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

Pleasanton residents dispose of large items through the franchised hauler's bulky item program rather than placing them at the curb on regular collection days. Pleasanton Garbage Service (PGS) provides single-family residential customers three on-call Bulky Item Pickups per year, scheduled at the customer's convenience by calling (925) 846-2042. On-call collection is provided within seven business days of the request unless the customer requests otherwise. Accepted materials include furniture, carpets, mattresses, tires, white goods (large appliances), brown goods (electronics/furniture-type goods) and e-waste, with the load not to exceed 5 cubic yards. Residents must place bulky items at the curb without blocking the sidewalk or impeding traffic. Multi-family properties have their own bulky-item arrangements through PGS. Separately, the Municipal Code (Chapter 9.20) makes it unlawful to dump, place or bury garbage, trash, rubbish, manure or waste matter in any lot, land, street, alley or other public place, so abandoning bulky items illegally is a code violation and can also be a property-maintenance/blight matter for Code Enforcement. Residents with more than three pickups' worth of material, or items outside the accepted list, should contact PGS for options or use a permitted disposal facility.