Bulk Waste
Bulky or large waste items may be set out curbside with your regularly scheduled refuse pick-up.
- Limit two items per week.
- Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
Accepted Bulky Items
Do not disassemble or place anything below in trash bags, please leave all items whole.
Bulk waste includes common large and over-sized items, such as:
- Sofas, recliner chairs and tables
- Box springs, mattresses and dressers
- Stoves, washers and dryers
- Toilets and hot water tanks
- Windows and cabinets
- Carpet & fencing in bundles not exceeding 35 pounds or 5 feet in length
Not Accepted Bulky Items
The City of Pittsburgh DOES NOT collect the following items:
- Televisions, computers, peripherals (Mouse, keyboard, etc.)
- Freon appliances
- Household chemicals/hazardous wastes
- Demolition and construction wastes
- Batteries, light bulbs
- Car and automobile parts, tires
Excessive Bulk Waste
Single-Family Dwelling: No charge for 2 or fewer bulk items per collection.
Small Apartment Buildings: No charge for 2 or fewer bulky items per unit per collection.
Note: Fees will be assessed for the collection of bulky waste if more than two bulky items are collected. Call our office at 412-255-2773 to arrange for a special pickup.
- $173.00 for first hour or portion thereof for pick-up of more than 2 items. An additional $54.00 for each hour (or portion thereof) after the first hour, if necessary.
- Personal checks or money orders are accepted and they are to be made payable to the City of Pittsburgh Treasurer.
