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A public resource guide
Free toilet and tub removal in Bakersfield, CA
Remodel loads need a bin.
Checked against City of Bakersfield
Home › By item › Bathroom fixtures › Bakersfield
A public resource guide
Remodel loads need a bin.
Checked against City of Bakersfield
2
bulky items per free appointment through 661-326-3114
6 a.m.
out on your appointment day
Free
city bulky drop-off events at the Sports Village, 9001 Ashe Rd, several times a year
Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Bakersfield, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Bakersfield guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Bakersfield, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Bakersfield curbside bulky item pickup: toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
Free, with a step firstA single toilet or sink is a bulky item; remodel loads are construction material. Confirm when scheduling.
Who qualifies: City of Bakersfield residential solid waste customers. Unincorporated Metro Bakersfield uses Kern County haulers (Varner, Burrtec) with their own 2-item-a-month program.
How to schedule: Call the Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114 to schedule. Up to 2 bulky items per appointment at no charge, generally once every 3 months; confirm the current frequency when you call. The city also holds free bulky item drop-off events a few times a year at the Bakersfield Sports Village.
Limits: 2 items per appointment. Drop-off events exclude items over 300 pounds and items containing refrigerant.
Set-out: At the curb by 6 a.m. on your appointment day, not blocking sidewalks or traffic. Nothing out without an appointment.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Bakersfield: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering toilets, bathtubs, and sinks, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Bakersfield: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Bakersfield offers up to 2 free large item pickups per month by appointment, scheduled by calling (661) 326-3114, plus twice-yearly Large Item Collection Events at community drop-off locations. The city operates the standard California three-cart system mandated by SB 1383: a tan/gray cart for trash, blue cart for single-stream recycling, and green cart for yard waste plus food scraps. The Solid Waste Division serves about 100,000 residential accounts within city limits. Unincorporated Metro-Bakersfield areas (Oildale, Rosedale, parts of north Bakersfield) are served by Varner Bros. Inc. at (661) 322-6863. Kern County Special Waste Facility handles HHW and electronics for the entire region.
The Bakersfield rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: A single toilet or sink is a bulky item; remodel loads are construction material. Confirm when scheduling.
Program basics: 2 items per appointment. Drop-off events exclude items over 300 pounds and items containing refrigerant. At the curb by 6 a.m. on your appointment day, not blocking sidewalks or traffic. Nothing out without an appointment.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste, construction materials, automotive parts and fluids, and tires (curbside). Drop-off events take tires and electronics but not refrigerant items.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division (curbside bulky pickup, 661-326-3114), The Bakersfield Californian: city bulky item drop-off event rules (August 2026). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why toilets, bathtubs, and sinks are different from ordinary bulk. Porcelain is the sticking point. A whole toilet or pedestal sink is heavy, awkward, and shatters into sharp pieces, so many bulk crews refuse them intact. Some cities accept porcelain if it is broken into pieces and bagged or boxed; others route it to the transfer station as inert C&D material. Clean porcelain is actually recyclable as aggregate, and a growing number of regions accept it at concrete recyclers.
Three mistakes that get toilets, bathtubs, and sinks left at the curb:
When the city classifies fixtures as C&D and no scrap or donation route fits, paid options are the only legal path.
Self-haul to a transfer station or C&D recycler
$10 to $40Transfer stations accept fixtures as C&D by weight or by load. Clean porcelain is accepted at some concrete and aggregate recyclers for less. Break porcelain into bagged pieces to make it easy to handle.
Line the vehicle. Porcelain shards will cut carpet and tires.
LoadUp paid toilet or bathtub pickup
$80+For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Bakersfield area. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, and licensed disposal handled for you.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your toilet or bathtub. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book toilet or bathtub pickup in Bakersfield with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Bakersfield proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Bakersfield junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national toilet, bathtub, and sink disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Bakersfield: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Bakersfield pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?
A single fixture with an appointment. Remodel loads need a bin.
How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Bakersfield?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Bakersfield starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Bakersfield area. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, and licensed disposal handled for you.
Can I put an old toilet out with bulk trash?
It depends on the city. Some accept toilets and sinks with bulk pickup, some accept only broken porcelain in bags with regular trash, and many classify fixtures as construction debris and exclude them. Check the directory below for your city.
Is porcelain recyclable?
Yes, as inert aggregate. Crushed toilets and sinks become road base and fill. Some transfer stations and concrete recyclers accept clean porcelain for less than general C&D rates, and some water utilities run toilet recycling drop-offs.
How do I get a cast iron tub out of a second-floor bathroom?
Either hire scrappers or movers who handle the weight, or break it. Cover the tub with a heavy blanket, wear eye protection, gloves, and long sleeves, and strike the side near the drain with a sledgehammer; cast iron cracks into pieces that two people can carry. Clean up the enamel chips, which are sharp.
Will a ReStore take a used toilet?
Most will if it is a 1.6 gpf or lower model, uncracked, clean, and complete with tank lid and seat. Some require the WaterSense 1.28 gpf label. Older 3.5 gpf toilets are generally refused.
Is this Bakersfield page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Bakersfield guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.