How to Request Bulky and Abandoned Item Collection

The Resource Recovery and Recycling Division provides bulky item collection Monday through Friday.  Bulky items are limited to those large items that do not fit into a refuse container, such as: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, furniture, mattresses, and similar items.

No yard waste, construction debris, or hazardous waste will be collected as part of the bulky item collection process.

For construction debris, click here.  For hazardous waste disposal, click here. To see a breakdown of what materials belong in which container click here.

This service is available to both residential and commercial customers.  Each residential unit is allocated up to three bulky item pick-ups a year at no cost, which include up to five items per pick-up.  

We also provide the collection of abandoned items that have been left out on the street or in an alley.

Please allow up to one week for items to be collected.

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  1. To request bulky item collection service by email:

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    1. Move your items to the front curb or to the alley behind your property and clearly label them for pick-up (note "For City Pick-up") prior to calling.
    2. Email 311@santamonica.gov to arrange for a pick-up and for additional information. Please include your address, unit number (if you live in an apartment or condominium), phone number, a description of the item or items, and whether they have been placed in the alley or curbside in the email. A customer service agent will contact you to to confirm your request or follow up with any questions.
    3. Please allow up to one week for your items to be collected.

  2. To report abandoned items by email:

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    1. Email 311@santamonica.gov. The email should include the location address and a description of the item or items.
    2. Please allow up to one week for the items to be collected.

  1. To request bulky item collection service by phone:

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    1. Move your items to the front curb or to the alley behind your property and clearly label them for pick-up (note "For City Pick-up") prior to calling.
    2. Call (866) 311-7266 to arrange for a pick-up and for additional information.  Please have your address, unit number (if you live in an apartment or condominium), a description of the item or items, and whether they have been placed in the alley or curbside available for the customer service agent.
    3. Please allow up to one week for your items to be collected.

  2. To report abandoned items by phone:

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    1. Call (866) 311-7266.  Please have the location address and a description of the item or items ready to give to the customer service agent.
    2. Please allow up to one week for the items to be collected.

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