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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Honolulu

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

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Honolulu bulky item pickup - by appointment only. Schedule online, set out after 6 p.m. before and by 6 a.m. day of pickup. Accepted: furniture, mattresses, appliances (per City guidance), bundled carpet or lumber (under 6 ft, under 60 lb). Not accepted: TVs/e-waste, hazardous waste, propane tanks, dirt/concrete, loose trash. Report missed pickups and illegal dumping through Opala.

Service type

appointment

By appointment only. Set out after 6:00 p.m. the night before and by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.

Limits

Items must match what was scheduled on the appointment.,Set out window: after 6:00 p.m. prior evening; by 6:00 a.m. appointment day.,Bundles for disassembled items must be under 60 lb and under 6 ft in length.,Place curbside with clear access; do not block sidewalks or driveways.,Use City drop-off sites for items excluded from bulky collection.

Fees: No fee for eligible bulky items collected by appointment. Standard facility fees apply for self-haul loads; uncovered load surcharges may apply.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping to illegaldumping@honolulu.gov or (808) 768-3203; call 911 if dumping is in progress.

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
Household furniture (sofas, tables, chairs, dressers), Mattresses and box springs, Appliances (for example, refrigerators/freezers - follow City guidance; doors secured), Bicycles and large metal household items, Carpet or rugs (rolled and bundled under 6 ft and under 60 lb), Lumber or fencing when bundled and secured (under 6 ft and under 60 lb)
Not accepted
Televisions, computers, and other covered electronic devices (use e-waste options), Hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, chemicals, propane, or helium tanks, Construction or demolition debris (drywall, shingles, bricks, concrete, rock, dirt), Loose garbage or recyclables that belong in carts, Unbundled or oversize disassembled items (bundles over 6 ft or 60 lb), Unscheduled items not listed on the appointment
Holiday shifts
Appointments may adjust around City-observed holidays; the City will notify or reschedule as needed.

Official service info

Source: Opala (Department of Environmental Services) - Bulky Item Appointment

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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 Honolulu, Hawaii. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: By appointment only. Set out after 6:00 p.m. the night before and by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.. Accepted items: Household furniture (sofas, tables, chairs, dressers), Mattresses and box springs, Appliances (for example, refrigerators/freezers - follow City guidance; doors secured), Bicycles and large metal household items, Carpet or rugs (rolled and bundled under 6 ft and under 60 lb), Lumber or fencing when bundled and secured (under 6 ft and under 60 lb). Not accepted: Televisions, computers, and other covered electronic devices (use e-waste options), Hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, chemicals, propane, or helium tanks, Construction or demolition debris (drywall, shingles, bricks, concrete, rock, dirt), Loose garbage or recyclables that belong in carts, Unbundled or oversize disassembled items (bundles over 6 ft or 60 lb), Unscheduled items not listed on the appointment. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/hawaii/honolulu

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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