Summary
Residents will soon be able to schedule free backyard pickup of up to three large items like furniture and appliances. The pilot runs August 1 through October 31, 2026; from 2027, two free pickups per year with $150 for extras, plus quarterly Service Center drop-offs.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Free during the pilot and for up to two pickups a year thereafter; extra pickups cost residents $150.
Residents, especially older or less mobile homeowners, who no longer have to haul heavy items to the curb or Service Center themselves.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Work) - Jul 21, 2026
Public Works gave council a progress update on the bulk item pickup program that residents rely on for disposing of large household items.
City Council (Work) - Jun 8, 2026
Residents will soon be able to schedule free backyard pickup of up to three large items like furniture and appliances. The pilot runs August 1 through October 31, 2026; from 2027, two free pickups per year with $150 for extras, plus quarterly Service Center drop-offs.
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