The short answer
Republic Services gives Compton residents in single-family or multi-family homes one free bulky pickup per quarter, with up to 6 items including electronics. Schedule at least 48 hours before collection. Don't set items in the curb or alley without scheduling.
Source: Republic Services, checked Nov 2026
Compton’s program at a glance
- Run by
- Republic Services
- What you get
- 4 free pickups a year (1 per quarter), up to 6 items each
- How to book
- Call Republic Services at (800) 299-4898 at least 48 hours before collection.
- Booking line
- (800) 299-4898
- Fees
- Extra pickups are available for a fee; the amount isn't published.
Not published on the pages we checked: what the program won't take. Call Republic Services to confirm.
What it takes and what it doesn’t
Listed as accepted
- electronics
Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest Compton
If you have a truck and would rather take it in, these sites take loads from the public. Check hours, fees and ID rules on their pages first.
Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
Transfer station · Downey · Open
Open to the public
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
California Waste Services (Downtown LA)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Open to the public
Source: californiawasteservices.com, checked Nov 2026
CLARTS (Central LA transfer station)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Residents only
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
More sites, fees and hours: dumps and transfer stations near Gateway Cities and the full LA and Orange County dump directory.
When the city pickup doesn’t fit
The program works when the items are at the curb and can wait for the pickup day. If they're still inside, upstairs or in the backyard, you're over the limit, or you need them gone sooner, we carry them out and haul them away. Pricing starts at $190; see junk removal in Compton or single-item pickup.
Sources (checked Nov 2026)
Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.