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Bakersfield, CA trash pickup schedule

Bakersfield trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 422,165 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city and contracted haulers (by area or service) City of Bakersfield Public Works, Solid Waste Division runs residential cart collection (Tan, Green and Blue carts). The city's own route layer marks some routes JURISDICTION = CONTRACTOR (vs CITY), so parts of the city are served by contractors on city routes.57
How oftenYard waste weekly (green cart)5
Set outNot published by the city (official page)
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: cob.maps.arcgis.com. App: Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfield ArcGIS app)156
Holidays No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Bakersfield holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleClosed four days a year: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. If your service day falls on or after the holiday, service is delayed one day for the rest of that week (e.g. Tuesday holiday: Monday unaffected, Tuesday -> Wednesday, Wednesday -> Thursday, and so forth).5
Official noticecob.maps.arcgis.com510
Bakersfield trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday Jan. 1 service moved to Friday; Friday service moved to Saturday; Saturday service not impacted.11
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change City offices closed; trash and recycling not impacted.13
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change City offices closed; trash and recycling not impacted.14
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 No change City offices closed; trash and recycling not impacted.15
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 Changes; see details July 4, 2026 fell on a Saturday (city offices closed Fri July 3). Friday service not impacted; Saturday service moved to Sunday, July 5 (the June 25 notice calls it Saturday commercial service).17
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfiel…, Bakersfield Notes 11.20.2025 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 12.18.2025 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 01.15.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 02.12.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 05.21.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 06.25.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 07.02.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Bakersfield

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online8
How to requestContact the City's Solid Waste Division ((661) 326-3114) to schedule a pickup; each address has an Oil & Bulk service day shown in the city's lookup app.58
LimitsNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Not acceptedNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfiel…, City of Bakersfield ArcGIS items for the Solidwaste route … Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Bakersfield

PickupNot published by the city (official page)
TypeNot published by the city (official page)
GlassNot published by the city (official page)
PlasticsNot published by the city (official page)

Accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

Not accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

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Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes11
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenweekly (green cart)5
RulesNot published by the city (official page)
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2025-26 season (latest published): free Christmas tree drop-off Dec. 26, 2025 - Jan. 9, 2026 at Kern County Fairgrounds (Belle Terrace and P Street), 6 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, and Mt. Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility, 2601 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Or cut up the tree and place it in the green bin; trees must be free of decorations, lights and stands. 2026-27 dates not yet published.11
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Free Bulky Item Drop-off events run by the City's Solid Waste Division, typically on the second Saturday of each month (usually 8 a.m.-noon; location rotates). Most recent listed: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 8 a.m.-noon, 15050 Stockdale Hwy. Large items that don't fit in the trash bin.91418

Sources: Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfiel…, Bakersfield Notes 03.20.2025 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 12.18.2025 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 02.12.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n…, Bakersfield Notes 10.08.2026 (City of Bakersfield weekly n… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Mt. Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility

TypeCompost / yard waste site
Address2601 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA · Map11
Hours7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (as listed for the 2025-26 Christmas tree program)11
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Bakersfield Notes 12.18.2025 (City of Bakersfield weekly n… Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNot published by the city (official page)
PhoneCity of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division (661) 326-3114, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; email [email protected]; office 4101 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 933095
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitebakersfieldcity.us6

Sources: Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfiel…, ArcGIS item 'Cart Customer Service Lookup' (City of Bakers… Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Bakersfield trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (cob.maps.arcgis.com) or the Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfield ArcGIS app) app.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Bakersfield?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday Jan. 1 service moved to Friday; Friday service moved to Saturday; Saturday service not impacted.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Bakersfield?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Contact the City's Solid Waste Division ((661) 326-3114) to schedule a pickup; each address has an Oil & Bulk service day shown in the city's lookup app.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Bakersfield?

call City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division (661) 326-3114, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; email [email protected]; office 4101 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Sources

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    City of Bakersfield CartSchedule (retired GIS app, redirect notice)City · gis.bakersfieldcity.us · checked October 30, 2026
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    City of Bakersfield Garbage RecyclingCity · bakersfieldcity.us · checked October 30, 2026
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    City of Bakersfield Solid WasteCity · bakersfieldcity.us · checked October 30, 2026
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    Kern County Public Works wasteCounty · kernpublicworks.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Solid Waste Collection Services Lookup (City of Bakersfield ArcGIS Instant App)City · cob.maps.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City of Bakersfield Solidwaste MapServer (cart pick up information)City · gis.bakersfieldcity.us · checked October 30, 2026
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