Tallahassee trash & bulky-item rules
Tallahassee collects eligible bulky items on the address-based Red/Blue alternating schedule. A normal bulky pile is limited to about 6 feet long by 4 feet wide by 4 feet high.
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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Tallahassee collects eligible bulky items on the address-based Red/Blue alternating schedule. A normal bulky pile is limited to about 6 feet long by 4 feet wide by 4 feet high.
Who qualifies matters. Eligible City utility solid-waste customers; collection week depends on address.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Furniture and other oversized household goods can use the bulky route when prepared within the City's size and placement rules. Special materials and hazardous products need separate disposal.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Tallahassee also promotes special collection and diversion programs, including its Cash for Trash events that can provide a utility credit for eligible customers bringing accepted material.
Where to take large items in Tallahassee
Confirm the Tallahassee pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.
Before set-out
Use the current address lookup for the Red/Blue pickup date and place bulky items behind the curb no sooner than the weekend before that pickup. Larger loads require a special pickup or another disposal route.
- 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 Tallahassee guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Tallahassee — Bulky ItemsOfficial/local source for this guide · ww9.talgov.com
- Tallahassee — Waste Management ServicesOfficial/local source for this guide · wwwt.talgov.com