How to get rid of a couch in Los Angeles, CA

Book a free LA Sanitation bulky item pickup at least one business day before your regular trash day. Couches are on LASAN's accepted list, and the service is unlimited for LASAN curbside customers.

Last checked against the official LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) website. See sources.

Cost
No additional charge for LASAN customers
How
MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489
Deadline
Book 1+ business day before trash day

Option 1: City pickup (Bulky Item Pickup and Metal Appliance Pickup)

Who can use it

  • For single-family homes (1 to 4 units) served by LA Sanitation.
  • Apartment buildings served by the recycLA program are not covered by these LASAN pages. Check with your property manager.

How to book

  1. Book at least one business day before your regular trash day.
  2. Use the MyLA311 online service request form, the MyLA311 app, or call the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.
  3. Have an itemized list ready (for example, "one mattress, two chairs"). Crews only take items on their work order.

Couch rules

  • Furniture, including couches, is accepted.
  • Include the couch on your itemized list so the right truck is sent.
  • It is collected on your regular trash day.

Setting it out

  • Items are collected on your regular trash day. Appliances often come on a different truck.
  • Do not set items out without a scheduled request.

Fees and limits

  • Bulky item pickup is an unlimited curbside service at no additional charge for LASAN customers.
  • Metal appliance pickup (including refrigerators and freezers) is at no extra cost for LASAN curbside customers.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

  • LASAN holds free monthly bulky item drop-off events at five yards. Remaining 2026 dates: Saturday, Nov 21 and Saturday, Dec 12, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Free monthly bulky item drop-off events, Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Remaining 2026 dates: Nov 21 and Dec 12.
  • Locations (street addresses as listed by LASAN): East Valley, 11050 Pendelton St., Sun Valley; West Valley, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge; Harbor, 1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro; West LA, 2027 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles; Central LA, 2201 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity Greater LA ReStores accept upholstered furniture with no stains, wear, tears, discoloration or pet hair. Drop-off at a ReStore is free; pickup has a $50 fee. See its donate page.

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

What we could not confirm

  • LASAN's page lists ZIP code 91234 for the Northridge (West Valley) drop-off site, which does not look like a Northridge ZIP, so we left ZIP codes off. Confirm the address on the LASAN flyer before you go.

Common questions

Is couch pickup free in Los Angeles?
Yes for LASAN curbside customers. LASAN calls bulky item pickup an unlimited curbside service at no additional charge.
How far ahead do I need to book?
At least one business day before your regular trash day.
I live in an apartment. Can I use this?
These LASAN pages are for homes with 1 to 4 units served by LASAN. Larger buildings are served by recycLA, so check with your property manager.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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