Vancouver, WA · sources checked October 5, 2026

Vancouver trash & bulky-item rules

Vancouver provides eligible residential customers with one free bulky-item pickup per year. The City says the collection can include up to five qualifying items, with each item generally under 100 pounds.

Current local guidance

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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.

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Bulky routeOne free bulky-item pickup per year, up to five qualifying items, for eligible residential customers
EligibilityEligible residential garbage customers; item and weight limits apply
Guide statusCurrent local guidance
Sources checkedOctober 5, 2026
Service eligibilityEligible residential garbage customers; item and weight limits apply. Confirm the serving provider and current schedule before set-out.
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Quick answer

Vancouver provides eligible residential customers with one free bulky-item pickup per year. The City says the collection can include up to five qualifying items, with each item generally under 100 pounds.

Who qualifies matters. Eligible residential garbage customers; item and weight limits apply.

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Furniture, mattresses and appliances

Furniture and mattresses can use the annual bulky pickup when accepted. Yard debris, tires, construction debris, electronics, household hazardous waste and refrigerant appliances are excluded from that ordinary pickup.

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Household hazardous waste and other special material

The City also describes a separate annual appliance option for eligible single-family customers, while Clark County programs handle household hazardous waste and other special materials.

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Where to take large items in Vancouver

Resident drop-offCentral Transfer & Recycling Center
Official details ↗
Address11034 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662
HoursMon–Fri 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Regional transfer/recycling route for accepted household waste and large items.

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Before set-out

Schedule the annual pickup through the City's current RecycleRight/Waste Connections route and have accepted items ready by the published morning set-out time. Keep excluded special materials separate.

  1. Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
  2. Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
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Official sources

These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Vancouver guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.

See a rule that changed?Send the city and current official source through the correction form.
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