How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Torrance?

Call toll-free (855) 354-5623, Mon to Fri, 7:30am to 5:30pm; there's no online option. Put items out no earlier than 12 hours before pickup, and cancel at least one day ahead if plans change.

What won't Torrance's bulky pickup take?

City of Torrance Public Works (Sanitation) lists these as not accepted: construction debris (wood, concrete, bricks, drywall, wall-to-wall carpet, dirt, tree trunks, plumbing fixtures including water heaters), auto parts (batteries, doors, fenders, motors, gas tanks, tires), household hazardous waste (paint, medicine, sharps, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, mercury thermostats), electronic waste and items needing more than two people (spas, hot tubs, pianos, organs).

How much does bulky pickup cost in Torrance?

Extra large-item collections cost a fee listed on the city's rates page; the amount isn't on the bulky page.

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 Torrance

The short answer

The City of Torrance runs its own Large Item Pick Up program. You get 1 pickup a year with up to 20 items, scheduled on your regular refuse day. Booking is by phone only.

Source: City of Torrance, checked Nov 2026

Torrance’s program at a glance

Run by: City of Torrance Public Works (Sanitation)
What you get: 1 free pickup a year, up to 20 items
How to book: Call toll-free (855) 354-5623, Mon to Fri, 7:30am to 5:30pm; there's no online option. Put items out no earlier than 12 hours before pickup, and cancel at least one day ahead if plans change.
Booking line: (855) 354-5623
Fees: Extra large-item collections cost a fee listed on the city's rates page; the amount isn't on the bulky page.

Not published on the pages we checked: how far ahead to book. Call City of Torrance Public Works (Sanitation) to confirm.

What it takes and what it doesn’t

Listed as accepted

mattresses

Listed as not accepted

construction debris (wood, concrete, bricks, drywall, wall-to-wall carpet, dirt, tree trunks, plumbing fixtures including water heaters)
auto parts (batteries, doors, fenders, motors, gas tanks, tires)
household hazardous waste (paint, medicine, sharps, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, mercury thermostats)
electronic waste
items needing more than two people (spas, hot tubs, pianos, organs)

Other rules worth knowing

Set items where your recycling is collected, at least 5 feet from your carts; crews don't collect from private property.
Source: torranceca.gov, checked Nov 2026
The program pauses during Christmas tree collection.
Source: torranceca.gov, checked Nov 2026

Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest Torrance

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
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

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 Torrance or single-item pickup.

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

City of Torrance

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

Bulky item pickup in Torrance