Get rid of large items like furniture, appliances, and electronics through reuse, free pickup, or safe disposal options in San Francisco.
Choose the best option for your item:
- Still usable? Donate or reuse it.
- Too big to move? Schedule a free bulky item pickup.
- Prefer drop-off? Visit a public reuse and/or recycling site.
- Hazardous? Take it to a special facility.
Donate or reuse items
If your item still works or is in good condition, reuse is the fastest and most sustainable option. Visit SFRecycles to find out drop-off and pick-up locations that take specific items (such as thrift stores, hardware stores).
What you can donate
- Furniture (couches, chairs, mattresses if accepted)
- Working electronics
- Small appliances
- Household items
Tips before donating
- Call ahead to confirm accepted items
- Clean items and remove personal data from electronics
Schedule a free bulky item pickup
Recology offers free curbside pickup for large items for eligible San Francisco residents.
Who qualifies
- Electronics (TVs, computers, keyboards)
- Appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.)
- Furniture (couches, chairs, mattresses)
- Scrap metal
What items are accepted
- Electronics (TVs, computers, keyboards)
- Appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.)
- Furniture (couches, chairs, mattresses)
- Scrap metal
How it works
- Schedule in advance
- Place items curbside on your pickup date
- Additional pickups available for a fee
Contact information
- Phone: (415) 330-1300
- Email: [email protected]
You must schedule a pick-up prior to placing items on the curbside.
Drop off at a public reuse and recycling area
You can bring items to Recology's local transfer station if you prefer to handle disposal yourself.
Hours and location
- Monday to Friday: 7am to 4:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- 501 Tunnel Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 330-1400
What you can bring
- Electronics
- Non-hazardous materials
Important rules
- No hazardous waste allowed
- Items must be sorted properly
- Check with before visiting to ensure acceptance of certain materials.
- Open to all city residents and businesses
Dispose of hazardous waste safely
Hazardous items require special handling and cannot go in regular bins.
For residents
Drop off household hazardous waste from their own home at Recology's Household Hazardous Waste Facility with proof of San Francisco residency. Maximum of 15 gallons per trip. This facility is open:
Thursday through Saturday only, 8am to 4 pm.
Find out more information on dropping off hazardous materials.
For property managers
Drop off hazardous waste from maintaining their property or hazardous waste left by tenants through the VSQG Program by appointment only. Restrictions and fees may apply.
Call (415) 330-1425 for more information or to make an appointment.
