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Appliance Disposal in Bakersfield, CA: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Bakersfield, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Bakersfield population: 422,165 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Residents of single-family homes and buildings of up to four units can have 2 acceptable bulky items picked up at the curb every 3 months, by appointment, at no additional charge. Call (661) 326-3114. (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste: Collection calendar, published 7/1/2026 (PDF))
- Major appliances, including refrigerators and stoves, and water heaters are acceptable. Items over 300 lbs. are not. (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste: Collection calendar, published 7/1/2026 (PDF))
- Before putting bulky items out, securely shut any appliance doors with rope or duct tape, and leave 5 feet of clearance around the items. (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste: Curbside Bulky Pickup Program flyer, 2020 (PDF))
- Items must be ready at the front curb by 6:00 a.m. on the appointment day. The service is not available in alleys. (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste: Collection calendar, published 7/1/2026 (PDF))
Official sources differ: Whether Bakersfield curbside bulky pickup takes large AC units
- The collection calendar published July 1, 2026 lists Large AC Units as acceptable items. (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste: Collection calendar, published 7/1/2026 (PDF), checked November 1, 2026)
- The Curbside Bulky Pickup Program flyer (PDF created November 2020; no date is printed on the flyer) lists Large AC Units as unacceptable items. (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste: Curbside Bulky Pickup Program flyer, 2020 (PDF), checked November 1, 2026)
Who to call: We lead with the newer calendar. Call City of Bakersfield Solid Waste at (661) 326-3114 before you set out a large AC unit.
Federal refrigerant rule
- The final disposer of an appliance is responsible for making sure any refrigerant in it is recovered. If someone else recovered it first, EPA requires a signed statement with that person's name and address and the date of recovery. EPA says no sticker is required for disposal. (U.S. EPA: Appliance Disposal (Section 608))
Before you haul it
- Empty fridges and freezers completely.
- Check whether the program wants fridge or freezer doors removed, taped shut or left on. Rules differ by city; some reject taped doors.
- Unplug the appliance. On a gas range or dryer, have the gas line shut off and capped by a qualified person before moving it.
- Call ahead: fees and rules change, and the official pages are the final word.
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California repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No California repair shop is listed on this site yet. Shops will only be shown as partners after they agree in writing. Until then, ask any shop you call whether it works on your appliance and brand, and check reviews from more than one source.
FAQ
Does Bakersfield pick up refrigerators?
Yes. Major appliances, including refrigerators, are on the acceptable list for the curbside bulky program: 2 items every 3 months at no additional charge. Tape the doors shut. Call (661) 326-3114. Source: City of Bakersfield.
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