Seattle bulk trash pickup: schedule, rules & how to schedule
Seattle Public Utilities offers Special Item Pickup for large furniture, appliances, TVs and other items that do not belong in the garbage or recycling cart. The utility account holder has to request it. Pickup is on your next regular garbage day after the request is confirmed.
By appointment
How pickup works
| Type | On-demand Special Item Pickup |
| Schedule | Log into your SPU account and choose “Special Item Pickup,” or call (206) 684-3000 weekdays 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. For single-family homes, items are collected on the next regular garbage day after you schedule. Do not leave items out until you have confirmation. Have them at the collection point by 7 a.m. |
| Limits | The official page does not publish a maximum number of large furniture items. Renters and apartment residents cannot schedule the pickup themselves — the property manager or owner (the utility account holder) must request it. |
| Cost | Costs vary by the type of item and are billed on your combined utility bill. The official page lists one free pickup per year for some special-item categories (you must call to order the free pickup) and says additional pickups have a charge. Confirm the current furniture, appliance and refrigerator rates when you book. |
| Who is eligible | Seattle Public Utilities customers. The account holder must make the request. Utility Discount Program customers get a special discount. |
| How to set items out | On a flat, level surface (no stairs), easily accessible from the street, at your normal collection point, by 7 a.m. If that area is secured, place the item outside. Call (206) 684-3000 if you need help finding a safe set-out spot. |
How to book
SPU account (Special Item Pickup) or (206) 684-3000.
Seattle Special Item Pickup →Phone: (206) 684-3000
What they accept
Usually accepted
- Large furniture
- Large electronics and appliances
- TVs and computers
- Small appliances
- Older refrigerators and freezers
- CFLs, batteries, small propane canisters and foam blocks (these have their own rules and limits)
Usually not accepted
- Do not leave items out without a confirmed pickup
Mattresses
Large furniture is collected; confirm a mattress when you schedule.
Appliances (including Freon)
Appliances are collected through Special Item Pickup, including older refrigerators and freezers. Confirm the charge when you book.
Tires
Not listed as a Special Item Pickup material on the official page we reviewed.
E-waste
TVs, computers and small appliances are collected through this program.
If you would rather drop it off
Seattle transfer stations take many large items. See FindMyDump for hours and fees.
Find official landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers in Seattle on FindMyDump: Seattle dumps and drop-off sites.