Oakland Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required.
Oakland bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (510) 613-8710 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Oakland
Follow the listed bulk rule: All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Major appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners can be collected through the bulky service by calling 1-888-WM-BULKY in advance for proper CFC extraction.
Local disposal alternatives in Alameda County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex
2615 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Regional transfer and material recovery facility operated by Waste Management for Alameda County residents.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Oakland / Waste Management of Alameda County · contractor
Phone: (510) 613-8710
250 Frank H Ogawa PlazaOakland, CA 94612
These collection rules cover Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Oakland, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out automated carts by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Place carts at the curb with handles facing your home and at least 3 feet of space between carts.. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Oakland?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Oakland?
All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (510) 613-8710 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Oakland?
The listed accepted materials are Flattened corrugated cardboard and paperboard packaging boxes, Mixed paper: newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, envelopes, Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and clean food containers (#1 through #7), Aluminum and tin cans, clean aluminum foil, and metal lids, Glass beverage bottles and food jars (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (place recyclables loose in cart), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups and packing blocks), Hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries, and fluorescent lights, Electronic waste and computer monitors, Food scraps and yard waste (place in green compost cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.