Recycle Your Junk and Bulky Item Collection Information

Did you know that it is illegal to leave furniture or appliances on the sidewalk? Sidewalk Dumping can result in citations and fines unless you have a scheduled pick up from a licensed hauler or donation facility.

Did you also know that there are quick, convenient and free ways to get rid of your old junk?

• Bulky Item Collection is a free service that is offered to all residents in the City of San Francisco at no additional charge (it is paid for by residential collection fees). Both homeowners and rented apartment units are eligible for Bulky Item Collection.
• EcoFinder – You can also visit the Department of Environment's Eco-Finder to find out how to get rid of just about anything. 

Notification Regarding State Law Change Impacting Treated Wood Waste Collection, Transportation, Processing and Disposal

Effective Dec. 31, 2020, all refuse disposal and recycling facilities (of any type) no longer can legally accept treated wood waste. Additionally, individuals who self-haul material to recycling or disposal facilities, as well as all organizations that engage in the lawful hauling of refuse and/or construction and demolition debris within California are no longer able to legally collect, transport or dispose of treated wood waste due to changes in California Health and Safety Code. As a result, until further notice, treated waste wood is not eligible for collection or disposal at the San Francisco facilities or in collection programs listed below: 

• Public Recycling & Re-use Area
• Construction and demolition debris box collection
• Bulky Item Recycling (BIR) requests
• 311 collection requests 

Please note facilities and programs will continue normal collection and disposal for eligible nonhazardous and non-treated wood waste materials.