Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
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Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection Couches, sofas, love seats, chairs, tables, bookcases and bed frames are named on the hauler's bulky item list, so a household piece that will not fit the cart leaves on a free bulky pickup. No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal for the regular collection day.
City collection Mattresses and box springs are on the hauler's accepted bulky item list, and the collection is free and unlimited for residential and multi-family customers. No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal for the regular collection day.
City collection Stoves, washers and refrigerators are named on the bulky item list, and the guidelines ask for refrigerator doors to be removed before the unit goes out. Utility rebates for an unwanted appliance are worth checking first. No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal for the regular collection day.
City collection Residential and multi-family customers get free unlimited on-call bulky item collections, with each pickup scheduled by appointment and the items placed curbside on the regular service day. No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Monterey Park's residential trash, recycling and organics service runs through Ware Disposal under an exclusive city franchise, and residential and multi-family customers get free unlimited on-call bulky item pickups by appointment on their regular collection day. Electronic waste is not a bulky item and is collected four times a year at no charge, while household chemicals and electronics go free to Los Angeles County roundups and collection centers.
Couches, sofas, love seats, chairs, tables, bookcases and bed frames are named on the hauler's bulky item list, so a household piece that will not fit the cart leaves on a free bulky pickup.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal for the regular collection day.
When & how
Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 or email mpinfo@waredisposal.com to schedule, then place the items curbside for the regular service day.
Get it ready
Wait until Ware Disposal confirms the pickup before setting anything out, and keep hazardous waste, batteries, dirt, bags of mixed trash, medical waste and construction debris out of the pile.
Mattresses and box springs are on the hauler's accepted bulky item list, and the collection is free and unlimited for residential and multi-family customers.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal for the regular collection day.
When & how
Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 or email mpinfo@waredisposal.com to schedule the pickup for your regular service day.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry, set it curbside only after the pickup is confirmed, and leave it clear of the carts.
Stoves, washers and refrigerators are named on the bulky item list, and the guidelines ask for refrigerator doors to be removed before the unit goes out. Utility rebates for an unwanted appliance are worth checking first.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal for the regular collection day.
When & how
Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 or email mpinfo@waredisposal.com to schedule the pickup.
Get it ready
Take the doors off a refrigerator before it is set out, empty the unit, and keep automotive fluids and other hazardous material out of the appliance.
Electronic waste is not a bulky item. Ware Disposal collects it free four times a year for residential customers, and Los Angeles County also runs free roundups and collection centers.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free residential electronic waste collection four times a year through Ware Disposal, and free drop-off at Los Angeles County roundups and S.A.F.E. collection centers for residents of the City and County of Los Angeles.
When & how
Call Ware Disposal at 877-714-9273 to book one of the four yearly pickups, or take the device to a Los Angeles County roundup or collection center.
Get it ready
Remove data from computers, phones and drives before handover, and keep televisions, monitors and printers out of the trash cart, the recycling cart and the bulky pile, because electronic waste is not collected as a bulky item.
Construction and demolition debris is refused at the curb and in the containers. Monterey Park requires projects to recycle at least 65 percent of their waste and to file a debris management report.
City cost & eligibility
No container rate is published. Athens Services at 888-336-6100 and Ware Disposal at 877-714-9273 are the city's franchise collectors for project service, so confirm the container size and the price with the collector before the work starts.
When & how
Order the container from a franchise collector, or submit the self-haul part of the debris management report before final inspection when the material is hauled away by the applicant.
Get it ready
Complete Part One of the debris management report for residential or commercial work and keep the receipt from the franchise collector, add Part Two for self-hauled material, and separate concrete, wood, drywall, asphalt shingles and asphalt pavement for recycling.
Exercise equipment is not named on the city bulky list or on the hauler's guidelines sheet, so a treadmill, weight machine or bench has to be confirmed before it is set out.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm the machine with Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 before set-out. If it is accepted, it goes on the free bulky pickup for your regular service day.
When & how
Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 and describe the machine before booking the pickup.
Get it ready
Give the size and weight when you call, and keep the frame off the curb until the pickup is confirmed.
Residential and multi-family customers get free unlimited on-call bulky item collections, with each pickup scheduled by appointment and the items placed curbside on the regular service day.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, scheduled by appointment with Ware Disposal.
When & how
Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 or email mpinfo@waredisposal.com to book each pickup.
