Ceres, CA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Free bulky pickups
- 2 per calendar year
- Leaf/limb season
- Oct 1 – Jan 9, bi-monthly
- Limb size limit
- 4 ft long, 6 in diameter
- Setout timing (bulky)
- no sooner than 1 day early
Summary
Ceres residents get two free bulky-item pickups per calendar year from the city's franchised hauler, plus a seasonal leaf-and-limb collection each fall and winter.
B. Bulky items. 1. Residential customers shall be provided with free service for bulky item pick-up by the City's franchised hauler no more than two times within the calendar year. ... 3. Items must be placed on the street in front of the residence one foot from the curb and may not block or obstruct access to any storm drain, catch basin, fire hydrants, sidewalks, bus stops, or impede traffic in any manner. 4. Items are to be placed no sooner than one day prior to scheduled collection.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
The city's franchised hauler picks up bulky items like furniture and appliances for residential customers at no charge, but only twice per calendar year. Items go curbside a day before the scheduled pickup, one foot off the curb, clear of storm drains, hydrants, sidewalks and bus stops. Separately, from October 1 through January 9 the hauler runs a bi-monthly leaf-and-limb collection; limbs must be cut to 4 feet or less and no thicker than 6 inches, piled at least a foot from the gutter and set out no more than 7 days early.
Violations & Fines
Prohibited materials left for pickup, or piles containing them that aren't removed within 24 hours, count as illegal dumping and draw the penalties under § 6.01.160.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free bulky item pickups does Ceres offer?
When does Ceres collect leaves and tree limbs?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Ceres
California rules heatmap·Compare Ceres to another location·View the California trash & recycling overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.