Furniture Disposal & Donation in Pismo Beach, CA
Pismo Beach residents get one free bulky pickup during each South County Sanitary Clean-up Week (March and October); book 5 days ahead.
See all 2 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 (13)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- South County Sanitary / San Luis Garbage: Clean-up week info for Avila Beach, Arroyo Grande, Cambria, Cayucos, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Waste Connections San Luis Obispo (South County Sanitary)
- During clean-up weeks residents of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach get their first bulky item pickup free; extra pickups are discounted; book 5 days ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky pickups must be called in or scheduled online at least 5 days before your regular pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Communities with this service include the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste Connections San Luis Obispo: Residential services (clean-up weeks) (opens in new tab) · Waste Connections San Luis Obispo (South County Sanitary)
- South County Sanitary clean-up weeks for Arroyo Grande, Avila Beach, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach in 2026: March 16–20 and October 26–30. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Examples of bulky items include appliances, furniture, kitchen items, sporting equipment and office supplies; restrictions and fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky items must be bundled or bagged; no hazardous materials or items longer than 4 feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Pismo Beach: Solid Waste and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Pismo Beach
- South County Sanitary Service is the garbage, green waste and recycling provider for Pismo Beach; (805) 489-4246. 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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