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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Toronto

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

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Toronto collects oversized items curbside on garbage day with no appointment or item limit. Set items beside your bin with spacing, remove appliance doors, and use Drop-Off Depots for hazardous or renovation materials.

Service type

curbside

Set oversized items beside your garbage bin on the scheduled garbage collection day, leaving at least 0.5 meters (2 feet) of clearance around bins and items.

Limits

There is no limit to the number of oversized items. Maintain 0.5 meters of spacing around bins and items, dismantle large or heavy pieces as needed, and follow special preparation rules for glass or bed bug infested items.

Fees: Service is funded through the annual Oversized and Metal Items fee ($22.39 per home in 2025); there is no per-item curbside charge.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report dumping or litter issues through the City's bylaw enforcement portal at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/public-notices-bylaws/bylaw-enforcement/litter-garbage/

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 and box springs, Metal items and appliances with doors removed, Carpets that are rolled, cut, tied, no longer than 4 feet, and no heavier than 20 kilograms
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste including paint, pesticides, and batteries, Construction or renovation debris such as drywall, lumber, and tiles, Tires
Holiday shifts
Some holiday weeks shift collection by one day; confirm using the City's collection schedule or holiday pages.

Official service info

Source: City of Toronto - Oversized and Metal 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 Toronto, Ontario. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Set oversized items beside your garbage bin on the scheduled garbage collection day, leaving at least 0.5 meters (2 feet) of clearance around bins and items.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Metal items and appliances with doors removed, Carpets that are rolled, cut, tied, no longer than 4 feet, and no heavier than 20 kilograms. Not accepted: Household hazardous waste including paint, pesticides, and batteries, Construction or renovation debris such as drywall, lumber, and tiles, Tires. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/toronto

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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