Get it ready
Do not set items out before Ware Disposal confirms the pickup, keep the pile to the accepted list, and leave hazardous waste, batteries, dirt or soil, bags of mixed trash, medical waste and construction debris out of it.
Bulky items are collected by appointment on your regular trash service day. Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 first and do not set anything out until the pickup is confirmed.
Ware Disposal takes residential electronic waste four times a year at no charge. Call 877-714-9273 to book one of those collections, or use a Los Angeles County roundup or collection center.
State law bars hazardous material from the carts, and the city asks residents not to put bulky items, construction debris, electronic waste or automotive parts in them.
Construction projects have to document that at least 65 percent of the waste is reused or recycled, with Part One of the debris management report for franchise collection and Part Two for a self-hauled load before final inspection.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
A household with a couch, mattress, appliance or other large item that will not fit in the cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free unlimited on-call bulky item collection for residential and multi-family customers, by appointment on the regular trash service day.
Arrange it
Call Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 or email mpinfo@waredisposal.com, then place the items curbside once the pickup is confirmed.
Hazardous waste such as paint, oil and pesticides, batteries, dirt or soil, bags of mixed waste, medical waste, construction and demolition debris and tires are not collected. Electronic waste is not a bulky item and is scheduled separately.
A household or contractor with construction, demolition or renovation material that the curbside collection refuses.
Cost & conditions
No container rate is published. Ask Athens Services at 888-336-6100 or Ware Disposal at 877-714-9273 for the container size, the disposal charge and the availability at the address.
Arrange it
Contact the franchise collector to arrange the container and to obtain the receipt that Part One of the debris management report requires.
Only the city's franchise collectors may serve a commercial or industrial address, with a self-haul exception under the debris management program. At least 65 percent of project waste has to be reused or recycled, and the final report needs weight tickets from the recycling facilities used.
City and county household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off
Washington Blvd. S.A.F.E. Collection Center
2649 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles
Used motor oil and filters, paint and solvents, electronic waste including computers, televisions and cell phones, household cleaning products, car and household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, home generated sharps, and unused medicine other than controlled substances.
Residents of the City and County of Los Angeles only, with no business or commercial waste. Collection is suspended during rainy weather and the centers close on holidays observed by the City of Los Angeles. It is illegal to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste, waste is collected with its containers, drivers stay inside the vehicle, and data should be removed from electronic devices before disposal. Ammunition, explosives, radioactive material, medical or biological waste, marine flares, tires, green waste, laboratory waste, bulky items such as furniture and large appliances, and recyclables are refused.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No charge. Free to residents of the City and County of Los Angeles at the S.A.F.E. collection centers, with no charge for the household material on the accepted list.
Los Angeles County household hazardous and electronic waste roundups
Saturday roundups at rotating locations across Los Angeles County
Motor oil and filters, brake, transmission and other automotive fluids, gasoline with cans not returned, paint and paint thinners, turpentine, acid or lye cleaners, pesticides and herbicides, household and car batteries, pool chemicals, and electronics such as computers and CPUs.
Los Angeles County residents only. Explosives, ammunition, radioactive materials, trash, tires and business waste are refused. Bring items in a sturdy box and preferably in their original labeled containers, never mix products, be prepared to leave the containers, and stay inside the transport limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds.
Saturday events listed on the county calendar, generally from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; check the current date, city and hours before traveling.
No charge. Free to Los Angeles County residents at the county's one-day household hazardous and electronic waste roundups.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Are mattresses collected at the curb in Monterey Park?+
Yes. Mattresses and box springs are named on the hauler's bulky item list, the residential bulky collection is free and unlimited, and the pickup happens on your regular trash service day once Ware Disposal confirms it at 626-225-2400.Official guidance
Can a refrigerator go out with bulky items?+
Yes, with the doors removed. Refrigerators, stoves and washers are on the hauler's bulky item list, and the guidelines sheet asks for refrigerator doors to be taken off before the unit is set out. Schedule the pickup at 626-225-2400.Official guidance
How do I dispose of a television in Monterey Park?+
Electronic waste is not a bulky item. Ware Disposal collects residential electronic waste free four times a year at 877-714-9273, and Los Angeles County runs free roundups and collection centers that take televisions, monitors and computers.Official guidance
Is there a limit on bulky item pickups in Monterey Park?+
No. Residential and multi-family customers get free unlimited on-call bulky item collections through Ware Disposal. Each pickup is scheduled at 626-225-2400 or mpinfo@waredisposal.com, and the items go curbside on your regular trash service day.Official guidance
