Confirm the bulky-item allowance for the property
Recology's current program provides two annual curbside collections for residential customers in buildings of five units or fewer, and one annual collection per unit in buildings of six or more. Participating properties need a qualifying active account.
Tenants can contact Recology directly about their collection. Confirm the remaining allowance and accepted items before set-out; the program excludes construction debris, hazardous waste, auto parts and tires.
- Schedule before moving items to the curb
- Follow the confirmed preparation and labeling instructions
- Keep the sidewalk accessible
Include the route from the room to the vehicle
An eligible curbside item still needs to reach the collection point. Describe stairs, elevators, narrow doors and the nearest usable loading position if you need a private crew to carry it.
For self-hauling, check the transfer station's current acceptance and charges for each material. Keep reusable items separate until any donation recipient confirms acceptance; do not assume a disposal appointment includes donation handling.
Check transport permission and street space separately
San Francisco requires the applicable Environment Department permit for debris boxes transporting mixed construction and demolition waste generated in the city, including boxes placed on private property. Mixed debris must follow the City's registered-facility recovery requirements.
Public Works permission is a separate requirement when a box occupies public right-of-way. Its guidance distinguishes temporary occupancy from longer construction-related street space. Ask who handles the location approval and parking arrangements before delivery.
Make the requested service specific
For a renovation, name each material and ask about loading limits and disposal records. For a business, state the routine waste streams and existing collection arrangement instead of applying a household bulky allowance.
Wasteonix can manually review the job when no price is displayed. Provide the address, inventory, access photos and dates, then confirm the authorized service, total price and availability. A quote request is not a collection appointment.
