Bakersfield Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Bakersfield
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners can be collected through the bulky item program by calling (661) 326-3114 to arrange safe handling and refrigerant evacuation.
Local disposal alternatives in Kern County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Mount Vernon Waste Transfer Station
2601 S Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
County and municipal transfer facility receiving residential and commercial refuse, bulky furniture, and green waste.
Bakersfield Special Waste Drop-Off Facility
4901 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Free household hazardous waste drop-off for Bakersfield residents for paints, motor oil, batteries, and electronic waste.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).