Bulk Trash Pickup in Washington, D.C.: Rules, Limits and Fees
What Washington picks up at the curb, how many items you get, what needs an appointment, and what it costs. Straight from the city, checked and dated.
What Washington collects, and what you do with the rest
Every city route below is capped. Read the last two columns first: they decide whether the city takes your load at all, or only part of it.
| Route | What it costs | How much it takes | The condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booked city collection | — | No more than seven items per appointment. More than seven means additional appointment dates. | Large, bulky items from households that receive DPW collection — single-family homes and residential buildings of three or fewer living units. |
| Hire a hauler | You pay — quotes come from local companies bidding against each other. | No item cap and no wrapping, residency or vehicle rule. | They carry it out; nothing has to reach the curb under its own steam. |
Booking a city pickup
Large, bulky items from households that receive DPW collection — single-family homes and residential buildings of three or fewer living units.
- How many items
- No more than seven items per appointment. More than seven means additional appointment dates.
- How to book
- Book through DC 311 — call 311 or use 311.dc.gov.
- Good to know
- Items go out no earlier than 6:30 p.m. the day before and no later than 6 a.m. on the appointment day. Renovation material is refused outright: bricks, concrete, ceiling tiles, construction and demolition debris and dirt. Buildings of four or more units, condominiums and co-ops must use a private licensed hauler.
Or have someone take it
City routes are cheap but slow, and they all assume you can get the item to the curb yourself. If it is upstairs, if it is heavy, or if you need it gone this week, a local pro is the faster answer.
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Bulk pickup in Washington — common questions
What needs an appointment in Washington instead of going out with the trash?
Large, bulky items from households that receive DPW collection — single-family homes and residential buildings of three or fewer living units.
How do I book a bulk pickup in Washington?
Book through DC 311 — call 311 or use 311.dc.gov. No more than seven items per appointment. More than seven means additional appointment dates.
Where and when do I put the items out in Washington?
Items go out no earlier than 6:30 p.m. the day before and no later than 6 a.m. on the appointment day. Renovation material is refused outright: bricks, concrete, ceiling tiles, construction and demolition debris and dirt. Buildings of four or more units, condominiums and co-ops must use a private licensed hauler.
Where this comes from
Checked against official sources on 2026-09-03. City rules change — if something here does not match, the city page wins.
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