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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Philadelphia

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

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Philadelphia bulk trash pickup is free by appointment for eligible homes. Schedule up to four items, label them with the pickup code, set them out at the right time, and use City drop-off resources for anything not accepted.

Service type

appointment

Schedule appointments online or via 311. Set items at the regular collection point after 7:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. in fall and winter) the evening before pickup and by 7:00 a.m. on the day of service. Label items with the four-letter pickup code.

Limits

Up to four items per appointment; City crews will not enter homes. Items must display the pickup code and be set at the regular collection point. Sanitation Convenience Centers accept additional metal items.

Fees: There is no fee for City bulk appointments.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping through https://www.phila.gov/services/trash-recycling-city-upkeep/report-a-problem-with-trash-recycling-or-city-upkeep/report-illegal-dumping/

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
Refrigerators and major appliances with doors removed, Household furniture, Large toys, Flat-screen televisions, Passenger vehicle tires without rims (four tires count as one item)
Not accepted
Household trash, Mattresses (set out on regular trash day and wrapped in plastic), Hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials, Automotive parts, Construction or demolition debris
Holiday shifts
No trash or recycling collection on City holidays; collection runs one day late for the rest of the week.

Official service info

Source: City of Philadelphia - Schedule Trash Collection for Bulky 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Schedule appointments online or via 311. Set items at the regular collection point after 7:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. in fall and winter) the evening before pickup and by 7:00 a.m. on the day of service. Label items with the four-letter pickup code.. Accepted items: Refrigerators and major appliances with doors removed, Household furniture, Large toys, Flat-screen televisions, Passenger vehicle tires without rims (four tires count as one item). Not accepted: Household trash, Mattresses (set out on regular trash day and wrapped in plastic), Hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials, Automotive parts, Construction or demolition debris. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia

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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