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

Temecula residents with active CR&R service receive two free bulky item collections per calendar year, each allowing up to 4 large items. Acceptable items include: furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers), mattresses and box springs (CR&R recycles these under California's Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act), large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers — Freon-containing units are accepted but must be prepped per CR&R guidelines), large electronics (TVs, computers, monitors), barbecues (propane tank removed), bicycles, and water heaters. Items must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on the scheduled pickup day, in a single pile not blocking sidewalks or driveways. Excluded items (require alternative disposal): construction and demolition debris (hire a roll-off dumpster), hazardous materials including paint, motor oil, batteries, and chemicals (drop off at CR&R Recycle Hub at 41760 Hancock Ave or RivCo HHW events), tires (drop off at any tire retailer for the CalRecycle tire fee, or at HHW events), automotive parts and engines, propane tanks (return to retailer), and yard waste over the green cart capacity (use additional green carts or schedule separately). Schedule pickup by calling CR&R at 800-755-8112 or via the customer portal — at least 1 week of notice is required. Excess items beyond the 2-pickup/4-item allotment incur per-item fees ($25-$50 typical). Multi-family residents should coordinate with property management as bulky pickup arrangements may differ.