South Whittier, California

Bulk junk removal
in South Whittier.

Bags, boxes and the last things left to clear, gone from the curb. Choose what’s going, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.

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What is ready to go?

First item / additional item

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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

Choose items or browse the full catalog.

Two separate tied household bags and one filled box grouped outside an open doorway, with the entrance kept clear.
Two bags. One filled box. Count what goes, then book it together.

Finish clearing the space

The last few things still deserve a pickup.

You have decided what is going. Now give those bags and boxes a pickup day, with a price you can see before anyone arrives.

The move is nearly done.

Book the unwanted bags and boxes left after packing. Choose an available pickup day before you hand back the keys, and arrange to have them outside.

The clear-out can be finished.

You do not need a whole house of junk. Select the bags, boxes and larger items you actually have. Your combined price is shown online.

You want to know it is handled.

When the next collection does not fit your plans, choose a Dropcurb pickup day. Updates keep you informed, and completion photos show when the booked items are gone.

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A clear count. An exact price.

Count the bags and boxes, not everything inside.

A few simple choices turn a mixed pile into a clear booking. No need to estimate how much of a truck it might fill.

Filled bags and boxes

Count each trash bag or filled household box. Books and media go by the box. Clothes, bedding and shoes go by the filled bag. Toys packed together have a Box of toys choice. Ask us about unusually heavy or oversized bags and boxes first.

Empty cardboard and containers

Empty cardboard is a different choice: choose single empty boxes or tied bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Compacted bales have their own weight-based choices and require loading-dock access. A Storage bin choice covers the empty bin itself; ask us to confirm the contents if they are going too.

Furniture and other larger items

Add the actual larger item alongside your bags and boxes, such as a sofa, chair or mattress. It has its own price and preparation. Keep construction materials and items needing special handling out of ordinary household bags.

Bulk junk removal prices in South Whittier

First item / additional item

  • Trash bag$59 / $10
  • Filled household box$59 / $15
  • Bag of clothes & bedding$59 / $10
  • Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
  • 10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
  • Box of toys$89 / $29
  • Dumpster Bag$300 / $250

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.

Choose my items

Ready for pickup

Bring the booked items together outside.

You handle sorting and getting things out of the home or building. We load and haul away the items on your booking from an accessible outdoor spot.

Book by 2pm at the pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates shown at checkout. Pickup is booked for a day, not an exact arrival time. Confirm any short building-access window with us before booking.

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.

Text us about your setup
  1. Count it before you book.

    Add the bags, boxes and separate larger items, then choose an available day. Have an unusual pile or uncertain contents? Send a photo before booking so we can help with the choices.

  2. Make the handoff easy.

    Bag or box small household items as much as possible. Keep the booked items together, separate from anything staying. Follow your confirmation for when they need to be outside and accessible.

  3. Show us what goes.

    Add photos and clear pickup-location notes on your order page. You do not need to be home when everything is outside and accessible. We send pickup updates and completion photos.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Bulk junk removal in South Whittier: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Requested bulky item pickup

Accepted with preparation

Athens removes bulky items, including major appliances and furniture, on request only through a Bulky Item Request. Bulky items and electronics must not be placed in the trash containers, and the hauler states that doing so may cause an interruption in service.

City cost & eligibility
The local page publishes no bulky item fee. The county mattress program states that most county haulers serving unincorporated areas, the garbage disposal districts and the residential franchise areas provide free bulky item pickup for mattresses, furniture and appliances, so confirm whether the pickup is covered and what the limits are with Athens at (888) 336-6100.
When & how
Submit a Bulky Item Request with Athens, or call customer service at (888) 336-6100, and set the items out only for the appointed day. Customer service answers Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Get it ready
Keep bulky items out of the carts, because the hauler may interrupt service for a cart that contains them, and keep the pile clear of the travel path. Automobile parts, construction and demolition debris such as dirt, concrete, tile, drywall and rock, hazardous waste, and loose or scattered building material and lumber are not accepted in a bulky pickup.
Unincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling servicesBulky item pickup request formCountywide mattress recycling program

