Bulk Items

The City of Gainesville provides automatic bulk collection service to curbside residents along with their garbage pick-up.  Most items will be picked up with the garbage, however, bulk items that are too large will be picked up within a 24 hour period.  Residents still must call Customer Service, (352) 334-2330, by Tuesday at noon to schedule a "White Goods" pick-up.  For City Residents, White goods (washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, etc.) are always scheduled for Wednesday pickup. The City and County have the same pick-up days which are Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs, leaving Friday for days that are extended because of holidays.  This removes the trucks from our city streets on Saturday.  Check the new schedule map for your scheduled pick-up day. A new pilot program for e-scrap (electronic waste) collection has been inplemented at curbside inside the city limits of Gainesville.  On a trial basis the City of Gainesville will be testing the concept of collecting e-scrap at curbside.  The procedure is the same as white goods which is to call 334-2330 and schedule for a Wednesday pickup.  Scheduling on line will be implemented in the near future.  Keep in mind that you can still recycle your old computer equipment by sending it back to the computer company when you purchase a new system.  For a list of vendors that will take old computers check the A-Z Recycling Source. City of Gainesville curbside residents can also request "White Goods" pick-up service online by clicking on the link below: White Goods Pick-up Service Order

Example of Items that will be collected: 

Automatic Pick-up for BULK

Must Schedule White Goods

Must Schedule E-Scrap

City of Gainesville Ordinace Chapter 27, Article III, Section 73 (11) requires that if a service contractor performs the interior remodeling, the contractor must haul off all interior debris.

All bulk, e-scrap (electronics) and white goods (large appliances) must be kept separate from any other trash or debris by at least 4 feet.

                                                                                                                   
Rules:
• Large items such as swing sets must be disassembled and all concrete must be removed from any poles or posts.
• Do-it-yourself interior remodeling debris can be no more than 2 cubic yards in volume. This is the equivalent of a level pick-up truckload.
• Each piece of interior construction debris must be less than 5 feet in length and less than 40 pounds.  Carpet should be rolled.
• Smaller interior construction debris such as broken tile and wood scraps must be in a container and weigh less than 40 lbs.
• Large glass items such as table tops, shower doors and mirrors OR heavy furniture such as console TVs may require collection at a later time.

Items Which WILL NOT Be Collected As Bulk Include:
• Miscellaneous trash that could fit in the garbage cart or an official yellow bag.  No bags or boxes full of smaller items.
• Exterior structures such as fencing, outbuildings, decks, doghouses, exterior remodeling debris.*
• Commercially generated waste
• Concrete, brick, exterior drywall, shingles, paint, pallets
• Propane tanks, water tanks from wells, or any type of drums
• Gas engine equipment, car parts or tires
• Pianos, organs, pool tables

* A minimal amount of exterior debris may be collected. (i.e.: a single section of gutter or down-spout, or a few fence or deck boards)

If you have any questions about an item for pick-up, call Customer Service at (352) 334-2330.

Check out the A-Z Recycling Source to find alternative ways to recycle unwanted items.