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Getting rid of bulky items in Baton Rouge, LA

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Baton Rouge collects bulk waste, including mattresses, once a week with out-of-cart collection. The monthly solid waste fee covers it. Crews take up to 10 out-of-cart items per collection day, and up to 3 of them can be bulk waste.[1]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?Weekly out-of-cart collection, covered by your solid waste fee
How to bookNo booking; set out on your out-of-cart day[1]
Bag it?Bulky waste should not be bagged
City optionNot included: commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical or eviction waste. Residents can also hire private contractors for bulk waste.[1]

Pickup schedule: Once a week on your out-of-cart collection day (source: City of Baton Rouge: Garbage Collection, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

  • Bulk waste such as furniture, large household items, mattresses, water heaters and white goods is collected once a week with out-of-cart collection.[1]
  • Crews collect a maximum of 10 out-of-cart items per collection day, and up to 3 of those can be bulk waste or recyclables. Extra items go on the next out-of-cart day.[1]
  • Bulky waste should not be bagged. Find your out-of-cart day on the City-Parish My Government Services portal.[1]
Household hazardous waste is not allowed in carts or at the curb.[1]

Hazardous items

Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Baton Rouge Environmental Services: https://www.brla.gov/337/Garbage-Collection