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Every free and paid way to get rid of a trampoline or playset in Riverside, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Riverside
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items per free bulky appointment through 951-826-5311, out by 5:30 a.m.
3rd Saturday
free bulky and yard waste drop-off at Agua Mansa Transfer Station with your utility bill
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car tires accepted at Clean Up Riverside drop-off events, rims off
Every route for a trampoline or playset in Riverside, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Riverside guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Riverside, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Riverside bulky item appointments and Clean Up Riverside: trampolines and playsets
FreeDisassembled, it counts as bulky items.
Who qualifies: City of Riverside residential trash customers (city-collected areas; Burrtec-served areas schedule through Burrtec at 951-786-9660).
How to schedule: Call the City at 951-826-5311 to book a free bulky appointment; up to 5 items per appointment (3 trash bags under 20 pounds count as one item). On the 3rd Saturday of every month, residents with a utility bill dump bulky items and yard waste free at the Agua Mansa Transfer Station, and the city holds Clean Up Riverside drop-off events through the year.
Limits: 5 items per appointment. Agua Mansa and Clean Up events: proof of residency, covered loads, no commercial waste.
Set-out: Curbside (not in the street) by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day, placed no more than 24 hours ahead.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Riverside: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering trampolines and playsets, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Riverside: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Riverside, CA is part of the Inland Empire, one of the fastest-growing and most logistics-intensive regions in the United States, and also one with persistent illegal dumping pressure along industrial corridors and in lower-income neighborhoods. The City of Riverside provides free appointment-based bulky pickup twice per year, plus a free monthly drop-off day at Agua Mansa Transfer Station for residents who need more capacity. California’s SB 1383 law (effective January 2022) adds mandatory organics and recycling sorting requirements for all Riverside residents. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Riverside residents, with the specific rules, phone numbers, and programs that actually apply here.
The Riverside rule for trampolines and playsets: Disassembled, it counts as bulky items.
Program basics: 5 items per appointment. Agua Mansa and Clean Up events: proof of residency, covered loads, no commercial waste. Curbside (not in the street) by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day, placed no more than 24 hours ahead.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (Riverside County HHW facility) and appliances containing Freon, which go through Riverside Public Utilities' refrigerator recycling or a Clean Up Riverside event. Electronics go to Clean Up Riverside e-waste days or SmartRiverside.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Riverside Public Works: Bulky Items (curbside appointments), City of Riverside: Clean Up Riverside 2026 events, City of Riverside: Trash pick-up schedule (Agua Mansa free drop-off). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why trampolines and playsets are different from ordinary bulk. Trampoline springs are under tension and are the injury risk. Use the spring puller that came with the trampoline or a pair of locking pliers, work in a cross pattern so tension releases evenly, and remove the net and pads first. The frame tubes then pull apart by hand or with a rubber mallet.
Three mistakes that get trampolines and playsets left at the curb:
Paid options are for large playsets with concrete footings, in-ground trampolines, and cities with tight bulk limits.
Self-haul to a transfer station
$20 to $60Bundled lumber and a rolled mat load into a pickup or trailer. Transfer stations charge by weight; pressure-treated wood goes as C&D.
Take the steel to a scrap yard first where it is free.
LoadUp paid trampoline or playset pickup
$80+For Riverside households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have already used their 2 free annual appointments, need items removed before the next monthly drop-off day, or are clearing more than one room’s worth of items, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Riverside area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your trampoline or playset. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book trampoline or playset pickup in Riverside with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Riverside proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Riverside junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national trampoline and playset disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Riverside: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Riverside pick up trampolines and playsets for free?
Yes, disassembled, with a bulky appointment.
How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Riverside?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset pickup in Riverside starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Riverside households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have already used their 2 free annual appointments, need items removed before the next monthly drop-off day, or are clearing more than one room’s worth of items, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Riverside area for upfront-priced pickup.
Can a trampoline go out with bulk trash?
Disassembled, yes in most cities: frame tubes bundled, springs bagged, mat and pads rolled or bagged. The steel can also go to a scrap yard free. Check your city’s bundle limits in the directory below.
How do I take down a trampoline?
Remove the net and poles, then the pad. Use the spring puller or locking pliers to unhook springs in a cross pattern (one, then the opposite side, then a quarter turn around). Lift off the mat. Pull the frame tubes apart at the joints with a rubber mallet, and unbolt the legs. Two people, one to two hours.
Can I put playset lumber out for pickup?
Most bulk programs accept dismantled lumber in tied bundles under a length limit (commonly 4 to 6 feet) and a weight limit, with all nails removed or flattened. Pressure-treated wood is accepted as bulk but excluded from yard waste everywhere.
How do I know if the wood is pressure-treated?
Look for a greenish or brownish tint, small incision marks in a grid pattern, or an end tag or stamp. Most residential playsets sold since the 1990s are pressure-treated pine unless marketed as cedar or redwood.
Is this Riverside page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Riverside guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.