Is couch pickup free in Bakersfield?

There's no extra charge for eligible residents; it's covered by basic refuse fees.

How often can I use it?

Two bulky items once every three months.

How to get rid of a couch in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield picks up furniture like couches at the curb by appointment, at no extra charge for homes and buildings of up to four units. Call the Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 and put the couch in front of your home before 6 a.m. on your appointment day.

Last checked Oct 30, 2026 against the official City of Bakersfield Public Works, Solid Waste Division (with Kern Refuse Disposal, Inc.) website. See sources.

Cost: No extra charge
How: Call 661-326-3114
Limit: 2 items every 3 months

Option 1: City pickup (Curbside Bulky Pickup Program (by appointment))

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.

Couch rules

Furniture is an accepted bulky item. Each pickup counts toward your two items every three months.
Items over 300 pounds are not accepted.
Leave about 5 feet of clearance around it.

Setting it 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 and limits

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.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

We did not find an official public drop-off site for this item. Ask a private hauler, or check the city's page listed under Sources.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

Habitat for Humanity's national guidance: furniture should be gently used or like new. Each ReStore sets its own rules, so check with yours first (ReStore locator).

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

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.

Common questions

Is couch pickup free in Bakersfield?: There's no extra charge for eligible residents; it's covered by basic refuse fees.
How often can I use it?: Two bulky items once every three months.