Bakersfield Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place automated carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Position carts at least 4 feet away from vehicles and obstacles.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place automated carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Position carts at least 4 feet away from vehicles and obstacles. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Curbside collection of up to two large bulky items every three months at no extra charge for single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes. Advance appointment required. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Mandatory organic waste recycling per California SB 1383. Place food scraps, food-soiled paper, leaves, grass clippings, and tree trimmings loose in the green organics cart. Tree branches must not protrude above the cart rim. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official tan, gray, or black automated cart for household garbage
- Keep lids fully closed to prevent litter and animal intrusion
- Position carts facing the street or alley with handles toward the residence
- Maintain 4 feet of clearance on all sides of the cart for automated truck arms
Bakersfield recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paperboard (flattened and placed loose in blue cart)
- Paper: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail, office paper
- Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and containers (#1 through #7)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film packaging
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts
- Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints
- Batteries and electronic waste
- Food scraps and yard trimmings (place in green organics cart)
Bakersfield bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside collection of up to two large bulky items every three months at no extra charge for single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes. Advance appointment required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (661) 326-3114 |
Bakersfield holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Bakersfield, CA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw
Phone: (661) 326-3114
4101 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93309
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Bakersfield, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place automated carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Position carts at least 4 feet away from vehicles and obstacles.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Bakersfield?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Bakersfield?
Curbside collection of up to two large bulky items every three months at no extra charge for single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes. Advance appointment required. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (661) 326-3114 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Bakersfield?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paperboard (flattened and placed loose in blue cart), Paper: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail, office paper, Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and containers (#1 through #7), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film packaging, Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts, Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints, Batteries and electronic waste, Food scraps and yard trimmings (place in green organics cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).