Bulky item pickup in San Marcos
EDCO picks up appliances and furniture in San Marcos for a fee (amount not published); residents also get two coupons a year for free disposal of one bulky load each at the Escondido Transfer Station.
Only part of San Marcos's program could be confirmed on an official page, and only that part is listed here. For anything else, confirm with EDCO Waste & Recycling.
Sources (checked September 2026): sanmarcosca.gov · sanmarcosca.prod.govaccess.org · san-marcos.edcodisposal.com
San Marcos's program at a glance
- Trash hauler
- EDCO Waste & Recycling
- Cost
- EDCO picks up appliances and furniture for a fee ('There is a fee for this service').
- How to schedule
- Submit EDCO's online bulky-item request; items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the appointed day.
Sources (checked September 2026): sanmarcosca.prod.govaccess.org · sanmarcosca.gov · san-marcos.edcodisposal.com
What it takes and what it doesn't
Not taken in the San Marcos bulky pickup:
- Tires
- Dirt
- Concrete
- Asphalt
- Hazardous chemicals (paints, thinners, solvents, pesticides, liquid wastes)
Sources (checked September 2026): sanmarcosca.gov · sanmarcosca.prod.govaccess.org · san-marcos.edcodisposal.com
Self-haul passes and coupons
Two coupons per year for free disposal of one bulky load at the Escondido Transfer Station.
The self-haul site San Marcos's rules name:
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): sanmarcosca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sandiegocounty.gov · poway.org · calrecycle.ca.gov
Hazardous waste and e-waste: where San Marcos sends residents
Household hazardous waste. City says it has contracted with two facilities. EDCO's San Marcos page lists the North County Regional HHW Collection Facility, 1145 E. Taylor St., Vista, Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (except holiday weekends), hotline (800) 714-1195; residents 65+ or with a handicap placard can get free door-to-door collection via (800) 714-1195.
E-waste. TVs, computers, cell phones, printers and other electronics dropped off free at EDCO's Buyback Center, 224 S. Las Posas Rd.
Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- 1145 E. Taylor Street, Vista 92084
- Hours:
- Saturdays only, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. No appointment necessary. Closed holiday weekends (2026: April 4, May 23, July 4, September 5, November 28, December 26; January 2).
- Fees: Free for listed cities' residents.
EDCO Certified Recycling Center / Buyback Center – San Marcos
Recycling and buyback center · Open
- Address:
- Sources differ — confirm with EDCO. EDCO lists 1373 Grand Ave; the City of San Marcos and Bye Bye Mattress list 224 S Las Posas Rd.
- Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: CLOSED. Open Sunday only: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Fees: E-waste and mattress drop-off free; e-waste, batteries and sharps free per City of San Marcos. Buyback pays cash or check.
Sources (checked November 2026): sanmarcosca.prod.govaccess.org · san-marcos.edcodisposal.com · sanmarcosca.gov · vista.gov · carlsbadca.gov · delmar.ca.us · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · byebyemattress.com
When the city pickup doesn't fit
If the San Marcosprogram 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 San Marcos.
Sources
Sources (checked September 2026): sanmarcosca.prod.govaccess.org · sanmarcosca.gov · san-marcos.edcodisposal.com · san-marcos.edcodisposal.com
Reviews
A selection of our Google reviews — read all 1,465 on Google
Diego & Joey picked up a few furniture pieces for us. They were very courteous and careful. Highly recommend them
Chris and Junior did an awesome job removing some old furniture and a bed with mattress. We are very satisfied!
Excellent service! I had a couch removed and the two gentleman were very kind and efficient.
FAQ
FAQ — bulky items in San Marcos
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