Bulky item pickup in Poway
Poway has no free curbside bulky pickup; EDCO offers curbside pickup for an additional fee, and EDCO residential customers are mailed two self-haul coupons a year for one free load (max 2 tons) each.
Only part of Poway's program could be confirmed on an official page, and only that part is listed here. For anything else, confirm with EDCO.
Sources (checked September 2026): poway.org · poway.edcodisposal.com
Poway's program at a glance
- Trash hauler
- EDCO
- Cost
- EDCO curbside bulky pickup 'offered for an additional fee' (amount not published). Semi-annual self-haul coupon: free up to 2 tons; regular disposal fees over 2 tons.
- How to schedule
- Curbside: submit EDCO's online bulky-item request; items out by 6 a.m. on the appointed day. Coupons are mailed to EDCO residential customers.
Sources (checked September 2026): poway.org · poway.edcodisposal.com
What it takes and what it doesn't
Not taken in the Poway bulky pickup:
- Tires
- Dirt
- Concrete
- Asphalt
- Hazardous chemicals (paints, thinners, solvents, pesticides, liquid wastes)
Sources (checked September 2026): poway.org · poway.edcodisposal.com
Self-haul passes and coupons
EDCO residential customers are mailed a self-haul coupon twice a year for free disposal of one load (max 2 tons) at the Ramona Transfer Station (324 Maple St) or Escondido Resource Recovery Transfer Station (1044 W Washington Ave), Sat & Sun 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Coupon 1 valid May 1–Aug 31; coupon 2 Sept 1–Nov 30; no hazardous waste or e-waste; photo ID with current address required; manual trailers must use Escondido.
Self-haul sites Poway's rules name:
Ramona Transfer Station (Ramona Disposal Service)
Transfer station · Open
- Address:
- 324 Maple Street, Ramona 92065
- Hours:
- Sources differ — confirm with EDCO / Ramona Disposal Service. City of Poway's self-haul coupon page says Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; EDCO's facility page says Mon–Sat 7–4:30, closed Sundays.
- Who can use it:
- Public disposal site. Battery and sharps drop-off for RDS customers only. Free mattress program aimed at unincorporated-County residential customers of Ramona Disposal Service (max 10). Poway coupon holders may use it (Sat/Sun 7–4:30 per Poway).
- Mulch and wood chips free. Mattress/box spring drop-off free. Disposal fees not published. Fees: not published with a date — confirm with EDCO / Ramona Disposal Service.
- Phone:
- (760) 789-0516
Escondido Resource Recovery & Transfer Station
Transfer station · Open
- Address:
- 1044 W. Washington Ave., Escondido 92025
- Hours:
- Open To The Public 7:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. Every Day. Open All Holidays (Except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day: Closed)
- Who can use it:
- Open to the public. Poway and San Marcos EDCO residential customers receive twice-yearly coupons for one free bulky load (Poway: max 2 tons, photo ID with current address).
- Fees: confirm with EDCO.
- Phone:
- 760-745-3332 (automated public dump hotline); 760-745-3203
Sources (checked November 2026): poway.org · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sandiegocounty.gov · byebyemattress.com · calrecycle.ca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sanmarcosca.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
Hazardous waste and e-waste: where Poway sends residents
Household hazardous waste. Poway HHW Collection Facility, 12325 Crosthwaite Circle: free disposal of HHW and e-waste for residents, every Saturday 9–3 (closed listed holiday Saturdays), no appointment, proof of residency required; transport limit 15 gal / 125 lb in containers ≤5 gal.
E-waste. Poway HHW Collection Facility accepts electronics (TV, monitor, CPU, etc.) free for residents, Saturdays 9–3.
City of Poway Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- 12325 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway 92064
- Hours:
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is required. Closed April 4, May 23, July 4, September 5, November 28, December 26, and January 2.
- Fees: confirm with City of Poway.
Sources (checked November 2026): poway.org · delmar.ca.us · escondido.gov
When the city pickup doesn't fit
If the Powayprogram won't take an item, the timing doesn't work, or you'd rather not carry it to the curb, JunkMD+ does the lifting and hauling, with a flat quote before we start: junk removal in Poway.
Sources
Sources (checked September 2026): poway.org · poway.edcodisposal.com · poway.org
Reviews
A selection of our Google reviews — read all 1,465 on Google
Great experience BOTH times. First to donate large couches to Goodwill and second to throw away garbage for me. Very helpful and reasonable pricing.
David & his helper were terrific! On time, courteous, & efficient!
They removed my furniture quickly & carefully! I was so pleased!
Everything went better than expected. All furniture and household items taken away in less than an hour.
FAQ
FAQ — bulky items in Poway
Rather not haul it yourself?
Two-hour arrival windows, Monday through Saturday. We do the lifting.
(858) 869-9448 · Mon–Sat · 2-hour arrival windows