Bulky item pickup in Unincorporated San Diego County
Franchised haulers give single-family customers in the unincorporated area two free bulky-item pickups a year, up to three items each; bulky items include furniture, mattresses, carpet, appliances, e-waste, bundled green waste, clothing and tires.
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiegocounty.gov
Unincorporated San Diego County's program at a glance
- Trash hauler
- Multiple non-exclusive franchised haulers, varying by community, Universal Waste System, Ware Disposal Corporation)
- Free pickups a year
- 2
- Items per pickup
- Up to 3
- Cost
- Free (single-family customers).
- How to schedule
- Through the resident's franchised hauler (varies by community).
Sources (checked September 2026): sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov
What it takes and what it doesn't
Not taken in the unincorporated San Diego County bulky pickup:
- Car bodies
- Construction and demolition debris
- Items that cannot be handled by two persons
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiegocounty.gov
Self-haul passes and coupons
No self-haul pass or coupon program appears in unincorporated San Diego County's sources — confirm with your trash hauler.
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov
Hazardous waste and e-waste: where unincorporated San Diego County sends residents
Household hazardous waste. Unincorporated residents have four permanent HHW facilities (proof of residency required): Ramona (324 Maple St; appointment; 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9–1), Chula Vista (1800 Maxwell Rd; no appointment; Wed & Sat 9–1), Escondido (1044 W Washington Ave; appointment; select Saturdays 12:30–2:45), El Cajon (925 O'Connor St; listed as not currently open to unincorporated residents at time of access). Transport limit 15 gal / 125 lb per trip. Incorporated-city residents must use their own city's program.
E-waste. E-waste (stereos, televisions, computers and similar items) is included in the County's definition of bulky items collected in the two free franchised-hauler pickups per year.
Ramona HHW Facility (County of San Diego)
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- 324 Maple Street, Ramona 92065
- Hours:
- Appointments are available 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
- Fees: confirm with County of San Diego.
South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista 91911
- Hours:
- Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. No appointment is necessary.
- Fees: Free.
Escondido HHW Facility (Escondido Disposal)
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- 1044 West Washington Avenue, Escondido 92025
- Hours:
- Sources differ — confirm with Escondido Disposal. City of Escondido HHW page says 9:00–12:30 for City residents; its e-waste page says 9–3; County page gives 12:30–2:45 for County residents.
- Fees: Free for City of Escondido residents.
El Cajon Permanent HHW Collection Facility (O'Connor St)
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- Sources differ — confirm with WM (Waste Management); El Cajon resident bookings via EDCO. County of San Diego lists 925 O'Connor St; EDCO (El Cajon) lists 950 O'Connor St. Render both with 'sources differ'.
- Hours:
- Second and fourth Saturdays of the month, by appointment only (per City of Santee). Hours not published.
- Fees: No disposal charge (Santee); free for El Cajon residents (EDCO).
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · chulavistaca.gov · chulavistaca.gov · imperialbeachca.gov · escondido.gov · escondido.gov · delmar.ca.us · cityofsanteeca.gov · city-of-el-cajon.edcodisposal.com
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Sources
Sources (checked September 2026): sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov
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