Santa Rosa trash & bulky-item rules
Santa Rosa's residential waste program includes two scheduled bulky-item pickups per year through Recology. The current City guidance limits the amount per pickup to roughly 3 cubic yards.
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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Santa Rosa's residential waste program includes two scheduled bulky-item pickups per year through Recology. The current City guidance limits the amount per pickup to roughly 3 cubic yards.
Who qualifies matters. Eligible residential Recology customers; multifamily scheduling may go through property management.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Furniture, mattresses and other qualifying household bulk can use the scheduled service. Residents should confirm appliances and unusual materials because special handling may apply.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Zero Waste Sonoma operates the regional household hazardous waste facility at 500 Mecham Road and also publishes HHW event information. Hazardous materials should not be mixed with bulky trash.
Where to take large items in Santa Rosa
Confirm the Santa Rosa pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.
Before set-out
Call Recology at 800-243-0291 or use the current scheduling route before set-out. Multifamily residents should confirm whether the property manager must arrange service.
- Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
- Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Santa Rosa guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Santa Rosa — Garbage CollectionOfficial/local source for this guide · srcity.org
- Zero Waste Sonoma — Household Hazardous Waste FacilityOfficial/local source for this guide · zerowastesonoma.gov
- Zero Waste Sonoma — HHW EventsOfficial/local source for this guide · zerowastesonoma.gov