Chico residents served by Waste Management get two free on-call bulky item pickups per year (up to 3 large items per pickup). Recology Butte Colusa customers can schedule bulky pickups Monday/Wednesday/Friday with charges by trip and item type. Items must be set out only on the scheduled day — not in advance — per CMC Ch. 8.08.
Bulky item collection in Chico is delivered through the franchise haulers under Chico Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Storage and Collection). Waste Management (dba North Valley Waste) customers receive 2 free curbside bulky item pickups per year, with up to 3 large items per pickup, scheduled by calling (530) 893-4777. Recology Butte Colusa customers can schedule bulky pickups on a tri-weekly basis (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) by calling (530) 533-4783; Recology charges per trip based on quantity and item type. Accepted bulky items typically include furniture (sofas, mattresses, chairs, tables), large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers — Freon-containing units require evacuation; an additional fee may apply), and bagged or bundled items. Excluded: hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, tires (limit applies), electronics with CRTs (use the Recology e-waste drop-off), and construction debris (use a debris box rental). Set bulky items at the curb no earlier than the evening before the scheduled pickup, with at least 3 feet of clearance, and placed separately from regular carts. Items set out without an appointment are illegal dumping under CMC Ch. 8.04 and §9.20 (litter).
Setting bulky items at the curb without scheduling a pickup can be cited as illegal dumping/litter under CMC Ch. 8.04 with administrative fines starting at $100 and escalating to $500+ per occurrence. Improperly disposed appliances containing refrigerant violate Cal. Health & Safety Code §41960.2 (refrigerant capture) — significant state penalties may apply. Tires dumped on the public right-of-way also trigger Cal. PRC §42950 enforcement.
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