What to do with garage sale leftovers in Los Angeles
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After a sale in Los Angeles, give what's left to neighbors through a Buy Nothing group, book a free charity or city pickup, or take it to a drop-off. Each option below links to the organization's own page, with the date we last checked it. Hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Give it away to neighbors
Buy Nothing groups are for giving things to neighbors, free. Selling, trading and advertising aren't allowed, so post each thing as a gift rather than promoting your sale. You join the group for where you live.
Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app)Free
Neighbors give things away for free. No selling, trading, bartering, advertising or marketing, so it suits leftovers you'd give away, not promoting a sale.
Join through the Buy Nothing app (share with people nearby), or create a Buy Nothing account, go to Settings and pick your official local Facebook group from 'Registered Buy Nothing Groups'.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
Pickup from your home
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles ReStoresCost varies
Takes good furniture, appliances under 8 years old, flat-screen TVs and building materials. Pickup costs $50, drop-off is free, and it refuses mattresses, clothes, kids' items and anything broken.
Book a pickup online or call (424) 246-3637 ($50 fee), or drop off free at any ReStore.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup)Free
Free curbside pickup of bagged clothes and small household goods for veterans' charities, listed as serving Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. No large furniture, mattresses, big appliances or TVs.
Schedule online at pickupplease.org, then leave labelled bags or boxes outside on the pickup day.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles: free donation pickupFree
Free donation pickup from a Catholic charity serving LA, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The pages we fetched don't say which items it takes.
Call 1-800-974-3571 to arrange a free donation pickup.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org)Free
Free home pickup of furniture, clothes and working appliances, though accepted items vary by local center. No broken or gas appliances, TVs older than 5 years, or paint and chemicals.
Enter your ZIP in the 'Schedule a pickup' box on satruck.org, or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
LA County unincorporated areas: bulky item pickup through your haulerFree
For homes in Unincorporated Los Angeles County
Most homes in unincorporated LA County get up to four free bulky pickups a year from their contracted hauler. The exact allowance depends on your district.
Call the waste hauler that collects your trash (it's on your bill) to book a pickup.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
LA Sanitation (LASAN) bulky item pickupFree
For homes in Los Angeles
Free, unlimited curbside pickup on trash day for City of LA homes with 1 to 4 units that LASAN serves. It won't take paint, chemicals, building materials or commercial appliances.
Book at least one business day before your trash day on MyLA311, through the online service request form, or by calling 1-800-773-2489.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
LASAN free monthly bulky item drop-off eventsFree
For homes in Los Angeles
A once-a-month free drop-off at five City yards, for when you can't wait for your trash-day pickup.
Bring items on the monthly Saturday (Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 12 in 2026), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to one of five yards: Sun Valley, Northridge, San Pedro, West LA (Stoner Ave) or Central LA (E. Washington Blvd).
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
Drop-off
Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council, California)Free
Statewide free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating sites, with retailer take-back on delivery. Delivery fees may still apply, and some sites set limits.
Find a participating drop-off site in the Bye Bye Mattress 'Find a Facility' directory, or ask your retailer to take the old one back when a new mattress is delivered.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
Goodwill Southern California (LA area)Free
Free drop-off for clothes, small appliances, furnishings, computers and books in good condition. The donate page says it has no pickup service, although the menu links to a ReSupply pickup page.
Drop off at any of the 80+ stores or 40+ attended donation centers; attendants unload and give a receipt.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
LA County Household Hazardous and E-Waste Collection Program (CleanLA)Free
Free countywide drop-off events and centers for hazardous waste and electronics. Solar panels aren't accepted.
Pick a free Saturday collection event or a permanent center from the CleanLA calendar, or call (888) CLEAN-LA.
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LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers (household hazardous waste and e-waste)Free
Free weekend drop-off for paint, chemicals, batteries, bulbs and electronics. Open to City and LA County residents, up to 15 gallons or 125 lb per visit.
Drive to any of the seven S.A.F.E. Centers on a Saturday or Sunday (most open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.); no appointment is mentioned for residents.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
Junk haulers (paid)
1-800-GOT-JUNK?Paid
Paid junk removal that takes almost anything non-hazardous. It has a San Diego location page; LA and Orange County coverage wasn't confirmed.
Book online or call 1-800-468-5865.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingPaid
Paid junk removal priced by how much truck space your items fill. Its California page lists San Diego locations; LA and Orange County weren't confirmed.
Book online or call 833-626-1326 for a free on-site estimate.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
LoadUpPaid
Paid on-demand junk removal with an upfront online price. Same-day or next-day pickup if booked before noon, with pages for San Diego and Los Angeles.
Book online on goloadup.com to get an upfront price.
Checked October 10, 2026 on their own page
What goes where
From each organization's own list of what it takes. Ask before you load the car if it's something big.
- Furniture
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles ReStores · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · LA County unincorporated areas: bulky item pickup through your hauler · LA Sanitation (LASAN) bulky item pickup · LASAN free monthly bulky item drop-off events · Goodwill Southern California (LA area) · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving · LoadUp
- Mattresses
- The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · LA County unincorporated areas: bulky item pickup through your hauler · LA Sanitation (LASAN) bulky item pickup · LASAN free monthly bulky item drop-off events · Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council, California) · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · LoadUp
- Appliances
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles ReStores · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · LA County unincorporated areas: bulky item pickup through your hauler · Goodwill Southern California (LA area) · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving · LoadUp
- Electronics
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles ReStores · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · LA County unincorporated areas: bulky item pickup through your hauler · LA Sanitation (LASAN) bulky item pickup · Goodwill Southern California (LA area) · LA County Household Hazardous and E-Waste Collection Program (CleanLA) · LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers (household hazardous waste and e-waste) · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
- Clothes and shoes
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Goodwill Southern California (LA area)
- Books
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Goodwill Southern California (LA area)
- Housewares and decor
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles ReStores · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Goodwill Southern California (LA area) · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving · LoadUp
- Paint and chemicals
- LA County Household Hazardous and E-Waste Collection Program (CleanLA) · LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers (household hazardous waste and e-waste)
Other areas: San Diego · Orange County · The general guide
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