Mattress & bulky item disposal in Los Angeles, CA
LA Sanitation (LASAN) picks up mattresses and other bulky items curbside at no additional charge for residents it serves. Schedule at least one business day before your regular trash day.
Free curbside bulky item pickup
- LASAN describes bulky item pickup as an unlimited curbside service at no additional charge, for residents serviced by LASAN.
- Items are collected on your regular trash collection day. You must schedule at least one business day before your normal collection day.
- Schedule online (Service Request Form), with the MyLA311 app, or by calling the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.
- Have an itemized list ready (for example "one mattress, two chairs, and a desk").
- Multi-family buildings (five or more units) can also schedule by calling 1-800-773-2489.
What LASAN takes curbside
- Furniture (couches, tables, chairs)
- Mattresses and box springs
- Toilets and sinks
- Carpet (rolled and tied)
- Large wood pieces or doors
- Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
What LASAN won't take curbside
- Automotive parts or used oil
- Construction materials (concrete, bricks, dirt)
- Commercial appliances
- Paints, solvents, or chemicals (use a S.A.F.E. Center)
- Medicines or needles
- Fluorescent lights
- Cardboard (except with a scheduled Move In/Move Out service)
Free monthly drop-off Saturdays (2026)
- Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Remaining 2026 dates: Saturday Nov 21 and Saturday Dec 12.
- East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendelton St., Sun Valley 91352
- West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge
- Harbor District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro
- West LA District Yard, 2027 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles
- Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station, 2201 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles
- Accepted items include mattresses, box springs, headboards, futons, couches, chairs, tables and more. Appliances, e-waste, items with electrical plugs and hazardous waste are prohibited.
- One visit per event; two-ton vehicle limit; resident must be present with a current LADWP bill and a state-issued driver's license or ID (per the City flyer).
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