What is a Bulky Item?

Bulky Item

A bulky is an item that is too large to fit in your garbage cart or any item that isn't allowed to be placed in your cart. These include:

  • Furniture (Examples: Couches, tables, and chairs)
  • Appliances (Examples: Ovens, washing machines, and refrigerator)
  • Electronics (Examples: Computers, televisions, and printers)
  • Mattresses and Box Springs (see below for special scheduling)

Construction debris and tires are not accepted as bulky items, nor can they be placed in your garbage cart. To find disposal options for these materials, visit Ramsey County Building Materials Reuse. 

More examples of accepted items can be found below. 

Schedule Bulky Item Collection

How to Schedule

Contact the City at least two business day's in advance of your garbage collection day to request a pickup. Fill out our online request form below or call 651-266-6101.

If you set out bulky items without scheduling in advance, your item may not be collected.*

Schedule a Bulky Item Pick Up

How Many Items Can I Have Collected?

Starting April 2025: All households with one to four units are allowed one bulky item pick-up per unit, per calendar month with regular garbage service. These pickups are included in the cost of your regular collection. 

You may only have three total appliances and/or electronics picked up per unit annually. 

Additional Bulky Items: If you need to dispose of additional items during the same month, you can pay $30 per bulky item (plus tax) to have them collected. 

Apartments: The City does not coordinate garbage collection for property buildings with five or more units, so they cannot schedule pickup through the City. Curbside pickup may be available through your private hauler. Contact your landlord for assistance disposing of your item(s).

Unlimited Free Mattress Recycling

You can get an unlimited number of mattresses collected each year by Second Chance Recycling. Click the button below for details.

Mattress Recycling Program

*Items that are set within 10 feet of your garbage cart are subject to collection even if unscheduled. If collected, this will count toward your monthly limit. If the amount of items collected exceeds your monthly allotment, you will incur a fee on your next garbage bill for $30 per additional item. 

Bulky Item Examples

A bulky item is defined as 1 cubic yard worth of material (3ft x 3ft x 3ft).

Oversized items may be charged as more than one. For example, a large sectional couch with multiple pieces may count as two or three Bulkies. 

All items must be emptied of food and liquids: water heaters must be drained of water; all food must be removed from refrigerators; oil and gas must be drained from small engines.

Used gas, oil, and batteries should be disposed of at the Environmental Center located at 1700 Kent St in Roseville.

Last Edited: August 30, 2025