Bulk Item Disposal: Carson vs Los Angeles

Carson single-family residents get one free bulky-item pickup of up to 5 items per calendar quarter (4 free pickups/year), scheduled through Waste Resources. Multi-family complexes get one free pickup of up to 5 items per unit per year. Pickup happens on the unit's regular collection day and must be requested by phone before noon the day before, up to 7 days in advance. Eligible items are anything that does not fit in the carts but can be safely handled by two people — furniture, mattresses, appliances, large yard waste, wood, clothing. Setting bulky items at the curb without scheduling is illegal dumping.

Residents can schedule free bulky item pickup through MyLA311 or by calling 311. Items include furniture, mattresses, appliances, and e-waste. Leaving bulky items at the curb without a scheduled pickup is illegal dumping. Multi-family properties pay a per-unit bulky item fee ($0.64/unit for separately metered, $1.11 for master-metered) under LAMC 66.41.