What are you getting rid of?
The same city can have completely different rules for a couch, mattress, refrigerator, television, paint or renovation debris. This library keeps those paths separate.
Start with your city. The exact legal route, limits and fees depend on the local collection provider.
Mattress
Start with the local bulky-item or mattress program. Check whether an appointment is required, whether the mattress must be wrapped or kept dry, and whether annual or per-collection limits apply.
Couch & furniture
Check whether furniture rides with normal garbage, requires a scheduled bulky pickup, or must be self-hauled. Item counts, pile size and multifamily eligibility often decide the route.
Fridge & appliances
Refrigerators and freezers can follow different rules from washers or stoves because refrigerant handling may be required. Check door-removal, tagging, appointment and fee rules before set-out.
TV & electronics
TVs and computers may be accepted curbside in one city and prohibited in another. Check the city guide for e-waste pickup, recycling events or permanent drop-off options.
Paint & HHW
Paint and household hazardous waste usually use a specialized program rather than ordinary bulky collection. Check whether latex and oil-based paint are handled differently and whether appointments or quantity limits apply.
Tires
Tire rules commonly depend on quantity, rim status, size and whether the route is curbside, a transfer station or a special event. Use the city guide before loading the vehicle.
Renovation debris
DIY debris and contractor-generated waste are often treated differently. Check the local rule for drywall, lumber, roofing, concrete, brick, dirt and other heavy material before using a bulky pile.
Yard waste
Branch length, diameter, bundle weight and collection frequency are local. Keep yard waste separate when the city requires a dedicated compost, brush or seasonal collection route.