Carlsbad residents may dispose for FREE of up to five bulky household items / three times annually at no charge. Residents must call Waste Management at 760-929-9400 at least 24 hours in advance of their regular collection day to schedule a pick-up.
Residents may schedule additional pick-up appointments at an additional cost. Please check the city's Master Fee Schedule for current fees.
View our video on How to Dispose of Bulky Items.
Acceptable Bulky Items |
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A/C unit | Dryer | Mattress |
BBQ (no propane) | Desk | Sink |
Basketball hoop (max 6’) | Dishwasher | Sofa |
Bed frame | File cabinet | Spa cover (cut in half) |
Bookshelf | Freezer | Stove |
Box spring | Garage door (motor & track only) | Table |
Bureau | Hutch | Toilet |
Cabinet | Ladder | Washer |
Chair/Recliner | Lawnmower (push) | Water heater |
Dressers | Mirrors (wrapped) | Weight bench |
Doors | Electronic Waste (televisions, computers, etc.) | Wheelbarrow |
Items NOT Accepted as Bulky Items |
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Auto Parts | Garage Door | Shopping Cart |
Bath Tubs w/ showers attached | Green Waste | Shower Module |
Boats | Household Hazardous Waste | Sliding Glass Door |
Cabinets (bathroom, kitchen, etc.) | Piano | Spa |
Camper Shell | Plywood / Wallboard | Tires |
Carpet | Pool | Tree Stump |
Construction & Demolition Debris | Pool Table | Universal Waste (batteries/fluorescent bulbs) |
Electronic Waste | Roofing | Windows |
Fencing | Satellite Dish |