The short answer
Republic Services, which the city lists as Allied Waste, picks up bulky items at Hawthorne homes with cart service. You get 4 free pickups a year. Schedule first, and put items at the curb only after you have a pickup date.
Source: Republic Services, checked Nov 2026
Sources disagree: Republic's guide says a maximum of 5 items per pickup; the City of Hawthorne's page says 64 cubic feet per pickup. Confirm with Republic Services before you set anything out.
Hawthorne’s program at a glance
- Run by
- Republic Services (Allied Waste)
- What you get
- 4 free pickups a year
- How to book
- Call Republic (Allied Waste) at (888) 742-5234 or schedule on Republic's Hawthorne page. Put items at the curb only after scheduling.
- Booking line
- (888) 742-5234
- Booking page
- republicservices.com
- Fees
- Extra pickups are available for a fee; the amount isn't published.
Not published on the pages we checked: how far ahead to book and what the program won't take. Call Republic Services (Allied Waste) to confirm.
Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne 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.