Default rule and exceptions
LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) picks up bulky items curbside for free and unlimited quantity, by appointment, but excludes construction materials, automotive waste, chemicals, commercial appliances, and cardboard.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | LASAN provides unlimited curbside bulky item pickup at no additional charge, by appointment. |
| Property owner | Resident must arrange separate disposal for automotive parts/oil, construction materials, commercial appliances, paints/solvents/chemicals, medicines/needles, fluorescent lights, and cardboard. |
| Exceptions | Automotive parts or used oil; Construction materials (concrete, bricks, dirt); Commercial appliances; Paints, solvents, or chemicals; Medicines or needles; Fluorescent lights; Cardboard |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
It's an unlimited curbside service at no additional charge to you!
we cannot pick up these items at the curb: Automotive parts or used oil Construction materials (concrete, bricks, dirt) Commercial appliances Paints, solvents, or chemicals Medicines or needles Fluorescent lights
we cannot pick up these items at the curb: Automotive parts or used oil Construction materials (concrete, bricks, dirt) Commercial appliances Paints, solvents, or chemicals Medicines or needles Fluorescent lights Cardboard (unless you have a scheduled "Move In/Move Out" service)
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Los Angeles, CA?
The city / utility. LASAN provides unlimited curbside bulky item pickup at no additional charge, by appointment.
Are there exceptions in Los Angeles, CA?
Automotive parts or used oil; Construction materials (concrete, bricks, dirt); Commercial appliances; Paints, solvents, or chemicals; Medicines or needles; Fluorescent lights; Cardboard
What is this based on for Los Angeles, CA?
This verdict is sourced to Schedule a Bulky Item Pickup and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Schedule a Bulky Item Pickupofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Schedule a Bulky Item Pickup (prohibited items)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
- Schedule a Bulky Item Pickupofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
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