Large Load and Bulky Item Options
Do you need to dispose of a large load or bulky item? Large loads may include yard / landscape waste and small quantities of home construction debris. Bulky items are those too large for the curbside bins such as home furnishings, TVs, mattresses and box springs, carpet, and appliances Bulk-Item-Pickup-Flyer.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
While large loads and bulky items are not collected through regular curbside or apartment recycling programs, they can still be recycled or even donated for reuse.
To dispose of bulky items, you have several options:
1. For residential customers (single family homes only), Republic Services will collect for free 2 large items OR 10 32-Gallon trash bags OR the equivalent of up to 2 cubic yards one time per year: Contact Republic Services of Salinas for acceptable items and other requirements, such as how and when to set on curb. One bulk waste collection per year is included as part of your curbside collection service. Additional bulky item pick-up services incur a fee.
To schedule a bulky pickup
Call: (831) 775-3840 or visit: Republic Services Salinas
2. Annual Cleanup Events: The City of Salinas offers residents free, annual cleanup and recycling events when you may drop off items at a location near your home Locations TBD. For more information, please contact Republic Services at: (831) 775 - 3840.
3. Self-haul: You can drop off bulky items at Salinas Valley Recycles facilities for more information visit: Bulky Item Pick-Up. Fees may apply depending on the item.
4. Debris Boxes: Republic Services of Salinas offers dumpster and container rentals for the collection and disposal of large quantities of bulk items. Rent a debris box to collect materials for a cleanup project or remodel construction.
Call: (831) 775-3840
5. Donate or Sell: If any items are in good, reusable condition, please consider a donation to a local reuse business or charitable organization. Why pay to dispose of something when someone else might be willing to pay you for it? Visit the Reuse Guide to learn more.
6. Need to recycle a mattress? Find a location near you. Bye bye mattress