Local ResourcesFebruary 9, 2025• 7 min read
By Nick Molinaro, Founder, 67 Junk
Junk Removal in Los Angeles: Costs, Tips & Local Resources (2025)
Los Angeles generates more waste than almost any other US city. Between apartment turnovers, entertainment industry setups, and California's strict disposal regulations, junk removal in LA has its own unique challenges. Here's what you need to know.
LA City Bulky Item Pickup
Free Curbside Collection:
- Schedule: Call 311 or request online at lacitysan.org
- Limit: Up to 5 bulky items per pickup
- Frequency: Residents get free pickups throughout the year
- Processing: Requests typically handled within 5-7 business days
LA County Disposal Sites
- Puente Hills Material Recovery: 13130 Crossroads Pkwy S, Industry
- Scholl Canyon Landfill: 3100 N Figueroa St, Glendale
- Chiquita Canyon Landfill: 29201 Henry Mayo Dr, Castaic
- Self-haul rate: $38-$50 per ton at most LA County facilities
California's landfill fees are among the highest in the nation. This makes donation and recycling even more worthwhile.
Junk Removal Costs in Los Angeles
- Single item: $90 - $175
- Half truck load: $300 - $500
- Full truck load: $500 - $750
- Hot tub removal: $400 - $700
LA prices are 20-30% above the national average due to high dump fees, traffic, and labor costs.
California-Specific Regulations
- SB 1383: Organic waste must be separated (food scraps, yard waste, paper)
- Mattresses: California has a free mattress recycling program (byebyemattress.com)
- E-waste: Illegal to put electronics in regular trash - use certified e-waste recyclers
- Freon appliances: Must be processed by certified technicians
Donation Options in Los Angeles
- Habitat ReStore LA: 8739 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower
- Salvation Army SoCal: Free pickup at satruck.org
- St. Vincent de Paul LA: Multiple locations accepting furniture
- Goodwill SoCal: 80+ locations across the metro
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