Bulky-Waste & Garden-Waste Pickup — How and When, City by City

Before you drag furniture or a pile of branches to the curb, it pays to know when and how your city collects it — to avoid a fine and a street nuisance. This guide summarizes the arrangement in each of the 10 largest cities, and reminds you it is usually better to sell or donate first.

Garden Waste vs. Bulky Waste

Garden waste: branches, leaves, grass and pruning trimmings — tie in closed bags or cut to a reasonable carrying size. Bulky waste / scrap: large, dry household items — furniture, mattresses, refrigerators and appliances, cabinets. Neither category includes construction waste, which is handled separately (private removal / a licensed site).

Pickup Arrangement by City

Tel Aviv-Yafo — no fixed citywide days; arrange pickup in advance via the app / hotline 106+. Jerusalem — fixed days by neighborhood (official table); put out from 19:00 the evening before until 10:00 on pickup day. Hotline 106. Haifa — fixed days by 6 municipal zones; report to hotline 106 after putting waste out. Rishon LeZion — fixed days by street (online lookup tool); pickup is the day after put-out. Excess quantity — coordinate via 106. Petah Tikva — fixed pickup days by area; check the municipal page for current quantity limits and hotline 106 availability. Ashdod — fixed days by neighborhood; place at the curb, separate from household trash. Prohibited on promenades/main streets. Netanya — fixed days by area; garden waste and bulky items — 2-3 items only. Put-out times are by arrangement with the municipal call center / see the municipal page. 106 / app / WhatsApp. Beer Sheva — fixed days by neighborhood; put out between 06:00 and 00:00. Excess quantity — coordinate via 106. Holon — fixed days by street; place out from 9:00 until 23:59 on the designated day, pickup the next day. Construction waste is prohibited. Ramat Gan — organized pickup by cleaning zones with an online lookup tool for pickup days. Verify the exact pickup day on the municipal website / hotline 106.

Putting It Out Correctly (and Why Fines Exist)

Put waste out only on your zone's pickup day/hours, at the curb in an accessible spot, separate from household trash and not on promenades or main streets. Refrigerator — remove the doors or coordinate in advance. Excess quantity — coordinate with hotline 106 beforehand. Several municipalities explicitly note a fine for putting waste out against the guidelines or on the wrong day.

Better to Sell or Donate

A piece of furniture or an appliance that still works is worth more on someone else's curb. Before you throw it out — consider selling (free with us) or donating. See the links below.

Freshness

Pickup arrangements change from time to time. This information was collected in July 2026 from municipal websites. Before putting waste out, verify the current day on the municipal website or hotline 106.

FAQ

What is the difference between garden waste and bulky waste?

Garden waste is plant matter (branches, leaves, grass); bulky waste is large household items (furniture, mattresses, appliances). Construction waste is not included in either.

Can I put a refrigerator out on the street?

Yes, as bulky waste — but you usually need to remove the doors in advance (child safety) or coordinate with hotline 106, and only on the pickup day/in the pickup zone.

Is there a fine for putting waste out on the wrong day?

Several municipalities note enforcement and fines for putting waste out against the guidelines. Amounts vary by authority — check with your municipality.