Bulk Item Disposal: Petaluma vs Sonoma
How do bulk item disposal rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Sonoma, CA?
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
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Sonoma, CA
Sonoma County
Sonoma Garbage Collectors holds two free Spring/Fall cleanups (April and October) where SGC residential customers may set out one large item under 75 lbs plus up to ten bags; on-demand bulky pickup is also available for a fee at (707) 996-7555.
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| Fact | Petaluma | Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| Free cleanup events | - | Spring (April) and Fall (October) |
| Event allowance | - | 1 bulky item under 75 lbs + 10 bags |
| On-demand pickup | - | Available for a fee — call SGC (707) 996-7555 |
| E-waste & mattresses | - | Handled separately (state law bans landfilling) |
| Authority | - | SMC Ch. 7.08 (special collections) |
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Petaluma FAQ
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Sonoma FAQ
How do I get rid of an old couch in Sonoma?
Save it for the April or October community cleanup — SGC will take one bulky item under 75 lbs plus up to ten bags free. If you can't wait, call Sonoma Garbage Collectors at (707) 996-7555 for an on-demand bulky pickup, which is offered for an additional fee.
Can I leave a mattress at the curb on regular trash day?
No. Mattresses are not accepted in the standard cart and California law (Pub. Res. Code §42985) routes them through the Bye Bye Mattress recycling program. Schedule a bulky pickup with SGC or drop it off at a participating Zero Waste Sonoma facility — leaving it at the curb can be cited as illegal dumping under Cal. Penal Code §374.3.
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