Utility Providers in Fresno, TX

This is Fresno’s famous annual event. Once a year, based on your neighborhood’s specific schedule, the city will pick up a massive pile of bulky waste (old couches, lumber, brush) from your curb for free.

Pro Tip: You must separate your pile into two distinct stacks — one for green waste and one for general trash — or the crews will leave it behind.

To protect the Valley’s water table, Fresno has strict mandatory watering schedules. For 2026, Odd-numbered addresses water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while Even-numbered addresses water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Absolutely no watering is allowed on Sundays or between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. any day of the week.

If you move into a newer development in Southeast or West Fresno, you might see purple utility markers. This is reclaimed water used specifically for irrigation. It’s cheaper than potable water and is a great way to keep your lawn green without tapping into the city’s drinking water supply.

While not a utility, this is a local health quirk. Fresno is in an area where soil-borne spores can cause Valley Fever. We recommend installing high-quality HEPA or MERV-13 filters in your home’s HVAC system and changing them every two months, especially during the dry, windy summer and fall.

If you move into an older Fresno bungalow, you might see a large box on the roof that isn’t a standard AC. This is an evaporative cooler (or swamp cooler). They work great in Fresno’s low humidity and cost about 75% less to run than traditional AC, but they won’t work once the “monsoon” humidity kicks in later in the summer.

Yes, California offers the CARE and FERA programs, which can provide a 20–35% discount on your monthly bill. If you are moving to Fresno for a new job or are a student at Fresno State, check the income guidelines on the PG&E website to see if you qualify.