Getting rid of bulky items in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield residents in a single-family home, duplex, triplex or fourplex can have two bulky items picked up at the curb once every three months, by appointment, at no extra charge (it's covered by basic refuse fees). Call the Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to book.
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Curbside Bulky Pickup Program (by appointment): the basics
Who can use it
- City of Bakersfield homeowners and renters in a single-family home, duplex, triplex or fourplex (the program flyer says apartments with 4 units or less).
- Businesses can use the program for a fee starting at $60.75 per appointment.
How to book
- Call the City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to make an appointment.
Setting items out
- Up to two bulky items, once every three months.
- Place items at the curb in front of your home before 6 a.m. on your appointment day.
- Leave about 5 feet of clearance around the items so the driver can reach them.
- Shut any appliance doors securely with rope or duct tape.
Fees
- No extra charge for eligible residents: the program is covered by basic refuse fees.
- Not accepted: propane tanks, construction debris, doors, cabinets, carpets, toilets, concrete, swing sets, spas, pool tables, large AC units, and items over 300 pounds.
Drop-off options
What we could not confirm
- A Kern County Public Works page says metro Bakersfield residents can set out two items each month; the City's own pages say two items once every three months. We show the City's rule.
- We did not find a City of Bakersfield page listing a drop-off site for these items. The City points residents to Kern County Public Works for other services.
Bakersfield bulk pickup: quick answers
- Does Bakersfield pick up bulky items?
- Bakersfield residents in a single-family home, duplex, triplex or fourplex can have two bulky items picked up at the curb once every three months, by appointment, at no extra charge (it's covered by basic refuse fees). Call the Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to book.
- How do I schedule bulk pickup in Bakersfield?
- Call the City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to make an appointment.
- Does Bakersfield charge for bulk pickup?
- No extra charge for eligible residents: the program is covered by basic refuse fees. Not accepted: propane tanks, construction debris, doors, cabinets, carpets, toilets, concrete, swing sets, spas, pool tables, large AC units, and items over 300 pounds.
Sources
- City of Bakersfield: Special Services (Curbside Bulky Pickup Program)
- City of Bakersfield: Curbside Bulky Pickup Program flyer (PDF, linked from the City's Garbage / Recycling page)
- City of Bakersfield: Garbage / Recycling
- Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council): California
- Habitat for Humanity: Should I donate this to the ReStore?