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Bulk Trash Pickup in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Los Angeles bulk trash: Scheduled curbside pickup by request (free)
Los Angeles residents serviced by LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) get free bulky item pickup. Schedule by calling the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489, dialing 311, or using the MyLA311 app or website. Provide your address and a description of the items; pickups are typically scheduled within about 2 to 7 business days.
Los Angeles bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Scheduled curbside pickup by request (free) |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Los Angeles residents serviced by LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) get free bulky item pickup. Schedule by calling the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489, dialing 311, or using the MyLA311 app or website. Provide your address and a description of the items; pickups are typically scheduled within about 2 to 7 business days. |
| How often / limits | LASAN provides free bulky item collection for eligible residents, with up to 10 scheduled pickups per year and a limit of about 10 items per collection. Appliances containing Freon (such as refrigerators) are accepted through this program and LASAN handles the refrigerant removal. |
| Where to place items | Place items at the curb no earlier than the evening before your scheduled pickup (containers and items should not go out before 6:00 p.m. the night before). Keep items clear of roadways and sidewalks and make sure they are visible and accessible from the street. Have everything out by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Placing items out without scheduling, or blocking the right-of-way, can result in fines. |
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What you can & can’t put out in Los Angeles
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Large furniture, mattresses and box springs, large appliances (including those with Freon, which LASAN handles), shelving, carpet, and similar oversized household items that don’t fit in your regular bins. | Car parts (tires, engines, transmissions); construction and demolition debris (lumber, drywall, roofing); commercial or business waste; household hazardous materials such as paint, chemicals and batteries (take to a S.A.F.E. Center); and large quantities of electronic waste (call 311 for a separate e-waste pickup). Flattened cardboard belongs in the blue recycling cart, not bulky pickup. |
Regular trash & recycling in Los Angeles
| Trash | LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) provides weekly curbside trash collection in the black cart for residents of the City of Los Angeles. Set carts out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day and not before 6:00 p.m. the night before. For new or replacement bins, call 1-800-773-2489. |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Los Angeles uses single-stream recycling in the blue cart: clean paper, cardboard, cartons, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and clean plastics all go in together. Yard waste and (in enrolled areas) food scraps go in the green cart. Plastic bags, foam, electronics, batteries, and hazardous materials do NOT go in the blue cart. Questions can go to the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. |
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Los Angeles 2026 holiday trash schedule
LASAN delays collection by one day for the remainder of the week when a holiday falls on a weekday (Mon–Fri). If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no delay in service. Only certain designated holidays trigger a delay; other holidays (e.g., Memorial Day, MLK Day) have no effect on collection.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
|---|---|
| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change July 4 is a Saturday, so weekday pickups run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Schedule confirmed from the official Los Angeles source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official Los Angeles holiday schedule →
Los Angeles bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Los Angeles?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will Los Angeles NOT take?
Official Los Angeles resources
Rules and schedules for Los Angeles, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Los Angeles pages linked above before scheduling.