Mattresses and box springs

Accepted with preparation

Los Angeles County runs a countywide mattress recycling program with the Mattress Recycling Council, and it lists several free options: the hauler bulky pickup, nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, free county mattress collection events, and retailer take back that California law requires when a new mattress is delivered.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free options from the county mattress recycling program: a bulky item pickup through the waste hauler serving the unincorporated area, drop off at one of nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, a county mattress collection event, or retailer take back required by California law when a new mattress is delivered. Mattresses and box springs are not accepted from commercial business haulers.
When & how
Request the haulers' bulky item pickup, use the county locator to find the nearest permanent mattress collection center, check the county mattress collection event calendar, or arrange take back with the retailer when a new mattress is delivered.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and keep it out of the curbside carts and off the street, because an abandoned mattress is the illegal dumping problem the county program is designed to prevent. Request the pickup or drop it off rather than leaving it out, and do not send a mattress with a commercial business hauler.
Countywide mattress recycling programBulky item pickup request formUnincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling services

Couches and furniture

Accepted with preparation

Furniture is named in the hauler's own bulky removal statement and in the county's description of the free bulky pickup, so a couch leaves on a requested bulky item collection rather than at the curb on a normal trash day.

City cost & eligibility
No local furniture rate is published. The county states that most unincorporated area haulers provide free bulky item pickup for furniture, so confirm the pickup and its limits with Athens at (888) 336-6100 before booking.
When & how
Submit a Bulky Item Request or call Athens at (888) 336-6100, then put the piece out only for the appointed day rather than on a regular collection day.
Get it ready
Keep the piece out of the carts, take off cushions and loose parts, and keep it clear of the sidewalk and the travel path for the trucks. Donate furniture that is still usable, because the hauler encourages reuse and donation before disposal.
Unincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling servicesCountywide mattress recycling program

Washers, dryers and other appliances

Accepted with preparation

The hauler's bulky request form lists microwave ovens, air conditioners, dishwashers, washers and dryers, freezers, refrigerators, kitchen stoves and water heaters, and the local page states that Athens removes major appliances on request.

City cost & eligibility
No appliance rate is published locally. The county states that most unincorporated area haulers provide free bulky item pickup for appliances, so confirm the pickup and any limit on the number of appliances with Athens at (888) 336-6100.
When & how
Submit a Bulky Item Request for the appliance, then set it out on the appointed day. Customer service answers Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Get it ready
Empty the unit, secure the doors, and take off hoses and cords before the pickup. Keep appliances out of every cart, and do not take them to a county household hazardous waste collection point, because white goods such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines are refused there.
Bulky item pickup request formUnincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling servicesHousehold hazardous waste collection centers and events

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

For a requested bulky pickup

Submit the Bulky Item Request with Athens first, then put the items out only for the appointed day. Keep bulky items and electronics out of the carts, because the hauler states that a cart containing them may interrupt service, and keep automobile parts, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste and loose building material out of the pile entirely.

Unincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling servicesBulky item pickup request form

For your Dropcurb pickup

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.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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Los Angeles County Public Works with Athens Services

Request a bulky item pickup from Athens

A South Whittier household with furniture, a mattress, an appliance or another large item that will not fit in a cart.

Cost & conditions
The local page publishes no bulky item fee, while the county states that most haulers serving unincorporated areas provide free bulky item pickup for mattresses, furniture and appliances. Confirm the pickup and any limits with Athens at (888) 336-6100.
Arrange it
Submit a Bulky Item Request or call Athens, then set the items out for the appointed day rather than on a normal collection day.

The pickup is by request only, so a pile left out without an appointment can conflict with the county container placement ordinance. Automobile parts, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste, and loose or scattered building material and lumber are refused.

Open the Athens bulky item request form

Los Angeles County Public Works with Athens Services

Use a free county mattress recycling option

A household with a mattress or box spring that is still usable enough to recycle and does not want to pay for disposal.

Cost & conditions
No charge. Free through the countywide mattress recycling program: a bulky item pickup with the area hauler, nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, county mattress collection events, and retailer take back required by California law when a new mattress is delivered. Commercial business hauler loads are not accepted.
Arrange it
Use the county locator for the nearest permanent mattress collection center, check the county event calendar, request the hauler pickup, or arrange take back with the retailer on delivery of a new mattress.

The permanent centers and events are spread across the county, so check the locator for the closest site rather than assuming one is nearby, and do not leave a mattress out on the street because the program exists to stop that practice.

Open the Los Angeles County mattress recycling program

Taking it somewhere yourself?

