Berkeley trash & bulky-item rules
Berkeley property owners of 1–4 unit residential buildings can schedule one free bulky-waste pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards.
Berkeley, CA — start here
Use the current official/responsible sources below and recheck them before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Berkeley property owners of 1–4 unit residential buildings can schedule one free bulky-waste pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards.
Before you use the rule: Eligible City residential refuse customers; single-family and multifamily rules differ.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Schedule an upcoming Wednesday through Berkeley Zero Waste. The free annual pickup is limited to 3 cubic yards; set material at the curb by 7 a.m. Additional volume is fee-based under the City’s current rate schedule.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Household hazardous waste is handled through Alameda County’s free drop-off program.
Where to take large items in Berkeley
Additional cubic yards are fee-based. Mattresses have a separate recycling pickup program; large appliances/e-waste are not accepted in ordinary bulky pickup.
Before set-out
Review complete
For Berkeley, use the linked local source or service contact to confirm the address, collection date and any special-item preparation before set-out.
Official sources
These official or responsible-agency sources were used to verify the Berkeley guide. Recheck current schedules or fees before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Berkeley — Bulky Waste PickupOfficial/local source checked for this guide · berkeleyca.gov
- Alameda County — Household Hazardous WasteOfficial/local source checked for this guide · stopwaste.org