Murrieta, CA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Bulk items that do not fit in the standard carts (furniture, mattresses, carpet rolls, small appliances, and similar oversized waste) are handled through Waste Management's on-call bulky-item pickup service in Murrieta. The franchise includes at least one scheduled bulky pickup per residence per year at no additional charge, with a cap on the number of items per event (commonly four to five items). Additional bulky pickups can be scheduled during the year for a per-event fee. Residents must schedule in advance; items placed at the curb without scheduling will not be collected and can draw code-enforcement attention. E-waste such as televisions and computer monitors has special handling requirements and is routed to certified recyclers. Mattresses are recycled through the state Bye Bye Mattress program funded by the mattress recycling fee paid at purchase. Illegal dumping, including dumping on vacant lots, open space, or flood-control channels, is a violation of state Penal Code section 374.3 and local ordinance, and enforcement can include cleanup costs and fines.