Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
Your exact price. Upfront.
Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
2
Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
3
Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection The city bulky drop-off site accepts furniture from city residential refuse-service customers. Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
City collection Mattresses are accepted at the city site. Confirm wrapping or condition requirements before loading. Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
City collection Confirm a cooling unit and its preparation with the city site. The county Highway 59 Landfill specifically accepts refrigerant-containing appliances. At the county landfill, refrigerated appliances add $18 each to regular load charges. Confirm the city site’s current charge separately.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Merced’s city bulky drop-off serves residential refuse customers with item and proof requirements. The county Highway 59 Landfill is a separate site with its own charges and recycling programs.
The city site accepts metal and appliances. Ask staff about preparation for the specific unit.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
When & how
City site: Tuesday–Friday, noon–3 p.m.; first and third Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Closed city holidays; operating needs can change hours.
Get it ready
Bring a driver’s license or state ID plus a monthly bill or statement. Check in with staff and follow their unloading directions. Confirm disconnection and safe loading requirements.
The city drop-off site accepts e-waste. County residents can also use the household electronics program at Highway 59 Landfill.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
When & how
City site: Tuesday–Friday, noon–3 p.m.; first and third Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Closed city holidays; operating needs can change hours.
Get it ready
Bring a driver’s license or state ID plus a monthly bill or statement. Check in with staff and follow their unloading directions. Keep electronic waste separate from ordinary household trash.
Use the city site for accepted items too large for regular carts. It does not accept general household trash, green waste, liquids or household hazardous waste.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
When & how
City site: Tuesday–Friday, noon–3 p.m.; first and third Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Closed city holidays; operating needs can change hours.
Get it ready
Bring a driver’s license or state ID plus a monthly bill or statement. Check in with staff and follow their unloading directions.
The city site accepts up to five passenger or pickup tires. Confirm rim conditions before transport.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
When & how
City site: Tuesday–Friday, noon–3 p.m.; first and third Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Closed city holidays; operating needs can change hours.
Get it ready
Bring a driver’s license or state ID plus a monthly bill or statement. Check in with staff and follow their unloading directions. Use another approved arrangement for tires beyond the city limit.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Larger furniture loads and household projects needing a container.
Cost & conditions
$400.45 per container emptying, before rental and disposal. The city also lists $9.18 daily rental plus landfill disposal charges. Confirm the complete quote before ordering.
Arrange it
Call the Refuse Division at 209-385-6800 for a 10-, 20- or 30-cubic-yard container.
Accounts in good standing may be billed; tenants or people without the refuse account can pay a deposit in advance.
Furniture, mattresses, metal/appliances, e-waste and up to five passenger/pickup tires.
City of Merced residential refuse-service customers only; no commercial or business accounts. Bring photo ID plus a monthly bill or statement, check in and follow staff directions. No general household trash, green waste, liquids or household hazardous waste.
City site: Tuesday–Friday, noon–3 p.m.; first and third Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Closed city holidays; operating needs can change hours.
Confirm current city drop-off charges and residential refuse-account eligibility before your trip.
General household waste, household electronics and tires under separate disposal categories.
Cover loads and separate materials. Household electronics service is for Merced County residents. Tire size, rim status and quantity affect acceptance and charges.
Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and listed holidays.
From $19 for minimum general-waste load. General waste is $43.05 per ton with a $19 minimum. Special items add charges; mixed and extra-handling loads have different rates.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Can I take a sofa to the city drop-off site?+
Yes, if you qualify as a city residential refuse-service customer. Bring both forms of proof and check in with staff.Official guidance
What proof do I need when dropping off a mattress?+
Bring photo identification and a monthly bill or statement. Staff verify eligibility before directing you to the mattress station.Official guidance
Where can I take household electronics?+
Use the city drop-off site if you meet its refuse-service eligibility, or the county landfill’s household electronics program during normal hours.Official guidance
Can I bring bags of ordinary household trash to the bulky site?+
No. Use regular cart collection or a suitable landfill or container arrangement for general household waste.Official guidance
Can a business use the city bulky drop-off?+
No. Its current instructions limit service to city residential refuse customers. Ask the Refuse Division about a suitable paid arrangement.Official guidance
