Furniture Disposal & Donation in Torrance, CA
Sellable furniture can be dropped off free at the Habitat LA ReStore on Crenshaw Blvd.; the City's large item pickup sends most items to landfill.
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 (14)
Where this information comes from
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.
- City of Torrance: Large Item Pick Up & Illegal Dumping (opens in new tab) · City of Torrance
- Residents with City trash collection get one free on-call large item pickup per calendar year per address; more pickups cost extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Except electronics and metal appliances, large items go to landfill, so the City urges reuse first. 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 (Torrance) is at 18600 Crenshaw Blvd., 90504. 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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