What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedWater heaters, white goods and lawnmowers are listed as bulk waste.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmTire
AcceptedYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Crews take up to 10 out-of-cart items per collection day, and no more than three of those can be bulk waste or recyclables; extras wait for the next out-of-cart day.
Set-out rules
Do not bag bulky waste; keep bags, bundles and bulk waste in separate piles. Brush must be no longer than 5 ft, 6 inches thick or 40 lbs per item.
Not accepted
- Household hazardous waste
- Commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical or eviction waste
Other options
Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Baton Rouge?
Residents with City-Parish residential curbside service. Only resident-generated waste; no commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical or eviction waste.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Baton Rouge?
Out-of-cart waste, including bulky items, is collected once a week; find your day by address on the My Government Services portal.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Baton Rouge?
Included in residential curbside service; the city page lists no separate charge.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Baton Rouge?
Crews take up to 10 out-of-cart items per collection day, and no more than three of those can be bulk waste or recyclables; extras wait for the next out-of-cart day.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Baton Rouge?
Household hazardous waste, Commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical or eviction waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Garbage Collection - City of Baton Rouge ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026