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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Cathedral City, CA
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Cathedral City residents can schedule a Burrtec bulky pickup with no additional charges; mattresses are an acceptable item.[1]
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Pickup schedule: Schedule with Burrtec at least 24 hours before your service day (source: Refuse & Recycling Guide, Cathedral City (Burrtec / City of Cathedral City), verified Oct 23, 2026).
The rules
- Call Burrtec at (760) 340-2113 or email customerservice@burrtecdesert.com with your address and a description of the items. 4 item limit per week. There are no additional charges to use this service.[1]
- Mattresses are on the program's list of acceptable items.[1]
- Schedule at least 24 hours before your service day; place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m., at least 5 feet from the nearest barrel.[1]
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- Burrtec / City of Cathedral City: https://www.burrtec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RR-Guide_English-2021_July.pdf
- Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services (named by the City): https://www.cathedralcity.gov/departments/community-economic-development-department/code-compliance/common-code-violations