Donate and recycle first — dispose last. Where to take furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, metal, and renovation debris around LA.
LA runs no public city dump — you tip at private landfills & recycling facilities. Mixed construction debris from within LA City must go to a City-certified C&D processor (and needs a LASAN hauler permit), and California makes mattress drop-off free. These are general guidelines about where to go and what they take, not exact prices. Divert to donation and scrap first.
Several LA nonprofits offer free pickup — and California's free mattress program makes diverting easy.
The City of LA requires a Business Tax Registration Certificate; each city you work (Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills…) is separate. Pure haul-away needs no seller's permit — but if you resell salvaged items you must hold one and collect tax.
LA and unincorporated LA County run exclusive commercial-collection franchises. One-time junk removal from a house isn't covered, and C&D / donation / recycling are carved out — but hauling ordinary mixed trash from a commercial or 5+ unit account is a grey area. Structure loads as C&D, donation, or recycling, and confirm with LASAN.
To haul construction debris generated in the City of LA you need a Bureau of Sanitation private-hauler permit, and the debris must go to a City-certified C&D processing facility.
Diesel trucks over 14,000 lbs must have a 2010+ engine to register in California (a low-use exemption exists under ~1,000 CA miles/yr). The separate electric-truck fleet mandate is being repealed — you don't need to buy an EV.
Recover refrigerant before scrapping a fridge/AC (EPA §608 + CA Certified Appliance Recycler), and never landfill e-waste or universal waste.
For informational purposes only. These are general guidelines to help you plan a run — not an official disposal guide or legal advice. Hours, accepted materials, fees, and rules change often and vary by load, so always confirm directly with the facility and follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.