Bulky item pickup in Carlsbad
Carlsbad residents get three free bulky-item pickups a year through Republic Services, up to five items each; items must weigh under 200 lbs. Mattresses/box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
Sources (checked September 2026): carlsbadca.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com
Carlsbad's program at a glance
- Trash hauler
- Republic Services
- Free pickups a year
- 3
- Items per pickup
- Up to 5
- Cost
- Free (3 pickups/year). Items must weigh less than 200 lbs.
- How to schedule
- Call Republic Services at 760-332-6464 at least 24 hours before your regular collection day; items out before 7 a.m. on the scheduled date.
Sources (checked September 2026): carlsbadca.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com
What it takes and what it doesn't
Not taken in the Carlsbad bulky pickup:
- Hazardous waste
- Fencing
- Tires
- Construction/demo debris
- Wood pallets
- Sinks/bathtubs
Sources (checked September 2026): carlsbadca.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com
Self-haul passes and coupons
No self-haul pass or coupon program appears in Carlsbad's sources — confirm with Republic Services.
The self-haul site Carlsbad's rules name:
Transfer station · Open
- Address:
- 5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008
- Hours:
- Transfer station: Every day, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recycling center: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Office: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free mulch and compost pickup: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Who can use it:
- Proof of residency is required for all (free) programs: utility bill, waste services bill, or driver's license.
- Listed recycling/disposal programs free; additional transfer station services 'Fees may apply' (amounts not published). Fees: not published with a date — confirm with Republic Services.
- Phone:
- 760.603.0153
Sources (checked November 2026): republicservices.com · republicservices.com · byebyemattress.com · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
Hazardous waste and e-waste: where Carlsbad sends residents
Household hazardous waste. No city-run facility; HHW handled via contracted programs. Palomar Transfer Station (5960 El Camino Real) accepts many HHW items Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; some materials go to the Vista HHW Collection Facility (1145 E. Taylor St., Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Proof of residency required for Republic's free programs.
E-waste. E-waste ('anything with a plug') accepted free at Republic's Recycling Buyback Center at Palomar Transfer Station, 5960 El Camino Real (Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m., proof of residency); free e-waste pickup by calling Republic at 760-332-6464; e-waste also counts as a bulky item.
Home pickup and other charges — Fees: not published with a date — confirm with Republic Services.
Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Household hazardous waste · Open
- Address:
- 1145 E. Taylor Street, Vista 92084
- Hours:
- Saturdays only, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. No appointment necessary. Closed holiday weekends (2026: April 4, May 23, July 4, September 5, November 28, December 26; January 2).
- Fees: Free for listed cities' residents.
Sources (checked September 2026): carlsbadca.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com · vista.gov · carlsbadca.gov · delmar.ca.us
When the city pickup doesn't fit
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Sources
Sources (checked September 2026): carlsbadca.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com · republicservices.com
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FAQ
FAQ — bulky items in Carlsbad
Rather not haul it yourself?
Two-hour arrival windows, Monday through Saturday. We do the lifting.
(858) 869-9448 · Mon–Sat · 2-hour arrival windows