BULKY ITEM PICK-UP

Old CouchGot a bulky item you need to get rid of such as furniture (couch, chair, dresser, cabinet, bookshelf, mattress) or appliances ( toilet, washer, stove, sink)?

Carlsbad residents may dispose of two large bulky household item at no charge per quarter. To schedule an appointment, please call Waste Management at (760) 929-9400 during the specified dates listed below or schedule an appointment on-line. In addition, throughout the year residents may schedule other pick-up appointments, which cost $35 for the first item and $5 for each subsequent item.

Residents wishing to take part in bulky item collection events MUST have an appointment scheduled.

Bulky Item Dates 2008


Saturday, September 20th
Appointments accepted September 1st - 8th ONLY

Saturday, November 8th
Appointments accepted October 20th - 27th ONLY

Bulky Item Dates 2009


Saturday, January 24th
Appointments accepted January 5th - 14th ONLY

Saturday, March 21st
Appointments accepted March 2nd - 9th ONLY

Saturday, June 20th
Appointments accepted June 1st - 8th ONLY

Saturday, September 19th
Appointments accepted August 31st - September 7th ONLY

Saturday, November 7th
Appointments accepted October 19th - 26th ONLY

What is a Bulky Item

If you are not certain if you have a bulky item, refer to the items below.

Acceptable Bulky Items

  • A/C unit
  • BBQ (no propane)
  • Basketball hoop (6 feet or less)
  • Bed frame
  • Bookshelf
  • Boxspring
  • Bureau
  • Cabinet
  • Chair/recliner
  • Closet doors
  • Dresser
  • Door
  • Dryer
  • Desk
  • Dishwasher
  • File cabinet
  • Freezer
  • Garage door motor/track
  • Hutch
  • Ladder
  • Lawnmower (push type)
  • Mirrors (wrapped properly)
  • Mattress
  • Patio furniture
  • Pool (kids' wading size)
  • Refrigerator
  • Sink
  • Sofa
  • Spa cover (cut in half)
  • Stove
  • Table
  • Toilet
  • Washer
  • Water Heater
  • Weight bench
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Wood (6 feet or less, bundled)

Special Handling

  • Carpet-Cut down to 4 ft. in length and bundle (one roll)
  • Gym set-Disassemble and bundle for easy handling
  • Mirrors: Wrapped Properly
  • Swing set-Disassemble and bundle for easy handling

Unacceptable Bulky Items

  • Bathtubs
  • Batteries
  • Boats
  • Bricks
  • Camper shells
  • Car parts
  • Computers
  • Concrete
  • Construction material
  • Drywall
  • Engines
  • Fenders
  • Garage doors
  • Glass
  • Hazardous waste
  • Microwaves
  • Pianos
  • Plywood
  • Pool tables
  • Riding lawnmowers
  • Roofing
  • Satellite dishes
  • Shopping carts
  • Shower modules
  • Spas
  • Stereos
  • Televisions
  • Tires
  • Trailers
  • Transmissions
  • Tree stumps
  • Windows/sliding glass doors

If you have any questions, please call Waste Management at (760) 929-9400.

Problems with your service? Contact the City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Line (760) 602-4646.