Schedule bulky item pickup via OurBurbank 311 app or call (818) 238-3800 at least 2 business days before trash day. Standard items free; appliances with refrigerants cost $12.14 special handling fee. Auto parts and construction debris not accepted. Temporary dumpsters available for rent.
Burbank provides bulk item collection on a scheduled basis, either monthly or by appointment through public works. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, and large appliances with refrigerant removed. Electronics and hazardous materials like paint or batteries are excluded and must go to designated drop-off facilities. Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled date. Excessive piles may require a special hauling fee. Construction debris is not eligible for standard bulk pickup.
Illegal dumping: $500 to $5,000 fines. Placing bulk items out before scheduled date may result in $50 to $200 code enforcement citation.
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