Furniture Disposal & Donation in Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove residents can put furniture out for one of three free bulky pickups a year (book with Republic Services at 916-635-2500). The SWCC drop-off does not take furniture.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
California rules
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More California rules (4)
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Elk Grove: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Elk Grove
- All Elk Grove residents, eligible Sacramento County residents and certain small businesses can bring hazardous waste to the SWCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Elk Grove: Special Waste Collection Center – Large Recyclables Dropoff (opens in new tab) · City of Elk Grove
- The large recyclables drop-off is for Elk Grove residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The large recyclables drop-off does not take furniture or mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Elk Grove: Bulky Waste Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Elk Grove
- Bulky waste pickups are available to Elk Grove residents three times a year free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The maximum pile is 7 × 6 × 4 ft, about five cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include toys, appliances, furniture, junk, TVs and computer monitors (tell Republic about TVs and monitors when booking). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pickups are by appointment on your regular trash day; call (916) 635-2500 and set out no more than 24 hours before. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Every Elk Grove resident may self-haul one load a year to the Elder Creek Transfer Station at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
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