Furniture Disposal & Donation in Los Angeles, CA
Schedule a free LASAN bulky item pickup for furniture, or donate sellable pieces to the Habitat LA ReStore on La Brea Ave.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
California rules
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More California rules (4)
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (20)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- LA Sanitation: Schedule a Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- LASAN picks up large items that do not fit in the bins as an unlimited curbside service at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky items are collected on the regular trash day; schedule at least one business day before. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: furniture (couches, tables, chairs), mattresses and box springs, toilets and sinks, rolled carpet, large wood pieces, and e-waste (TVs, computers, monitors). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule online, in the MyLA311 app, or by calling the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 with an itemized list. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Have an itemized list of what you are putting out ready when you schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LASAN also opens five locations once a month, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., for free bulky item drop-off (2026 Saturdays listed on the page). Checked October 26, 2026.
- LA Sanitation: Multi-family Bulky Item Fee (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- Multi-family (recycLA) households are covered by an on-call bulky item service funded by the Multi-Family Bulky Item Fee on LADWP bills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Multi-Family Bulky Item Fee applies to ratepayers served by a recycLA provider who do not pay trash fees directly to LASAN. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat LA ReStore: Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
- Habitat LA ReStores accept furniture with no broken or missing pieces. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donated items must be in good, clean, working and sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pickup carries a $50 fee; drop-off at any ReStore is free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A $50 pickup fee applies to donation pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptance is at the discretion of the driver and ReStore donation staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
- Habitat LA ReStore (Los Angeles, La Brea Ave.) is at 1071 S. La Brea Ave., 90019. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
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