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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Calgary

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

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Calgary does not offer routine curbside bulk pickup. Dispose of furniture, mattresses, appliances, and electronics at city landfills or Eco Centres, or bring them to seasonal Community Cleanup events. See current rates and holiday hours before you go, and report illegal dumping via 311.

Service type

dropoff

Drop off during landfill and Eco Centre operating hours; Community Cleanup events run on select spring-fall weekends by neighbourhood.

Limits

Landfill minimum charge applies for loads <250 kg; loads must be secured or tarped. Some items only accepted at Eco Centres or HHW sites.

Fees: Typical 2025 landfill rate $113/tonne; $25 minimum for <250 kg; refrigerant-removal surcharge for fridges and freezers. Some materials free at Eco Centres.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

https://www.calgary.ca/bylaws/illegal-dumping.html

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses / box springs, Appliances (including refrigerant units; surcharge applies), Electronics (Eco Centres)
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste at landfills (use HHW drop-offs), Loose liquids or chemicals, Unprepared mixed loads at Eco Centres
Holiday shifts
Landfills and Eco Centres operate on a statutory-holiday schedule; check the city's holiday hours page.

Official service info

Source: City of Calgary - How to dispose of large household items

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Calgary, Alberta. Your service is listed as "dropoff" with this schedule: Drop off during landfill and Eco Centre operating hours; Community Cleanup events run on select spring-fall weekends by neighbourhood.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses / box springs, Appliances (including refrigerant units; surcharge applies), Electronics (Eco Centres). Not accepted: Household hazardous waste at landfills (use HHW drop-offs), Loose liquids or chemicals, Unprepared mixed loads at Eco Centres. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/alberta/calgary

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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