a refrigerant or Freon containing device, 200.00 per ton for special handling, 100.00 per load for clean up of a mixed or contaminated load above the tonnage fee, and 5.00 for public weighing of a vehicle.
Arrange it
Drive to 5115 NE 63rd Ave. in Gainesville on a weekday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Saturday between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., with the load separated by material and covered for the trip.
The park does not accept construction and demolition debris, asbestos, bio medical waste or liquid waste, and it is closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas. An uncovered load can bring a littering fine.
County household hazardous waste and electronics drop off
Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
5125 NE 63rd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609
Household hazardous waste and electronics from residents, and the city notes that drop off is free for Gainesville and Alachua County residents and that the five rural collection centers also take electronics, while neighbouring county residents use Toxic Round-Up events.
Only very small quantity generator businesses pay for disposal, and those businesses have to comply with county code, the Florida Administrative Code and the federal hazardous waste rules. The city reminds residents never to put hazardous waste in the trash, out at the curb or down a drain or storm sewer, and that landfilling motor oil, car batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury, medical waste, liquid waste, tires, white goods and yard waste is banned in Florida.
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The county can be reached at 352-334-0440.
No charge. Only very small quantity generator businesses pay a fee, so a household using the center is not charged under the published rules, and the county also lets Alachua County residents use the five rural collection centers.
Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station
5115 NE 63rd Ave., Gainesville, FL
Household garbage, recyclables, vegetative wood debris, old tires, unusable appliances and other scrap metals such as bicycles, grills and lawn mowers, and household hazardous waste. Cardboard, metal, recyclables, tires, yard waste and hazardous material should be separated in the load.
Construction and demolition debris, asbestos, bio medical waste and liquid waste are not accepted, and the county states that construction and demolition debris is no longer accepted at the Environmental Park or the rural collection centers. Loads have to be separated by material and covered for transport, because an uncovered load can lead to a littering fine.
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
From $65 for the solid waste fee per ton. Tires are 140.00 per ton, with an auto or light truck tire in a mixed load or fewer than three at 3.00 each, truck tires of 17 inches or greater at 4.00 each and off road or agricultural tires at 275.00 per ton. White goods and metals without refrigerant are 65.00 per ton and a refrigerant or Freon containing device is 25.00 each. Special handling is 200.00 per ton, cleaning up a mixed or contaminated load costs 100.00 per load above the tonnage fee, and public weighing of a vehicle is 5.00.
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.
Do I need an appointment for a Gainesville bulk pickup?+
No. Bulk waste is collected curbside weekly on the regular garbage collection day with no appointment and no additional cost, as long as the items are set out by 7 a.m. and fall inside the accepted list. Appliances and large electronics are the exception and do need an appointment.Official guidance
What is refused in the Gainesville bulk program?+
Loose garbage and bagged trash, commercial or contractor waste, exterior home materials such as pallets, pressure treated wood, fencing, deck boards, concrete, bricks, exterior drywall, shingles, gutters, garage doors and windows, large miscellaneous items such as pool tables, hot tubs, spas, above ground pools, pianos and organs, small items that fit in the cart, gas engine equipment and car parts including lawn mowers and tires, and hazardous waste such as paint, propane tanks, auto batteries and fluorescent tubes.Official guidance
How should I set bulk items out in Gainesville?+
Keep bulk items within four feet of the curb, leave four feet of clearance between the garbage cart and the pile, and tape large glass in a grid pattern so it does not shatter. Disassemble trampolines, swing sets and basketball systems with the concrete removed from the posts, flatten or pull nails from boards, and roll carpets and rugs no longer than five feet and no heavier than 40 pounds each.Official guidance
Will Gainesville take a couch at the curb?+
Yes, on the weekly bulk collection with no appointment and no additional cost. Sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables and nightstands are named in the accepted furniture list, and the city encourages donation for anything in good condition.Official guidance
Can a mattress go to the curb in Gainesville?+
Yes. Mattresses, box springs and bed frames are named in the furniture category of the weekly bulk accepted list, so a set goes out by 7 a.m. on the collection day at no additional cost and with no appointment.Official guidance
Do appliances need an appointment in Gainesville?+
Yes. Household appliances are collected by appointment and separately from the weekly bulk pile, generally on the regular garbage collection day, and there is no additional cost. The request has to be submitted no later than noon the day before the regular collection day, otherwise the pickup moves to the following week.Official guidance
Which appliances will Gainesville not collect?+
Whole house air conditioners and compressors, pool equipment such as pool heaters, countertop microwaves under one cubic foot, small kitchen appliances such as toasters and coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, power tools and other garden tools, commercial sized refrigeration or air conditioning units and power generators.Official guidance
How are televisions collected in Gainesville?+
Large televisions and monitors are collected curbside by appointment at no additional cost, with the request submitted by 10 a.m. the day before the regular collection day, a limit of ten electronic items per collection and the devices kept separate from any bulk pile. Projection televisions are refused, and small devices such as phones and keyboards have to go to a county drop off center instead.Official guidance
Is there a free place to drop electronics off?+
Yes. There is no fee for Gainesville and Alachua County residents to bring electronics to the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 5125 NE 63rd Ave., open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or to any of the five Alachua County rural collection centers.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Gainesville?+
The City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division collects garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste for homes inside the city's Residential Curbside Service Program, and the division can be reached at 352-334-2330. The solid waste assessment that funds the service moved from utility billing to non ad valorem property taxes, and most residential customers also received a new collection day.Official guidance
How does the weekly bulk collection work?+
Bulk waste is collected curbside on the regular garbage day, so no appointment and no extra cost are involved. Items go out by 7 a.m., stay within four feet of the curb, and sit at least four feet from the garbage cart, and collection can happen any time up to noon the following day.Official guidance
How do I get an appliance collected?+
Book an appliance collection appointment online or at 352-334-2330 by noon the day before the regular collection day, and the pickup happens on that regular garbage day at no additional cost. Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washers, dryers, hot water heaters and window air conditioners are accepted, while whole house air conditioners, pool equipment, small kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners and generators are refused.Official guidance
Where do paint and chemicals go in Gainesville?+
To the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 5125 NE 63rd Ave., open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or to one of the five county rural collection centers. Hazardous waste never goes in the trash, out at the curb or down a drain, and Florida bans landfilling motor oil, car batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury, medical waste, tires, white goods and yard waste.Official guidance
Where does yard waste and heavy material go?+
Yard waste is part of the weekly curbside collection, and heavy or special material goes to the Alachua County Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station at 5115 NE 63rd Ave., open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The park takes vegetative wood debris, tires, unusable appliances and scrap metal such as bicycles, grills and lawn mowers, but it no longer accepts construction and demolition debris and also refuses asbestos, bio medical waste and liquid waste.Official guidance
