Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Los Angeles, CA
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Los Angeles residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside collection using the City's four-bin system (black = trash, blue = recyclables, green = organics, brown = manure). Bins at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on collection day and removed from the curb by 8:00 p.m. the same day.
- Free curbside bulky-item pickup by appointment, plus free monthly Saturday drop-off events 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at five locations (East Valley District Yard, West Valley District Yard, Harbor District Yard, West LA District Yard, Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station). 2026 event dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 12.
- Free for LA residents for both curbside pickup and drop-off events
- City of Los Angeles — LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN)
At a glance: Los Angeles
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside collection using the City's four-bin system (black = trash, blue = recyclables, green = organics, brown = manure). Bins at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on collection day and removed from the curb by 8:00 p.m. the same day.
- Bulk pickup
- Free curbside bulky-item pickup by appointment, plus free monthly Saturday drop-off events 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at five locations (East Valley District Yard, West Valley District Yard, Harbor District Yard, West LA District Yard, Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station). 2026 event dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 12.
- Bulk cost
- Free for LA residents for both curbside pickup and drop-off events
- Dump
- Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station (CLARTS)
- Hazardous waste
- Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E. Center
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside collection using the City's four-bin system (black = trash, blue = recyclables, green = organics, brown = manure). Bins at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on collection day and removed from the curb by 8:00 p.m. the same day.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station (CLARTS) | transfer-station | 2201 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Open to City of Los Angeles residents, plus permitted commercial haulers and independent contractors. The City no longer operates active landfills within city limits; CLARTS consolidates neighborhood trash and yard trimmings for long-haul transport to regional landfills and processing centers. | — | Municipal solid waste (standard trash): $87.00 per ton (1-ton minimum charge). Hard-to-handle / special bulky items: $97.00 per ton (1-ton minimum charge). All major credit cards accepted. Rates subject to change. |
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Household hazardous waste
Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E. Center
- Address
- 10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
- Address
- 1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
- Address
- 7660 W. Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (ID required to enter facility)
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
- Address
- 4600 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Saturdays only, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (ID required to enter facility)
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
- Address
- 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
- Address
- 550 Charles E. Young Dr, West Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Fridays, Saturdays, and first Sunday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (e-waste collected Saturdays only). Temporarily closed from May 8, 2025 with reopening expected summer/fall 2026 — verify status before visiting.
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center
- Address
- 2649 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Phone
- 1-800-773-2489
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
Accepted
- used motor oil and filters
- paint and solvents
- e-waste (computers, televisions, cell phones)
- household cleaning products
- car and household batteries
- fluorescent tubes and bulbs
- home-generated sharps (needles, lancets)
- unused medicine (except controlled substances)
Not accepted
- business/commercial waste
- bulky items such as furniture and large appliances
- ammunition
- explosives
- radioactive materials
- medical/biological waste
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Weekly green-bin curbside collection of yard trimmings and food waste (OrganicsLA). Residents can also schedule a free annual pickup for excess yard trimmings and brush through LASAN.
E-waste
- How
- Free curbside bulky-item pickup for large electronic waste items (TVs, computers, monitors) — schedule through MyLA311 or by calling the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Smaller e-waste can be dropped off free of charge at any S.A.F.E. Center.
- Cost
- Free
The City of Los Angeles operates no active landfills within city limits; residents can self-haul trash and bulky items to the Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station (CLARTS) for a per-ton fee. Monthly bulky drop-off events require proof of LA residency (current LADWP bill plus state-issued driver's license or ID). Per UCLA Environment, Health & Safety, the UCLA S.A.F.E. Center was temporarily closed from May 8, 2025 with reopening expected summer/fall 2026 — verify its status before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Los Angeles, CA?
- Weekly curbside collection using the City's four-bin system (black = trash, blue = recyclables, green = organics, brown = manure). Bins at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on collection day and removed from the curb by 8:00 p.m. the same day.
- When is bulk pickup in Los Angeles, CA?
- Free curbside bulky-item pickup by appointment, plus free monthly Saturday drop-off events 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at five locations (East Valley District Yard, West Valley District Yard, Harbor District Yard, West LA District Yard, Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station). 2026 event dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 12. Curbside: call the 24-hour LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 (or 311) or use the MyLA311 app. Drop-off events: no appointment needed; resident must be present with current LADWP bill and state-issued driver's license or ID as proof of residency.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Los Angeles?
- Free for LA residents for both curbside pickup and drop-off events
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Los Angeles?
- mattresses, box springs, couches, chairs, recliners, furniture, doors, carpet, toilets, bookcases, changing tables, chest of drawers, cribs, entertainment centers, filing cabinets, futons, headboards, nightstands, shelving, stools, tables, wood, yard trimmings, tires (limit 4, off the rims)
- Where can I dump trash near Los Angeles?
- Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station (CLARTS) (2201 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Los Angeles?
- Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E. Center (10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325); Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center (1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731); Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center (7660 W. Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293)
- Yard waste in Los Angeles: Weekly green-bin curbside collection of yard trimmings and food waste (OrganicsLA). Residents can also schedule a free annual pickup for excess yard trimmings and brush through LASAN.
- Weekly green-bin curbside collection of yard trimmings and food waste (OrganicsLA). Residents can also schedule a free annual pickup for excess yard trimmings and brush through LASAN.
- E-waste in Los Angeles: Free curbside bulky-item pickup for large electronic waste items (TVs, computers, monitors) — schedule through MyLA311 or by calling the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Smaller e-waste can be dropped off free of charge at any S.A.F.E. Center.
- Free curbside bulky-item pickup for large electronic waste items (TVs, computers, monitors) — schedule through MyLA311 or by calling the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Smaller e-waste can be dropped off free of charge at any S.A.F.E. Center.