Ventura County, CA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Single-family free pickups
- Up to 3 per year (agreements)
- EJ Harrison limit
- Up to 4 per year
- Per-event max (Harrison)
- 1.5 cu yd / 3 items / 10 bags
- Multifamily
- Up to 4 free collection events/yr
- How to schedule
- Contact your hauler
Summary
Under the County's residential collection agreements, unincorporated Ventura County single-family customers receive free bulky-item pickups each year (the agreements provide up to three free pickups annually, with EJ Harrison offering up to four). Multifamily complexes get free designated collection events. Schedule pickups through your hauler.
(a) It is unlawful to dump or cause to be dumped waste matter in or upon a public or private highway or road, including any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or in or upon private property into or upon which the public is admitted by easement or license, or upon private property without the consent of the owner, or in or upon a public park or other public property other than property designated or set aside for that purpose by the governing board or body having charge of that property.
(b) It is unlawful to place, deposit, or dump, or cause to be placed, deposited, or dumped, rocks, concrete, asphalt, or dirt in or upon a private highway or road, including any portion of the right-of-way of the private highway or road, or private property, without the consent of the owner or a contractor under contract with the owner for the materials, or in or upon a public park or other public property, without the consent of the state or local agency having jurisdiction over the highway, road, or property.
(c) A person violating this section is guilty of an infraction. Each day that waste placed, deposited, or dumped in violation of subdivision (a) or (b) remains is a separate violation.
(e) A person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by a mandatory fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) upon a first conviction, by a mandatory fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) upon a second conviction, and by a mandatory fine of not less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) nor more than three thousand dollars ($3,000) upon a third or subsequent conviction.
Full Breakdown
Bulky-item disposal in unincorporated Ventura County is built into the County's residential collection agreements awarded in 2023, so residents do not have to pay separately for a set number of large-item pickups each year. According to the County's Public Works FAQ, the County-approved agreements provide single-family customers up to three free bulky-item pickups per year, and multifamily complexes up to four free designated collection events per year. 5 cubic yards of uncontainerized solid waste, or three bulky items, or ten 32-gallon bags at no additional cost per event.
Bulky items typically include furniture, mattresses, appliances, and similar large objects that do not fit in a cart. Because the exact number of pickups, item limits, and what qualifies can vary slightly between Athens Services and EJ Harrison, residents should contact their assigned hauler to schedule a collection and confirm the current limits and acceptable items. Certain materials - such as household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires - are usually handled through separate programs rather than standard bulky pickup, so residents should ask their hauler or check Ventura County Public Works for proper disposal of those items.
Violations & Fines
Setting out bulky items without scheduling, exceeding the per-event volume or item limits, or including prohibited materials (hazardous waste, e-waste, tires) can result in items being left behind. Schedule and confirm acceptable items with your hauler.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free bulky-item pickups do I get?
Can I put out a mattress or appliance for bulky pickup?
Sources & Official References
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