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
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Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
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Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
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Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
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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.
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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.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 Furniture goes out on the city Call-2-Haul bulky collection. A residential household can schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already in its rates. No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers, whose name is on the utility bill, may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay a Call-2-Haul fee.
City collection A mattress is named as a Call-2-Haul large item, so it goes out on a scheduled curbside pickup or in a self-haul to the recovery center. No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay the Call-2-Haul fee.
City collection Large appliances are named as Call-2-Haul large items, so a refrigerator, stove, water heater or washer and dryer goes out on a scheduled pickup. No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay the Call-2-Haul fee.
City collection Call-2-Haul takes up to three large items plus up to fifteen boxes or bags of smaller household items per pickup, and a residential household can book two pickups or self-hauls a year. No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay a Call-2-Haul fee, and a set out over the limit becomes a double pickup.
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?
Tacoma runs its own solid waste utility, and bulky items leave on Call-2-Haul, a scheduled curbside pickup that a residential household can use twice a year with the cost already in its rates. Each pickup takes up to three large items such as a mattress, couch, appliance or treadmill plus fifteen boxes or bags of smaller items, and an over-limit set out uses a double. Televisions, computers, monitors, building material and hazardous waste are refused on that route: electronics go free through E-Cycle Washington, project loads go to the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center or a drop-off box, and household chemicals go free to the city hazardous waste facility on Mullen Street.
Furniture goes out on the city Call-2-Haul bulky collection. A residential household can schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already in its rates.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers, whose name is on the utility bill, may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay a Call-2-Haul fee.
When & how
Call the city on (253) 573-2468 to schedule the pickup, then set the items at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.
Get it ready
Count each piece against the three large item limit, put out only the items disclosed when the collection was booked, and keep the piece clear of vehicles, buildings, power lines and trees.
A mattress is named as a Call-2-Haul large item, so it goes out on a scheduled curbside pickup or in a self-haul to the recovery center.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay the Call-2-Haul fee.
When & how
Call (253) 573-2468 to schedule, then put the mattress at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and count it as one of the three large items, and take the matching box spring on the same pickup if both are going.
Large appliances are named as Call-2-Haul large items, so a refrigerator, stove, water heater or washer and dryer goes out on a scheduled pickup.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay the Call-2-Haul fee.
When & how
Call (253) 573-2468 to schedule, then set the appliance at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.
Get it ready
Remove all fluids and batteries before a power appliance goes out, because the city requires batteries, gasoline and oils to be removed first, and count the unit as one of the three large items.
Televisions, computers and monitors are refused on Call-2-Haul. They are recycled free through the state E-Cycle Washington program, and small electronics such as radios and printers can go in the Call-2-Haul bag allowance.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Computers, monitors and televisions are recycled for free at E-Cycle Washington collection sites. Small electronics such as radios and printers are accepted among the 15 boxes or bags allowed on a Call-2-Haul pickup, while televisions, computers and monitors are not accepted there. Cell phones, batteries and chargers recycle free at the Tacoma Recycling Center, the Tacoma Municipal Building and the Tacoma Public Utilities lobby.
When & how
Use an E-Cycle Washington collection site, or include small electronics in a scheduled Call-2-Haul bag allowance.
Get it ready
Delete personal information before handover, and keep televisions, computers and monitors off a Call-2-Haul set out because the city refuses them on that route.
Building material, fencing and roofing are refused on Call-2-Haul. A project load goes to the recovery and transfer center or into a temporary drop-off box, with the price depending on the load.
City cost & eligibility
The transfer center disposal fees depend on the weight of the load and the customer class, and the rate table did not print here, so confirm the charge for a project load on (253) 502-2100 before hauling it.
When & how
Take the load to the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center during its open hours, or arrange a temporary drop-off box for a large project.
Get it ready
Separate roofing, concrete, demolition and yard waste from general debris, because the customer has to set up an account with the recycling company that handles those materials, and keep the load out of a Call-2-Haul set out.
Exercise and recreation equipment is named on the Call-2-Haul accepted list, so a treadmill, weight bench, bicycle or basketball hoop goes out on a scheduled pickup.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay the Call-2-Haul fee.
When & how
Call (253) 573-2468 to schedule the pickup, then set the machine at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.
Get it ready
Take the machine down as far as it comes apart so it can be handled safely, and keep it within the three large item allowance for the pickup.
Call-2-Haul takes up to three large items plus up to fifteen boxes or bags of smaller household items per pickup, and a residential household can book two pickups or self-hauls a year.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers pay a Call-2-Haul fee, and a set out over the limit becomes a double pickup.
When & how
Call (253) 573-2468 to schedule, then set everything at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.
Get it ready
Keep the load to three large items and fifteen boxes or bags, make every bag and box light enough for one person to lift, and keep household garbage, recyclables, food, liquids, hazardous waste, televisions, computers, monitors, building material, tires, trailers and yard waste out of the set out.
Place all items at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day, keep them clear of vehicles, buildings, power lines and trees, and put out only the items disclosed when the collection was scheduled. Call at least one business day ahead to cancel or change the appointment, and allow the whole business day because two trucks may be assigned.
One pickup covers up to three large items and up to fifteen boxes or bags of smaller items, and every bag or box has to be light enough for one person to lift. A set out over that limit counts as a double pickup, which uses up the household's yearly allowance.
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 Tacoma Solid Waste Utility, with E-Cycle Washington for electronics
Schedule a Call-2-Haul pickup
A household with furniture, a mattress, an appliance, exercise equipment or a load of smaller household items.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Tacoma residential Solid Waste customers may schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already built into residential rates. Multifamily and commercial customers are charged $115 for a single pickup and $230 for a double pickup.
