The short answer
Republic Services gives San Fernando residents 6 bulky pickups a year, with about 3 large items per request. Republic also runs quarterly bulky-item drop-offs at the Civic Center parking lot.
Source: City of San Fernando, checked Nov 2026
San Fernando’s program at a glance
- Run by
- Republic Services
- What you get
- 6 free pickups a year, about 3 large items each
- How to book
- Call Republic Services at (800) 299-4898 or email DLITLA-WebsiteContactUs@RepublicServices.com.
- Booking line
- (800) 299-4898
Not published on the pages we checked: what extra pickups cost and how far ahead to book. Call Republic Services to confirm.
What it takes and what it doesn’t
Listed as not accepted
- construction materials and demolition debris
- dirt, rock, concrete
- auto parts
- tires
- household or auto batteries
- oils
- paints
- fluorescent lights
- propane tanks
- medicine
- hazardous waste
Other rules worth knowing
Quarterly drop-offs run 8am to 12pm at the Civic Center parking lot (First St and Maclay Ave) with proof of residency; 2026 dates are Feb 21, May 16, Aug 15 and Nov 14.
Source: sanfernando.gov, checked Nov 2026
Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest San Fernando
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.
Landfill · Sylmar · Open
Open to the public
Source: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com, checked Nov 2026
Transfer station · Sun Valley · Open
Open to the public
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Landfill · Glendale · Open
Residents only
Source: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026
More sites, fees and hours: dumps and transfer stations near San Fernando Valley 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 San Fernando 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.