How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Downey?

Book online with Athens, or leave a voicemail on the bulky-item line at (562) 259-1239, ext. 3, listing each item.

How much does bulky pickup cost in Downey?

Not stated for single-family homes. Multi-family pickups carry a fee; the amount isn't published.

What if my items are inside, or I can't wait for the pickup day?

City and hauler crews collect from the curb on their schedule. We carry items out from inside, upstairs or the backyard, often the same or next day, starting at $190.

Bulky Item Pickup in Downey

The short answer

Athens Services, which replaced CalMet Services, picks up bulky items in Downey. Each pickup takes up to 5 items. The city page doesn't say how many free pickups you get a year.

Source: City of Downey, checked Nov 2026

Sources disagree: the City of Downey's page lists the bulky-item line as (562) 259-1239, the same number CalMet Services used before Athens Services took over. Confirm with Athens Services before you set anything out.

Downey’s program at a glance

Run by: Athens Services
What you get: Not published; up to 5 items each
How to book: Book online with Athens, or leave a voicemail on the bulky-item line at (562) 259-1239, ext. 3, listing each item.
Booking line: (562) 259-1239
Fees: Not stated for single-family homes. Multi-family pickups carry a fee; the amount isn't published.

Not published on the pages we checked: how many free pickups you get a year, how far ahead to book and what the program won't take. Call Athens Services to confirm.

What it takes and what it doesn’t

Listed as accepted

furniture
mattresses
box springs
carpet
bundled yard trimmings (max 4 ft long, 2 ft diameter)

Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest Downey

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
Savage Canyon Landfill
Landfill · Whittier · Open
Residents only
Source: cityofwhittier.org, 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 Downey or single-item pickup.

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

City of Downey

Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.

Bulky item pickup in Downey