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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Fresno

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Fresno, CaliforniaLocal timezone: America/Los_Angeles

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Fresno bulky pickup - Operation Clean Up provides one curbside collection per year. Set out by 6 a.m., within 7 days of your date, and keep piles under 10 cu yd. Accepted: furniture, mattresses, non-Freon appliances, bundled yard debris, fencing (4 ft), hot tubs cut to 4 ft by 4 ft. Not accepted: fridges/freezers, tires, hazardous or contractor debris. Schedule, rules, and Free Dump Events via 3-1-1 or FresGO.

Service type

curbside

Once per year by address/zone. Set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day; crews may work ahead or be delayed.

Limits

Maximum 10 cubic yards total (about two 8 ft by 4 ft by 4 ft piles).,Set out no earlier than 7 days prior and by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.,Place piles in the street along the curb in front of your home (no alley service); keep clear of hydrants, meters, and mailboxes.,Separate into two piles: yard clippings vs. other trash.,Cut tree or brush, lumber, and pipes to 4 ft; fence boards to 4 ft; hot tubs into 4 ft by 4 ft sections.,Tape glass and mirrors; disassemble large items.,Limit concrete, rock, brick, or dirt to a combined two wheelbarrow loads.,Service limited to the residence that pays City solid waste charges; no debris from other properties.

Fees: Operation Clean Up: no fee (included in service) once per year. Special Haul: fee-based per City Master Fee Schedule. Free Dump Events at CARTS: no fee for eligible customers during posted dates (one full-size pickup load limit).

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report via FresGO 311 or call 3-1-1/(559) 621-CITY with vehicle details, date/time, and location.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Mattresses and box springs, Furniture, Wood fencing (cut to 4 ft pieces and stacked neatly), Trees, shrubs, and yard debris (cut to 4 ft lengths), Lumber or metal/plastic pipe (cut to 4 ft), Hot tubs or spas (cut into 4 ft by 4 ft sections), Boxes and cardboard (also acceptable in the blue cart), Cabinets (disassembled), Glass or sliding doors (taped for safety)
Not accepted
Refrigerators, freezers, or other Freon appliances, Raw garbage or business/commercial waste, Contractor or major remodeling debris (roofing, major landscape projects, large construction loads), Tires, Railroad ties, treated wood, or utility poles, Hazardous waste, chemicals, pesticides, pool acid, propane tanks, or ammunition, Used motor oil or automotive fluids (use recycling programs), Fifty-gallon drums, Large tree removal debris or stumps from major pruning, Broken televisions or computer monitors, Batteries and paint, Dirt, rock, or concrete beyond limited allowance (two wheelbarrow loads)
Holiday shifts
OCU follows the published schedule; dates may shift and crews may work ahead or be delayed. Check the current OCU schedule PDFs and lookup tool for updates.

Official service info

Source: Operation Clean Up & Residential Services | City of Fresno

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Fresno, California. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Once per year by address/zone. Set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day; crews may work ahead or be delayed.. Accepted items: Mattresses and box springs, Furniture, Wood fencing (cut to 4 ft pieces and stacked neatly), Trees, shrubs, and yard debris (cut to 4 ft lengths), Lumber or metal/plastic pipe (cut to 4 ft), Hot tubs or spas (cut into 4 ft by 4 ft sections), Boxes and cardboard (also acceptable in the blue cart), Cabinets (disassembled), Glass or sliding doors (taped for safety). Not accepted: Refrigerators, freezers, or other Freon appliances, Raw garbage or business/commercial waste, Contractor or major remodeling debris (roofing, major landscape projects, large construction loads), Tires, Railroad ties, treated wood, or utility poles, Hazardous waste, chemicals, pesticides, pool acid, propane tanks, or ammunition, Used motor oil or automotive fluids (use recycling programs), Fifty-gallon drums, Large tree removal debris or stumps from major pruning, Broken televisions or computer monitors, Batteries and paint, Dirt, rock, or concrete beyond limited allowance (two wheelbarrow loads). Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/california/fresno

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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