Bakersfield provides curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection through a contracted waste hauler. Residents receive standardized carts for each waste stream. Collection schedules vary by neighborhood, and all residents in the city service area receive weekly collection.
Residential customers receive trash, recycling, and organic/green waste carts. Carts must be placed at the curb by the designated collection time on scheduled pickup days. California's SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion, and Bakersfield's green waste program helps comply. Extra waste beyond cart capacity requires scheduling a special pickup or purchasing additional service. The city's contracted hauler provides the specific schedule for each address.
Failure to separate recyclables and organic waste may result in contamination notices from the waste hauler. Under SB 1383, jurisdictions face state penalties for failing to divert organic waste. Placing prohibited items in carts (hazardous waste, electronics) can result in refusal of service.
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