Does Bakersfield pick up refrigerators?

Yes, as a major appliance in the Curbside Bulky Pickup Program, by appointment.

Do I remove the doors?

No. The City asks you to shut appliance doors securely with rope or duct tape.

How to get rid of a refrigerator in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield's Curbside Bulky Pickup Program accepts major appliances such as refrigerators. Call 661-326-3114 for an appointment, shut the doors securely with rope or duct tape, and put it at the curb before 6 a.m.

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
Prep: Tape or tie the doors shut
How: Call 661-326-3114

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.

Refrigerator rules

Major appliances (the City's Spanish flyer names refrigerators) are accepted bulky items.
Securely shut appliance doors with rope or duct tape before setting it out.
Items over 300 pounds and large AC units are not accepted.

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: appliances should be less than 10 years old, in good working order, with all parts. Check with your local ReStore first.
When you buy a new refrigerator, ask the retailer whether haul-away of the old unit is offered.

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

What we could not confirm

The City's pages do not say whether refrigerant must be recovered before pickup.
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

Does Bakersfield pick up refrigerators?: Yes, as a major appliance in the Curbside Bulky Pickup Program, by appointment.
Do I remove the doors?: No. The City asks you to shut appliance doors securely with rope or duct tape.