Palm Springs residents receive scheduled bulk item pickups through Palm Springs Disposal Services, typically 2-4 appointments per year per account at no additional charge. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, and appliances. Electronics and hazardous waste must go to the Riverside County HHW program or authorized drop-off sites.
Bulk item pickup from Palm Springs Disposal Services is by appointment only and typically includes 2-4 included pickups per year per residential account at no extra cost beyond base rates (check current program details). Accepted bulky items include upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs, tables, chairs, dressers, and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves - Freon appliances may require a separate pickup or fee). Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled date, limited to a specific volume (often 4-6 items or one pickup truck load). Prohibited in bulk pickup: construction debris, hazardous waste, tires (limited amounts with appointment), medical waste, propane tanks, and electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paint, motor oil, and other household hazardous waste go to the Riverside County HHW Collection Program at the Edom Hill Transfer Station or seasonal collection events. Illegal dumping of bulk items on streets, vacant lots, or alleys is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 per item. Construction debris requires a rented roll-off dumpster.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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