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Every free and paid way to get rid of a trampoline or playset in Sacramento, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Sacramento
2 + 2
free junk appointments (Feb to Oct) plus 2 appliance and e-waste appointments a year
4x4x9 ft
maximum junk pile, out by 6 a.m., no earlier than 24 hours before
1 free
dump coupon per household per year for the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station
Every route for a trampoline or playset in Sacramento, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Sacramento guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Sacramento, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Sacramento Household Junk and Appliance pickups: trampolines and playsets
FreeDisassembled, it goes as junk within the pile size.
Who qualifies: City of Sacramento residential solid waste customers. Tenants in buildings of 5 or more units with commercial haulers go through their property manager.
How to schedule: Two separate free programs, each 2 appointments per calendar year, booked through 311 (916-264-5011), the Sac311 app, or sac311.org. Household Junk Pickup runs February through October for furniture, mattresses, and yard waste. Appliance and E-Waste Pickup runs year-round for up to 2 appliances and 4 electronics per appointment. Extra pickups cost a minimum of about $39.
Limits: Junk piles no larger than 4 by 4 by 9 feet. Up to 4 tires without rims per junk appointment. Appliances and e-waste cannot go in the junk pile.
Set-out: At the curb no earlier than 24 hours before and by 6 a.m. on the appointment day; early set-outs can be fined. Appliances go at the end of the driveway, visible. Cancel at least 2 business days ahead or the appointment counts against you.
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 Sacramento: 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 Sacramento: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Sacramento is uniquely structured: the City of Sacramento handles trash, recycling, and organics for residents inside city limits, while Sacramento County handles unincorporated areas and sets up its own one-bulky-pickup-per-12-months service. The result is two different rule sets depending on your address. City residents get 1 free Household Junk Pickup per year (February through October only) plus the annual Free Dump Day event in May and an annual Free Dump Coupon mailed each June. California’s SB 1383 mandatory composting law applies citywide, food scraps must go in the green organics cart, not the gray trash cart. This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Sacramento rule for trampolines and playsets: Disassembled, it goes as junk within the pile size.
Program basics: Junk piles no larger than 4 by 4 by 9 feet. Up to 4 tires without rims per junk appointment. Appliances and e-waste cannot go in the junk pile. At the curb no earlier than 24 hours before and by 6 a.m. on the appointment day; early set-outs can be fined. Appliances go at the end of the driveway, visible. Cancel at least 2 business days ahead or the appointment counts against you.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste, liquids and paint, tires on rims, and construction debris. Junk appointments pause November through January for leaf season.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Sacramento Recycling and Solid Waste: Household Junk Pickup, City of Sacramento: Appliance and E-Waste Pickup, City of Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup guidelines (PDF). 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 households who already used their free annual options, need winter pickup (when Household Junk Pickup is unavailable), can’t wait for next year’s free service, live in apartment buildings without included service, or have items the city won’t take, LoadUp offers professional removal in Sacramento with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Sacramento with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Sacramento proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Sacramento 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 Sacramento: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Sacramento pick up trampolines and playsets for free?
Yes, disassembled, with a junk appointment.
How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Sacramento?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset pickup in Sacramento starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who already used their free annual options, need winter pickup (when Household Junk Pickup is unavailable), can’t wait for next year’s free service, live in apartment buildings without included service, or have items the city won’t take, LoadUp offers professional removal in Sacramento with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Sacramento page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Sacramento guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.