Bulk Trash Pickup in Bakersfield, CA — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Bakersfield, California? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Bakersfield, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Bakersfield link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Bakersfield, CA
Type of service: Appointment-based curbside pickup
Residents must call the City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to schedule an appointment.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Bakersfield
Residents must call the City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to schedule an appointment.
Schedule pickup on the official Bakersfield site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Bakersfield
Up to two (2) items once every three months (quarterly) at no additional charge for eligible residents; businesses may use the service for a fee starting at $60.75 per appointment.
Where to place items for pickup in Bakersfield
Items must be placed at the front curb by 6:00 AM on the scheduled appointment day; pickup service is not available in alleys.
What items are accepted
Furniture, mattresses, box springs, major appliances (refrigerators, stoves, etc.), electronics (TVs, monitors, computers), oversized toys (e.g., swing sets), water heaters, BBQ grills, small window AC units, rugs/area rugs
What is NOT accepted
Propane, construction debris, cabinets, carpets, toilets, spas, pool tables, large AC units, items over 300 lbs
Regular trash & recycling in Bakersfield, CA
Trash: Trash is collected weekly by the City’s Solid Waste Division using 96-gallon tan, gray, or black garbage carts; carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM.
Recycling: Recycling is collected weekly using a 96-gallon blue cart for materials like cardboard, paper, plastics #1-7, glass, and metal, along with a 64-gallon green organics recycling cart.
View Bakersfield trash & recycling details →
Official Bakersfield bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Bakersfield, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Bakersfield pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 93301.