Who Qualifies
The city's one-time bulky item pickup is for Fresno residents who pay for City of Fresno solid waste collection, with an account in good standing. You get one free pickup per account each year. Extra pickups within the same year are billed as a Special Haul.
How It Works
- Call 311 (or (559) 621-2489) or use FresGO to request the pickup.
- Solid Waste calls within seven business days to confirm your date.
- Put the item out no more than 36 hours before the scheduled date, and by 6 AM on pickup day.
- Place it 1 to 1.5 feet from the curb in front of your home, where your carts are serviced. Homes with alley service are excluded.
- Keep it clear of mailboxes, hydrants, water meters, and parked cars, or the crew may skip it.
What the City Takes and Refuses
Accepted: bookcases, box springs, carpet, chairs, couches, desks, dressers, entertainment centers, filing cabinets, headboards, mattresses, nightstands, recliners, stoves and ovens, shelving, tables, and drained water heaters.
Not accepted: refrigerators and freezers, electronic waste, tires, batteries, auto parts, dirt, household hazardous waste, medical waste, household garbage, and live ammunition, among others.
Only the item you requested is collected. Any other pile at the curb is treated as illegal dumping and can be cited.
Other City of Fresno Options
- Special Hauls: a paid pickup for bulky items or green waste, booked through Solid Waste Customer Service at (559) 621-6888. Fees are set in the city's Master Fee Schedule.
- Free Dump Events: held at CARTS, 3457 S. Cedar Ave. The Fall 2026 schedule lists September 12-13, October 17-18, and November 14-15, from 7 AM to 2:30 PM. City trash customers can bring one full-size pickup truck load (about 8' x 4' x 4') with a utility bill or Proof of Eligibility Form plus a state ID.
Clovis Community Clean-Up
Clovis runs its own program. Single-family homes with City of Clovis trash service get a free bulk curbside pickup twice a year: a Spring cycle (January through June) and a Fall cycle (July through December). Your pickup date comes on a flier mailed at the start of each cycle and is also on the city's online Community Clean-Up map. Debris can go out no more than two weeks early and must be at the curb by 6 AM on your day.
More Questions
- How often can I get a free bulky pickup in Fresno?
- Once per account per year for City of Fresno residential trash customers. Extra pickups in the same year are billed as a Special Haul.
- Does Fresno bulky item pickup take refrigerators?
- No. Refrigerators and freezers are on the city's not-accepted list for the one-time bulky item pickup.
- How do I schedule bulky item pickup in Fresno?
- Call 311 or (559) 621-2489, or use the FresGO app. The city calls back within seven business days to confirm a date.
When to Call JunkCo
Call JunkCo Fresno when you want it handled for you: we carry everything out, load it, and haul it off, usually the same day in Fresno and Clovis. You get a flat-rate quote before any lifting. Related services: bulk trash pickup, couch removal, furniture removal, appliance removal, junk hauling. Call (559) 481-8502.
Sources
- City of Fresno, One-Time Bulky Item Pickup, checked October 2026
- City of Fresno, Residential Services (Special Hauls and Free Dump Events), checked October 2026
- City of Clovis, Community Clean-Up, checked October 2026
City and county programs change. Confirm hours, dates, and rules with the agency before you go.