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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Rochester
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Service type
Weekly on your regular refuse collection day; set out by 6:30 a.m. between sidewalk and curb. Holiday weeks shift one day.
Limits
Fees: Occasional bulk items on the regular refuse day are included in the annual refuse fee. On-demand special pickups for large volumes (about 3 or more cubic yards) start at a minimum of $80; roll-off containers are available for larger jobs.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Household furniture (couches, tables, chairs), Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances (remove refrigerator or latched doors), Bundled tree and hedge trimmings (<=4 ft long, <=18 in diameter, <=60 lb), Bundled lumber or loose wood (nails removed or pounded down; within size and weight limits), Building refuse generated by the homeowner (small amounts), Tires from a home (residential origin only)
- Not accepted
- Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors, printers, cables, etc.) - take to ecopark, Hazardous, explosive, volatile, biomedical, infectious, radioactive, or toxic materials, Contractor-generated construction or demolition debris, Unbundled brush or bundles exceeding 4 ft length, 18 in diameter, or 60 lb, Refuse placed in front of a property other than where it was generated (illegal dumping), Propane tanks and fire extinguishers - take to ecopark
- Holiday shifts
- When New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day fall on a weekday, collections are delayed one day for the rest of that week.
Official service info
Source: Residential refuse collection information | City of Rochester, New York
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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 Rochester, New York. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Weekly on your regular refuse collection day; set out by 6:30 a.m. between sidewalk and curb. Holiday weeks shift one day.. Accepted items: Household furniture (couches, tables, chairs), Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances (remove refrigerator or latched doors), Bundled tree and hedge trimmings (<=4 ft long, <=18 in diameter, <=60 lb), Bundled lumber or loose wood (nails removed or pounded down; within size and weight limits), Building refuse generated by the homeowner (small amounts), Tires from a home (residential origin only). Not accepted: Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors, printers, cables, etc.) - take to ecopark, Hazardous, explosive, volatile, biomedical, infectious, radioactive, or toxic materials, Contractor-generated construction or demolition debris, Unbundled brush or bundles exceeding 4 ft length, 18 in diameter, or 60 lb, Refuse placed in front of a property other than where it was generated (illegal dumping), Propane tanks and fire extinguishers - take to ecopark. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/new-york/rochester
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.