South Whittier households mostly stay with the hauler. Request a bulky item pickup from Athens at (888) 336-6100 for furniture, a mattress or an appliance, and use the county mattress recycling program if a free drop off or retailer take back is easier. Paint, solvents, batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, medical waste, medicines, used motor oil and electronic waste go to the free Los Angeles County collection events, permanent centers or S.A.F.E. centers, with a trip limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds and a refusal list that includes trash, tires and white goods. Construction and demolition material has no curbside route at all, so the container comes from Athens, and nothing hazardous should ever be left out with a cart. Unincorporated Whittier residential waste and recycling servicesCountywide mattress recycling programHousehold hazardous waste collection centers and eventsTrash collection in unincorporated areas and the container placement ordinance

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Bulk junk removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in South Whittier.

How much does bulk junk removal cost in South Whittier?

A trash bag is $59 as the first item and $10 additional. A filled household box is $59 as the first item. Add your actual items and quantities to see the combined price before booking. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; any applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Can you pick up bags of junk today?

Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Available dates appear at checkout. Have the booked bags and boxes outside and accessible according to your confirmation. You receive pickup updates and completion photos; the booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time.

Do I count every object inside a bag or box?

No. Count the filled bags or boxes using the matching choice. Books and media go in Filled household box; clothes, bedding and shoes go in Bag of clothes & bedding; packed toys have a Box of toys choice. Empty cardboard is separate, with individual empty boxes and bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Heavy, oversized or unusual contents need a photo review before booking.

Can you pick up a small loose pile of household junk?

Yes. Estimate how many trash bags the small household pile would fill, and bag or box as much as possible. Select furniture and other larger items separately. There is no extra charge just because the pile is loose. Send a photo first if the count or contents are unclear. A household Dumpster Bag choice does not accept construction debris.

Can I book bags, boxes and furniture together?

Yes. Select the bags and boxes, then add each larger item using its own catalog choice. The booking shows one combined price for the selected items. Move everything to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup; indoor carrying and sorting are not included. Keep anything you want to retain apart from the booked items and identify what goes in your photos and notes.

How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in South Whittier?

Submit a Bulky Item Request to Athens Services, or call (888) 336-6100. The pickup is by request only, so nothing should go to the curb before the appointed day, and bulky items and electronics in a cart can interrupt service. Automobile parts, construction debris, hazardous waste and loose building material are refused, and the county states that most unincorporated area haulers provide the pickup free.Official guidance

How do I recycle a mattress in South Whittier?

The county mattress recycling program lists free options. Request a bulky item pickup through Athens at (888) 336-6100, use the county locator for one of nearly twenty permanent mattress recycling collection centers, attend a county mattress collection event, or use the retailer take back that California law requires when a new mattress is delivered. Commercial business hauler loads are not accepted.Official guidance

Will South Whittier collect a couch at the curb?

Yes, but only on a requested bulky item pickup. Athens removes bulky items including furniture on request through a Bulky Item Request or by calling (888) 336-6100, and furniture is one of the items the county says unincorporated area haulers pick up free. A couch left out without a request can also violate the county's container placement ordinance.Official guidance

Where do South Whittier appliances go?

An appliance leaves on a requested bulky item pickup. The Athens bulky request form accepts microwave ovens, air conditioners, dishwashers, washers and dryers, freezers, refrigerators, kitchen stoves and water heaters, and the local page says Athens removes major appliances on request. County household hazardous waste collection refuses white goods, so the bulky pickup is the route.Official guidance

What does South Whittier charge to get rid of a large item?

The county states that most haulers serving unincorporated areas provide free bulky item pickup for mattresses, furniture and appliances, while the local Athens page publishes no fee, so confirm the pickup with Athens at (888) 336-6100. Mattress recycling is free through the county program, and the county household hazardous waste events and centers are free for county residents. Dropcurb prices a pickup separately and shows the total before payment.Official guidance

Who collects trash in South Whittier?

South Whittier is an unincorporated community, so Los Angeles County Public Works runs the franchise and Athens Services has been the hauler for South Whittier and the neighboring unincorporated communities since September 1, 2025. Athens customer service answers at (888) 336-6100, and the collection day changes effective Monday, October 5, 2026.Official guidance

When can containers go out in an unincorporated area?

The county code bars putting solid waste or a container at the collection point before 5:00 p.m. of the day before the scheduled collection, and bars leaving a container out after 8:00 p.m. on the day of actual collection or more than two hours after collection, whichever is later. Athens asks for the carts out by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day with the wheels against the curb.Official guidance

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