Lake Forest, CA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Bulky item disposal in the incorporated City of Lake Forest is handled through the City's exclusive franchise with CR&R. According to the City's current Trash & Recycling FAQ, residential customers receive three complimentary bulky item pickups per calendar year, with a maximum of 10 items per pickup. Multi-family customers receive up to 10 items per pickup multiplied by the number of trash enclosures served (for example, three enclosures yield up to 30 items across the property's pickups). An earlier City residential service page describes two free bulky pickups per calendar year with up to four large items or 20 bags per pickup and items that must be manageable by a two-person crew; residents should rely on the current FAQ figures and confirm with CR&R, since the program and rates were updated effective July 1, 2025. Bulky goods must be arranged by contacting the hauler to schedule a pickup; they should not be placed at the curb or in the public right-of-way without that arrangement. Items typically include furniture, mattresses, and large appliances (appliances with doors, such as refrigerators, must have the door secured under the City's property-maintenance rules if stored outside). Schedule bulky pickups directly with CR&R customer service; the City's Public Works Department is at (949) 461-3400 for general questions.