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Couch Disposal & Donation in Delano, CA

Delano’s franchise hauler STRR (661-725-0265) offers on-call bulky item collection, for a per-item fee, up to three times a year. Its bulky waste definition includes sofas.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a couch in Delano

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DelanoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your couch and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Roberts Lane Transfer Station (Kern County)County service · Kern CountyKern County residentsFree
    How it works

    Kern County Public Works site at 1900 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Oildale CDP, unincorporated Kern County). Hours: Monday and Thursday 5–8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Residential loads only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Delano bulky item collection (South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse)Pickup service · DelanoDelano residentsFees apply
    How it works

    Under its 2023 franchise agreement with the City of Delano, South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse (STRR, 912 High St., 661-725-0265) provides on-call bulky item collection for a per-item fee, up to three times a year.

    Cost & rules
    • On-call: request from STRR (661-725-0265); up to three collections a year at per-item rates (amounts not published in the text of the agreement).
    • No tires, construction debris, spas or items too heavy for two people.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Bena Landfill (Kern County)Drop-off · outside Delano · 2951 Neumarkel Road, BakersfieldKern County residentsFree
    Where

    2951 Neumarkel Road
    Bakersfield, CA 93307

    Hours

    Daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed major holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • No charge for residential self-haul; commercial loads pay by vehicle ($14.35 car, $32.28 pickup).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
  2. Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
  3. Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Delano: Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse (2023) (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Delano · effective July 1, 2023
    • STRR must provide on-call bulky item collection for a per-item fee, up to three times a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The agreement defines bulky waste to include furniture such as chairs, sofas and mattresses, and appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste excludes construction debris, car bodies, tires, spas and items two people cannot handle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Delano: Refuse & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Delano
    • STRR (South Tulare Richgrove Refuse) is at 912 High St., Delano; phone 661-725-0265. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kern County Public Works: Bena Landfill (Disposal Sites) (opens in new tab) · Kern County Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
    • Appliances, clothing and furniture are no charge for residential loads; commercial loads pay $14.35 per car, $32.28 per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-chargeable residential waste includes large appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers) and furniture (sofas, chairs, desks, patio furniture and mattresses). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste from outside Kern County is not acceptable at county disposal sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kern County Public Works: Roberts Lane Transfer Station (Disposal Sites) (opens in new tab) · Kern County Public Works
    • The site accepts non-chargeable residential waste only; commercial waste and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances, clothing and furniture are no charge for residents; TVs, monitors and screen devices are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-chargeable residential waste includes large appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers) and furniture (sofas, chairs, desks, patio furniture and mattresses). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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