Default rule and exceptions
City (Recycling & Solid Waste Division) gives residential customers 2 FREE 'Household Junk Pickup' appointments per year (Feb-Oct) plus 2 separate free appliance/e-waste appointments per year; additional pickups cost a $39.48 minimum fee; excludes hazardous waste, electronics (separate program), explosives, construction debris, and mounted tires.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Sacramento Public Works Recycling & Solid Waste Division schedules 2 free Household Junk Pickup appointments per year (February-October) plus 2 separate free appliance/e-waste appointments per year. |
| Property owner | Resident must pay a $39.48 minimum fee for any pickup beyond the 2 free annual appointments, and must separately dispose of hazardous waste, electronics (via the separate e-waste appointment), explosives, construction debris, and mounted tires. |
| Exceptions | Hazardous waste; Electronic waste (requires separate appointment); Construction debris (dirt, rock, rubble, concrete); Tires mounted on the rim; Treated wood waste |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 24, 2026.
All residential customers can schedule two appointments - between February and October - for the free pickup of acceptable bulky items, including excess yard waste (separated from junk).
Not accepted Hazardous waste... Electronic waste (please request a separate pickup)... Construction debris (e.g. dirt, rock, rubble, concrete) Tires mounted on the rim Treated wood waste... If you have used your two free appointments for the year... A special service pickup has a minimum fee of $39.48.
In addition to the two Household Junk appointments, all residential customers can schedule two (2) appointments for appliance and e-waste collection in a calendar year. The appliance and e-waste program operates year-round.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Sacramento, CA?
The city / utility. Sacramento Public Works Recycling & Solid Waste Division schedules 2 free Household Junk Pickup appointments per year (February-October) plus 2 separate free appliance/e-waste appointments per year.
Are there exceptions in Sacramento, CA?
Hazardous waste; Electronic waste (requires separate appointment); Construction debris (dirt, rock, rubble, concrete); Tires mounted on the rim; Treated wood waste
What is this based on for Sacramento, CA?
This verdict is sourced to Household Junk Pickup and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Household Junk Pickupofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-24
- Household Junk Pickup (exclusions and fee)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-24
- Household Junk Pickup (two appliance and e-waste appointments per calendar year)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-24
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