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Do I qualify for a Bulky Item Recycling Collection (no charge)?
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- The Residential Bulky Item Recycling Program is only available to residents of the city of San Francisco.
- Participating properties must have an active residential or apartment account with Recology Sunset Scavenger or Recology Golden Gate.
- The account must be active for minimum of 30 days.
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How many collections do I get?
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- Residential customers are entitled to two Bulky Item Recycling collections per calendar year.
- Multi-family owners/operators are entitled to one Bulky Item Recycling collection for each building per calendar year.
- Multi-family tenants: each unit within an apartment building is entitled to one Bulky Item Recycling collection per calendar year.
- Tenants may call us directly to schedule a collection.
- Unused collections do not accumulate.
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What items can I place out for collection?
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- Please review our acceptable item list.
- Have a list of the items you want us to take away ready when you call to schedule a collection.
- This program is not for extra household garbage items or recyclable items that can be collected in your recycling cart (i.e.; paper, cardboard, bottles and cans).
- You are responsible for all material set out at your address.
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What if I have more than 10 items or I am out of Bulky Item Recycling collections for the year?
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- Customers with more than ten items can pre-approve the collection and charge for additional items from the curb.
- Customers who have used their allotted collections for the calendar year may schedule additional appointments by calling customer service.
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How do I schedule a Bulky Item Recycling collection?
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- Appointments can be made using the Bulky Item Recycling Form or by phone.
- Recology Sunset Scavenger customers, please call (415) 330-1300.
- Recology Golden Gate customers, please call (415) 626-4000.
- Please be ready to list all of your items for collection.
- We will schedule your collection for the next available business day, Monday – Friday.
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How do I set my items out for collection?
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- Place your items neatly at the curb in front of your residence no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before the scheduled collection and no later than 6:00 AM the day of the scheduled collection.
- Write BULKY ITEM RECYCLING, or BIR on a piece of paper and attach it to one of your items. This will let City agencies know your setout is scheduled for a collection.
- PLEASE NOTE: Unless you identify an alternate curbside location (back alley, etc…) our drivers will only look for your setout in front of the service address you give us.
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