LA Bulk Item Pickup Guide

LA Bulk Item Pickup Program

Los Angeles residents get two free bulk item pickups annually.

Schedule online at lacitysan.org or call 311.

Accepted items: furniture, appliances, yard waste, and more.

Items must be curbside by scheduled date.

Wait times are typically several weeks.

Furniture: couches, beds, tables, dressers (condition varies).

Appliances: refrigerators (doors removed), washers, dryers, water heaters.

Yard waste: tree trimmed, branches, palm fronds, leaves.

Other bulk items: carpets, mattresses, hot water heaters.

Most household junk qualifies for free pickup.

Visit lacitysan.org and enter your address.

Choose from available pickup dates in your area.

Place items curbside by scheduled pickup date.

Items must fit through standard doorways.

Pickup window is typically several hours.

Wait times can be 2-4 weeks depending on pickup date.

Items must fit through doorways (large items excluded).

Only two pickups per year per address.

Special items (hazardous materials) require separate handling.

Wait times and limitations affect convenience.

Urgent removal needs can't wait weeks.

Difficult-to-access items need professional help.

Large-volume junk removal is faster professionally.

Schedule flexibility isn't available with free pickup.

911 Junk CA offers same-day alternative.

Free pickup is great when you have time to wait.

Professional removal is worth the cost when urgent.

Budget constraints favor free pickup.

Time constraints favor professional service.

Choose based on your needs and timeline.