The short answer
WM picks up bulky items and e-waste in Gardena. WM's 2026 guide allows 4 free pickups a year of up to 3 cubic yards each. Book by 2:30 pm the day before your service day.
Source: WM, checked Nov 2026
Sources disagree: WM's 2026 guide allows up to 3 cubic yards per pickup, booked by 2:30 pm the day before; the City's February 2025 FAQ says a maximum of 2 large household items or 300 lb, booked before noon the day before. Confirm with WM before you set anything out.
Gardena’s program at a glance
- Run by
- WM
- What you get
- 4 free pickups a year, up to 3 cubic yards each
- How to book
- Call WM Customer Service at (310) 366-7600 by 2:30 pm the day before your service day.
- Booking line
- (310) 366-7600
- Fees
- Extra pickups or items cost a small fee. More than 3 cubic yards, or more than 1 pickup per quarter, can bring a surcharge.
What it takes and what it doesn’t
Listed as accepted
- e-waste
Listed as not accepted
- loose trash
- household hazardous waste
- spas
- pianos
- camper shells
- items requiring more than two people to lift
Other rules worth knowing
Spring and fall neighborhood cleanups take extra bulky items and e-waste at no charge on set dates.
Source: wm.com, checked Nov 2026
The City's FAQ also mentions 10 Saturday neighborhood cleanup events with unlimited bulky items.
Source: cityofgardena.org, checked Nov 2026
Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest Gardena
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.
CLARTS (Central LA transfer station)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Residents only
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
California Waste Services (Downtown LA)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Open to the public
Source: californiawasteservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
Transfer station · Downey · Open
Open to the public
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
More sites, fees and hours: dumps and transfer stations near South Bay 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 Gardena 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.