Murrieta, CA: bulky pickup & disposal rules
Eligible Waste Management curbside customers receive two free bulky pickups a year. Call 866-909-4458 at least 24 hours before your regular collection; self-haul permit holders do not qualify.
Quick answer
Murrieta residential customers can request two bulky-item pickups per calendar year without an additional bulky pickup charge, subject to Waste Management account eligibility. Booking is required: large furniture does not automatically travel with the cart.
Who qualifies
Confirm your address has City-contracted Waste Management curbside service. Murrieta explicitly states that properties operating with a City self-haul permit are NOT eligible for the WM-funded bulky pickup benefit. Other private arrangements require confirmation.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Ask Waste Management to approve individual couches, mattresses, tables or appliances before setout. The City’s general residential-services guidance provides the annual pickup entitlement, but acceptance and exact item counts should be confirmed with the contractor for the booked visit.
Before setting anything out
Call 866-909-4458 to schedule at least 24 hours before the relevant regular collection day. The City states that a size and amount limit applies. Confirm the exact allowance, pickup location and collection window with the operator. Keep sidewalks clear, and do not leave piles out for days while an appointment is pending.
What not to put in the bulky pile
Treat paint, chemicals, batteries, loose construction debris and electronic devices as separate streams unless the service provider explicitly includes them. Do not copy a limit from another Riverside County city.
Where to take other large items
City-approved self-haul is a separate permitted pathway, not an additional free bulky benefit: permit holders must properly dispose of trash, organics and recyclables and supply regular disposal evidence; they are not eligible for the two WM-funded bulky pickups. Confirm disposal facility acceptance and charges before visiting.