Getting rid of bulky items in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco residents get free curbside bulky item pickups from Recology: two per year for buildings with 5 units or fewer, and one per unit per year in buildings with 6 or more units. Up to 10 items per appointment.

Last checked against the official Recology San Francisco (City-franchised collector), with SF Environment website.

Pick your item

Recology curbside Bulky Item Collection: the basics

Who can use it

  • Buildings with 5 units or fewer: two no-charge curbside collections per year.
  • Buildings with 6 or more units: each unit can get one no-charge curbside collection.

How to book

  1. Schedule online with Recology or call 415-330-1300. You must schedule before putting anything at the curb.
  2. Cancel by 12 p.m. the business day before (for a Monday pickup, call before noon Friday), or use the cancel link in your confirmation email.

Setting items out

  • Place items next to the curb in front of your building on your pickup date, without blocking the sidewalk.
  • Attach a sign that reads "RECOLOGY".
  • Up to 10 items per appointment.

Fees

  • Eligible curbside collections are free.

Drop-off options

  • Recology San Francisco Transfer Station, 501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134, (415) 330-1400. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.