Bakersfield · Kern County
What Can You Haul Away in Bakersfield?
Updated June 2026Almost everything non-hazardous, from one mattress to a whole garage. Here are the item-by-item rules, including the few things we can't take and where those should go.
Do you pick up old mattresses, and is there a recycling fee?
Yes — mattresses and box springs from any floor, typically $95–$149 including disposal. We route them through mattress recycling when condition allows; any fee is built into the flat quote.
Can you haul old refrigerators, freezers, and AC units?
Yes. Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units contain refrigerant that must be recovered properly — we handle that, then recycle the metal, which keeps your price down. Just empty the food first.
Do you accept old tires and vehicle parts?
Small quantities of tires, yes, with a per-tire disposal fee; large stockpiles get routed to a tire recycler. Vehicle parts are case-by-case — text a photo and we'll tell you straight.
How do I legally get rid of old paint, chemicals, and hazardous waste?
We can't haul hazardous materials — wet paint, chemicals, fuels, asbestos. Kern County's Special Waste Facility takes them free for residents. Fully dried latex paint becomes regular trash we can take.
Can you haul yard waste, tree branches, and landscaping debris?
Yes — branches, brush, palm fronds, sod, and old fencing. Green waste is light; dirt and sod are heavy, so tell us what's in the pile and we'll quote tonnage honestly.
Do you pick up e-waste like old CRT TVs and computers?
Yes — TVs (including old CRTs), monitors, computers, and printers. California requires e-waste be recycled, and we route it properly. It rides cheap alongside any other load.
Can you haul heavy construction materials like concrete, brick, and dirt?
Yes, quoted by weight since these are the heaviest materials there are. For large concrete or dirt tear-outs we'll often recommend a dedicated heavy-load plan to keep your cost down.
Do you do commercial junk removal for offices and retail?
Yes — offices, retail, warehouses, and property managers, with after-hours scheduling, e-waste recycling, and W-9 plus certificate of insurance provided. Standing accounts are available.
What size are your hauling trucks?
Our trucks hold a large multi-item load — roughly a full two-car garage's worth — far more than a standard dump trailer, and we can make multiple trips on big jobs. For multi-day projects a flat $475 dumpster may be cheaper.
What won't you take at all?
Only hazardous materials: wet paint, chemicals, solvents, fuels, asbestos, and medical waste. Everything else — furniture, appliances, e-waste, yard debris, construction debris — goes on the truck. Full list on our "what we don't take" guide.
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Tim T. · March 2023
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