How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in South Pasadena?

Book online with Athens or call the number on the city's page at least 24 hours ahead. Put items at the curb by 6 am on pickup day.

What won't South Pasadena's bulky pickup take?

Athens Services lists these as not accepted: construction debris, electronic waste and hazardous materials.

How much does bulky pickup cost in South Pasadena?

No additional charge for residents; commercial customers pay.

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 South Pasadena

The short answer

Athens Services and the City of South Pasadena launched a bulky-item program in July 2025. Single-family and multifamily units get one pickup per calendar quarter, up to four a year, with up to 5 items each, at no additional charge. Book at least 24 hours ahead.

Source: City of South Pasadena, checked Nov 2026

South Pasadena’s program at a glance

Run by: Athens Services
What you get: 4 free pickups a year (1 per quarter), up to 5 items each
How to book: Book online with Athens or call the number on the city's page at least 24 hours ahead. Put items at the curb by 6 am on pickup day.
Booking page: athensservices.com
Fees: No additional charge for residents; commercial customers pay.

What it takes and what it doesn’t

Listed as accepted

mattresses
furniture
appliances

Listed as not accepted

construction debris
electronic waste
hazardous materials

Other rules worth knowing

Multifamily tenants must coordinate pickups with their property owner or HOA.
Source: southpasadenaca.gov, checked Nov 2026

Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest South Pasadena

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.

Scholl Canyon Landfill
Landfill · Glendale · Open
Residents only
Source: lacsd.org, 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 San Gabriel 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 South Pasadena 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.

Bulky item pickup in South Pasadena