Default rule and exceptions
Seattle Public Utilities collects large furniture, appliances, and TVs only through its paid, on-demand 'Special Item Pickup' ($31 per item, capped at 300 lbs/8 ft/4 ft diameter), not on a free scheduled bulk day; construction debris is handled by a separate program.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Seattle Public Utilities (a city utility) performs Special Item Pickup on demand, for a $31 per-item fee, for large furniture, appliances, and TVs meeting size/weight limits. |
| Property owner | Resident must request and pay for each Special Item Pickup ($31/item); there is no free routine bulk collection day. |
| Exceptions | Items cannot exceed 300 lbs, 8 feet in height, or 4 feet in diameter; Construction debris handled by a separate program |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 20, 2026.
$31 per item Large furniture, appliances, and TVs larger than 2' x 2' x 2' Limit: cannot exceed 300lbs, 8 feet in height, or 4 feet in diameter
Special Item Pickup is a service offered to Seattle Public Utilities customers where items that don't belong in the garbage or home recycling are picked up and recycled on demand.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Seattle, WA?
Responsibility is shared. Seattle Public Utilities (a city utility) performs Special Item Pickup on demand, for a $31 per-item fee, for large furniture, appliances, and TVs meeting size/weight limits.
Are there exceptions in Seattle, WA?
Items cannot exceed 300 lbs, 8 feet in height, or 4 feet in diameter; Construction debris handled by a separate program
What is this based on for Seattle, WA?
This verdict is sourced to Special Item Pickup and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Special Item Pickupofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Special Item Pickup (service description)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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