Arrange it
Call the city on (253) 573-2468, disclose the items, and set them at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.
Household garbage, recyclables, food, liquids, hazardous waste, televisions, computers, monitors, building material, fencing, roofing, cars, tires, vehicle parts, trailers, canopies, yard waste and pallets are refused, and an over-limit set out becomes a double pickup.
City of Tacoma Solid Waste Utility, with E-Cycle Washington for electronics
Haul the load to the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center
A household that can move its own load, including project debris, an oversized item or a load of garbage.
Cost & conditions
Disposal fees depend on the weight of the load and whether the customer is a Tacoma residential solid waste customer, a business or a non-city customer, and the fee table did not print here, so confirm the charge on (253) 502-2100.
Arrange it
Drive to 3510 S. Mullen Street in Tacoma, bring proof of Tacoma residency for the residential rate, unload at the scale and pay by cash, credit card or check.
Liquid and hazardous material is not accepted as garbage, a load needing special handling carries an extra fee, and transporting waste for others requires a special hauling permit.
City of Tacoma Solid Waste Utility, with E-Cycle Washington for electronics
Use the free E-Cycle Washington electronics route
A household with a television, computer, laptop or monitor that cannot go on Call-2-Haul.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Computers, monitors and televisions are recycled for free at E-Cycle Washington collection sites, and cell phones, batteries and chargers recycle free at the Tacoma Recycling Center, the Tacoma Municipal Building and the Tacoma Public Utilities lobby.
Arrange it
Find a collection site on the E-Cycle Washington locator or use one of the free Tacoma drop-offs for small devices, batteries and chargers.
E-Cycle sites are a separate network from Call-2-Haul, and televisions, computers and monitors are refused on Call-2-Haul, so the device has to go to a collection site instead.
Tacoma households that move their own loads use the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center at 3510 S. Mullen Street, where the transfer center and recycle center are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bring proof of Tacoma residency to qualify for the residential disposal rate, unload at the scale, and pay by cash, credit card or check. The disposal charge depends on the weight of the load, and a load needing special handling carries an extra fee. The same site holds the household hazardous waste facility, which is free for Tacoma residents and open Friday through Monday, and the recycle center. Liquid and hazardous material cannot go in a garbage load, and transporting waste for others requires a special hauling permit. Solid waste utility, recovery center facilities and hoursEnvironmental Services rates and the free residential service inclusionsHousehold hazardous waste facility, its hours and the electronics referral
City recovery and transfer center for self-haul loads
Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center
3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Self-haul garbage, recyclables and yard waste, with a separate household hazardous waste facility and recycle center on the same site.
Liquid and hazardous material cannot go in the garbage, a load needing special handling carries an additional fee, and transporting waste for others requires a special hauling permit.
Transfer Center and Recycle Center open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; administration lobby walk-in hours Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The transfer center charge depends on the weight of the load and the customer class, and the rate table did not print here, so confirm the fee on (253) 502-2100 before hauling a load.
Free household hazardous waste drop-off for city residents
Tacoma Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Household hazardous waste including motor oil at the self-serve tank, oil-based paints and other household chemicals.
Free for Tacoma residential customers, with proof of residency. Latex paint and water-based stain are not accepted, and asbestos is accepted by appointment only for a fee to Tacoma residents. Household hazardous waste cannot go in the garbage or on a Call-2-Haul set out.
Friday through Monday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday through Thursday.
No charge. Free for Tacoma residential customers; asbestos is the exception and is accepted by appointment only for a fee.
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.
How does a couch leave a Tacoma home?+
Book a Call-2-Haul pickup with the city on (253) 573-2468 and set the couch at the front curb by 7 a.m. A residential household can schedule two pickups or self-hauls a year with the cost already in its rates, and a couch counts as one of the three large items allowed per pickup.Official guidance
Will Tacoma pick up a mattress at the curb?+
Yes, on a scheduled Call-2-Haul pickup. A mattress is named as a large item, up to three large items are allowed per pickup, and the city asks that everything be at the front curb by 7 a.m. on the appointment day.Official guidance
Can a refrigerator go out in Tacoma?+
Yes, on a scheduled Call-2-Haul pickup. Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, water heaters and washers and dryers are named as large items, and the city requires all batteries, gasoline, oils and other fluids to be removed before the pickup.Official guidance
Where does a television go in Tacoma?+
A television is not accepted on Call-2-Haul. Take it to an E-Cycle Washington collection site, where computers, monitors and televisions are recycled free, and keep cell phones, batteries and chargers for the free drop-offs at the Tacoma Recycling Center, the Tacoma Municipal Building or the Tacoma Public Utilities lobby.Official guidance
Who collects garbage in Tacoma?+
Tacoma runs its own municipal Solid Waste Utility, which serves residential and commercial customers with curbside garbage, recycling and food and yard waste collection, and it also runs the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center for self-haul loads. The monthly bill is set by the size of the garbage container.Official guidance
How many bulky pickups does a Tacoma household get?+
A residential Solid Waste customer can schedule two curbside pickups or self-hauls a year, with the cost already built into residential rates. Each pickup takes up to three large items and up to fifteen boxes or bags of smaller items, and an over-limit set out uses a double pickup.Official guidance
Where do Tacoma televisions and computers go?+
Televisions, computers and monitors are not accepted on Call-2-Haul. They are recycled free through E-Cycle Washington collection sites, and cell phones, batteries and chargers recycle free at the Tacoma Recycling Center, the Tacoma Municipal Building and the Tacoma Public Utilities lobby. Small electronics such as radios and printers can go in a Call-2-Haul bag allowance.Official guidance
