Twice a year, we offer a scheduled pick up service to individual
Multi-Family residential complexes by owner or property manager's request only. Recology's Bulky Item Pick Up service is a safe and responsible way to dispose of items you no longer want or need, and offered at no additional charge.

We recommend choosing a date for your entire building or complex that is convenient for residents ahead of time, and have them communicate to you which items they want picked up. Once you contact us to make an appointment, we will schedule an on-site assessment to meet with the owner or property manager to determine the location and size of container(s) required, as well as the items that will be set out for removal.

We will take up to two cubic yards (3ft. x 3ft. x 6ft.), or the equivalent of 12 garbage bags (32 gallon size) of bagged, boxed or bundled garbage, recyclables or compost. Our drivers CANNOT pick up loose items that are not bagged, boxed or bundled. In addition, we will also take:

• One large appliance such as a washing machine, clothes dryer, refrigerator or freezer
• One bulky item such as a mattress set (mattresses and box spring), one piece of furniture such as a recliner or desk, or tires (up to four)
• One e-waste item such as a computer, computer monitor, microwave or television

For the safety of our employees, please: NO nails or sharp objects.

We cannot accept liquids or sludge, dirt, rock, hot ashes, concrete or asphalt, hazardous or infectious waste, Construction and Demolition debris and materials that exceed five feet in length. Any individual item that weighs more than 200 pounds may require an extra fee for service and cannot be guaranteed.

It's possible that some of the items you're getting rid of could find a new life as a donation to one of the many non-profits in San Mateo County. Not only will you be helping divert items from the landfill - you will also be helping a great organization.

If you find yourself tossing out any of the items listed below, please help us by separating them from the rest and marking them as "donation". You can also visit our Don't Toss It page for more information on donation opportunities.

Please do not include any wet or heavily soiled items.

• Books and magazines
• Clothing, belts, shoes (mismatched and/or single shoes are fine)
• Craft and Decorative items: ceramic figurines, baskets, woodwork, artwork, etc.
• DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, audiotapes and other media
• Furniture in good/working condition
• Kitchen items: Dishes, mugs and glasses, pots and pans, silverware, Tupperware, etc.
• Household electronics such as stereos and speakers (no televisions)
• Linens such as towels, tablecloths, sheets, blankets and sleeping bags
• Purses, backpacks and other bags (no luggage)
• Small appliances, working or not working
• Sporting goods
• Tools
• Toys and stuffed animals

• Anything wet or dirty
• Cardboard
• Carpet and carpet padding
• Lumber
• Furniture in need of repair
• Food in an unsealed package or container
• Newspaper, office packing materials, packing peanuts, etc.
• Paint, Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
• Hazardous Waste

This service is offered on your regular service day (Monday through Friday). Collections are non-transferable and cannot be carried over from year to year. Once you've used up your two free annual collections, we will provide further services for an additional fee. Please contact us to make an appointment.