Los Angeles, California resident guide
Los Angeles bulky item pickup, trash & recycling schedule
Request free LA 311 bulky item pickup, find weekly bin guidance, see 2026 holiday delays, and use the official monthly drop off calendar.
Official source links checked on August 30, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
LASAN collects the black trash bin weekly from eligible one to four unit homes it serves. Put bins at the curb before 6 a.m. and remove them by 8 p.m. on collection day.
LASAN collects the blue recycling bin and green organics bin weekly. The official collection day finder on the LASAN home page uses the service address.
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Get a LoadUp quote when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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Schedule Los Angeles service
Request pickup through the MyLA311 website, the MyLA311 mobile app, or the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Submit an itemized list at least one business day before your regular trash day; LASAN collects approved bulky items on that regular collection day.
Free Los Angeles 311 pickup guide
How free LA 311 bulky item pickup works
Eligible homes served by LA Sanitation and Environment can request unlimited bulky item collection at no additional charge. LASAN collects approved items on the property's regular trash day after receiving an itemized request.
Submit an online service request, use the MyLA311 app, or call the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.
Submit the complete item list at least one business day before the normal collection day so LASAN can assign the correct truck.
LASAN's current guidance describes eligible bulky item collection as unlimited and available at no additional charge.
List each mattress, chair, desk, appliance, or other approved item when submitting the request.
LASAN publishes one free monthly bulky item event at five city yards from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Start with the property type
Choose the Los Angeles service that matches the address
LA 311 curbside pickup is the right path for many small residential properties, but large buildings and abandoned material use different services.
One to four unit home
Eligible homes served directly by LASAN can request unlimited bulky item collection at no additional charge. Pickup normally happens on the regular trash day.
Request free curbside pickup ↗Check the recycLA provider
Many apartment, condominium, and commercial properties use a recycLA service provider. Ask the building manager which provider and collection rules cover the address.
See official recycLA service ↗Report illegal dumping
Use a MyLA311 illegal dumping request for abandoned material in an alley, street, or other public area. Do not add personal items to an existing pile.
Open MyLA311 service requests ↗One business day deadline
Plan the LA 311 request before trash day
Enter the normal LASAN collection date for the property. This planner counts back one business day so you know the latest day to submit the complete item list.
Choose the normal collection date to see the deadline.
This estimate skips weekends. A city holiday or a date in the MyLA311 confirmation can change the result, so the confirmation is the final answer.- Confirm that LASAN serves the property.
- Write down every item that will be at the curb.
- Submit through MyLA311 or call 1-800-773-2489.
- Save the request number and confirmed collection date.
- Set out only the approved items without blocking the sidewalk.
Free monthly alternative
2026 bulky item drop off calendar
LASAN lists one Saturday each month when Los Angeles residents may bring bulky items to any of five participating yards. Bring proof of residency and check the official event page before loading the vehicle.
11050 Pendelton Street, Sun Valley
8840 Vanalden Avenue, Northridge
1400 North Gaffey Street, San Pedro
2027 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles
2201 East Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles
Weekly household service
Know the four Los Angeles curbside bins
Eligible homes receive weekly collection. Put the assigned bins at the curb before 6 a.m. and remove them by 8 p.m. on collection day.
Trash
Bagged household waste that does not belong in recycling or organics.
Recycling
Clean paper, cardboard, metal, glass, and accepted plastic containers.
Organics
Food scraps, food soiled paper, yard trimmings, and other compostable material.
Horse manure
A separate program for eligible properties that generate horse manure.
Items that need another city option
Keep hazardous and prohibited material out of the pile
Paint, chemicals, oil, batteries, and fluorescent lamps
Take household hazardous waste to a free S.A.F.E. Center. The household limit is 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit.
Find a S.A.F.E. Center ↗Televisions, computers, and other electronics
List electronic items in a scheduled bulky request, or use a S.A.F.E. Center when secure drop off is more convenient.
Review accepted bulky items ↗Concrete, bricks, dirt, auto parts, and commercial appliances
These items are excluded from the free curbside bulky program. Use a permitted disposal or hauling option that accepts the specific material.
If scheduled items remain
Have the request details ready when you call
- Confirm the regular collection day and any holiday delay.
- Check that every item was included in the MyLA311 request.
- Remove hazardous, construction, and automotive material.
- Keep the request number and a photo of the curbside items.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Current LASAN guidance describes curbside bulky item collection as unlimited and available at no additional charge for eligible households. List every item in the request so the city can send the correct truck.
Place only the scheduled items at the curb for the confirmed regular trash day. Keep roadways and sidewalks clear, and do not set out prohibited materials.
Local detail that matters
What makes Los Angeles service different
Bulky item pickup is requested through MyLA311 and normally occurs on the regular trash day. LASAN also publishes one free bulky item drop off date each month at five yards. Household hazardous waste belongs at a S.A.F.E. Center.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Furniture, mattresses and box springs, toilets and sinks, tied carpet, large wood pieces or doors, and electronic waste such as televisions and computers. Los Angeles also provides large item and metal appliance pickup through MyLA311.
Not accepted
Automotive parts or used oil; construction materials such as concrete, bricks, or dirt; commercial appliances; paint, solvents, chemicals, medicines, needles, fluorescent lights, and ordinary cardboard.
Holiday collectionLos Angeles published its 2026 collection delays2026 schedule confirmed
LASAN residential routes move one day later after four holidays in 2026. Buildings served through recycLA follow a separate five holiday schedule, so the property type matters.
Homes with LASAN curbside bins
The four holiday delays below apply to eligible one to four unit homes served directly by LASAN. Collections after each holiday move one day later for the rest of that week, including Friday routes moving to Saturday.
Apartments and other recycLA properties
Many apartment, condominium, and commercial buildings receive service through recycLA. Its five holiday list is shown separately because it is not the same as the LASAN residential schedule.
Bulky items follow the confirmed route day
A scheduled bulky item request normally follows the property's regular collection day. Save the MyLA311 confirmation and use its date if a holiday changes the route week.
LASAN residential routes move one day later
Collection on and after the holiday shifts one day later for the rest of that week.
- New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
recycLA multifamily and commercial holiday schedule
Service on and after these holidays may move one day later. Saturday service is not delayed when the holiday falls on Saturday.
- New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1
- Independence Day, Saturday, July 4
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
Common questions
Los Angeles collection FAQ
How do I request Los Angeles 311 bulky item pickup?
Use the MyLA311 website or app, or call LASAN at 1-800-773-2489. Include an itemized list and submit the request at least one business day before the normal trash day.
How much does Los Angeles bulky item pickup cost?
LASAN currently describes the curbside service as unlimited and available at no additional charge to eligible households it serves.
When does Los Angeles collect scheduled bulky items?
LASAN says approved bulky items are collected on the property's regular trash day after a service request is submitted.
What is the Los Angeles bulky item request deadline?
Submit the itemized MyLA311 request at least one business day before the property's normal collection day. Earlier is safer when a city holiday changes the route week.
Does Los Angeles offer free bulky item drop off events?
Yes. LASAN lists one Saturday event each month in 2026 at five yards from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The dates and locations are included on this page.
Can paint or chemicals go in a Los Angeles bulky item request?
No. Take paint, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent lamps, used oil, and similar household hazardous waste to a S.A.F.E. Center or mobile collection event.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 30, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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