Quick answer: Yes, most Sacramento-area residents get free bulky item pickup through their garbage service:

  • City of Sacramento: up to 2 free household junk pickups a year (February–October) plus separate appliance and e-waste pickups. Book through 3-1-1.
  • West Sacramento: 2 free bulky pickups a year through Waste Management, (866) 844-1508.
  • Unincorporated Sacramento County: 1 free pickup every 12 months, with extra pickups at $25, through the SacGreenTeam app or 3-1-1.

You have to place everything at the curb yourself and stay within the size limits.

City of Sacramento: household junk pickup

  • What you get: up to two free household junk pickups per calendar year, plus up to two free appliance/e-waste pickups (booked separately).
  • Season: February through October.
  • How to book: call 3-1-1 or use the City's online customer service portal. The property owner or tenant can book.
  • Size limit: the pile can be no bigger than 4' × 4' × 9', and it has to be at least 6 feet from parked cars. Oversized piles can be charged a fee.
  • Timing: put items out by 6 a.m. on your pickup day, but not more than 24 hours early, or you can be fined.
  • Tips: box up loose small items. Yard waste can go out with your junk appointment if you keep it separate.
  • Bonus: city residents get a free dump coupon for one carload, mailed with the yearly service guide.

West Sacramento: bulky waste pickup

  • What you get: two bulky waste pickup appointments per year (the year runs July 1–June 30) for items too big for your cart.
  • How to book: call Waste Management at (866) 844-1508.
  • Used both? Call West Sacramento Environmental Services at (916) 617-4590 to ask about a landfill voucher for bulky items. Some restrictions apply.
  • Hazardous waste: West Sac residents also get two household hazardous waste collection appointments per year through Waste Management.

Unincorporated Sacramento County

This covers communities outside city limits, including Antelope, Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Foothill Farms, Orangevale, Rio Linda, Rosemont and Vineyard.

  • What you get: one free curbside bulky pickup every 12 months. Additional pickups are $25 each.
  • How to book: the SacGreenTeam app, SacGreenTeam.com or 3-1-1.
  • Size limit: up to 8' × 4' × 4'. Set items out the day before.
  • Appliances: county residents can also drop off up to two large appliances per day for free at the North Area Recovery Station or Kiefer Landfill.

Other cities

Elk Grove, Davis, Woodland, Roseville, Folsom, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova each run their own programs through their garbage provider. Check your city's solid waste page or your hauler's website for current rules.

When free bulky pickup isn't enough

Free pickups work well for planned cleanups. They're less helpful when:

  • You need it gone fast. Appointments can be booked out a week or more.
  • The items are inside. Crews only take what's at the curb, so you have to carry couches, dressers and appliances out yourself.
  • You've used up your pickups, or the pile is bigger than the size limit.
  • You're on a deadline, like a move-out inspection, a home sale or a rental turnover.
  • Your HOA or apartment doesn't allow piles at the curb.

That's where Ready Now Junk Removal comes in. We're based in West Sacramento and haul junk from anywhere on your property, including bedrooms, garages, backyards and upstairs units, often the same or next day. Jobs start at a $99 minimum with an upfront price, and we donate and recycle what we can.

👉 Get a free junk removal quote, or call or text (916) 249-1009.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule a free junk pickup in Sacramento?

City of Sacramento residents can call 3-1-1 or use the City's online customer service portal to book a household junk pickup. Pickups run February through October, up to two per year.

How many free bulky pickups do I get in West Sacramento?

West Sacramento residents get two bulky waste pickups per year, July 1 through June 30. Schedule them with Waste Management at (866) 844-1508.

What is the size limit for Sacramento household junk pickup?

In the City of Sacramento the pile can be no larger than 4 by 4 by 9 feet, and it must be at least six feet from parked vehicles. Oversized piles may be charged a fee.

Can I put my junk out early?

In the City of Sacramento, items must go out by 6 a.m. on pickup day but no more than 24 hours early. Setting them out earlier can result in a fine.

What if I already used my free pickups?

Unincorporated Sacramento County residents can book extra pickups for $25 each, and West Sacramento residents can ask about a landfill voucher. Or hire a junk removal company like Ready Now Junk Removal for same-day pickup from anywhere on your property.

Rules and fees change. Confirm current details with your city or Waste Management before you schedule.

Need junk hauled in the Sacramento area?

Ready Now Junk Removal is a locally owned crew based in West Sacramento. We serve West Sacramento, Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Elk Grove, Roseville and more.

Call or text (916) 249-1009 or get a free quote.