Junk removal in Downey
Los Angeles County
“Great service, friendly and efficient.”
How does junk removal in Downey work?
Athens Services handles Downey’s carts and curbside pickup; we carry out the rest. Text photos and your address to (562) 219-9266 for a price, from $190.
Junk removal in Downey at a glance
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Region
- Gateway Cities
- Population
- 108,468
- ZIP codes
- 90240, 90241, 90242
- Trash hauler
- Athens Services
Population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate (July 1, 2025), SUB-EST2025_6
Downey: the local facts we work with
Dumps and transfer stations nearest Downey
- Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)Transfer station, Downey
- California Waste Services (Downtown LA)Transfer station, Los Angeles
- Savage Canyon LandfillLandfill, Whittier
- Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. CenterHousehold hazardous waste center, Los Angeles
Call before you go.
Local rules and drop-offs in Downey
Bulky-item pickup
Athens Services, the City’s trash hauler, takes up to five items per bulky pickup in Downey. Neither the City nor Athens says how many free pickups a household gets each year.
To book, go online with Athens or leave a voicemail at (562) 259-1239 ext. 3 that lists every item.
Furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet and bundled yard trimmings (no longer than 4 ft, no wider than 2 ft) qualify. Athens leaves auto parts, dirt, concrete, tile, drywall, rock, loose lumber and hazardous waste behind.
Multi-family buildings can get pickups for a fee; Downey doesn’t post the amount.
A sixth piece, a bathroom’s worth of tile, or a couch that’s still upstairs: text us photos instead of leaving a voicemail.
Drop-offs
Hazardous waste and e-waste
- Downey points residents to the free one-day drive-through LA County and Sanitation Districts events and to the permanent S.A.F.E. Centers. Electronics can’t go in a trash cart.
- Used motor oil, up to 5 gallons at most counters: AutoZone (9920 and 13028 Paramount Blvd), Jiffy Lube (7501 Firestone Blvd and 12556 Lakewood Blvd), O’Reilly (7839 Firestone Blvd) and Pep Boys (10231 Lakewood Blvd).
- Sharps and old medication: drop-off bins at three Sheriff stations, 12335 Civic Center Dr in Norwalk, 5130 N. Clark Ave in Lakewood and 6631 Passons Blvd in Pico Rivera.
Mattresses
- Mattresses and box springs count toward Athens’ five-item pickup.
- Nearby Bye Bye Mattress drop-offs: Paramount Resource Recycling, 7230 Petterson Lane, Paramount (free for California residents, 4 pieces max), and Gateway Mattress, 624 S. Vail Ave., Montebello (residents and businesses).
Illegal dumping
Report dumped junk at 562-904-7194 or with a service request in the Downey App. Downey fines dumping $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second and $500 for each one after that, whether it’s a person or a business.
What Downey is like to work in
Downey incorporated on December 17, 1956, as LA County’s 50th city, and the City notes that no place that size had ever incorporated in the U.S.; today it counts more than 113,000 residents on 12.41 square miles.
Back then the City described its housing as “some of the finest new homes in Southeastern Los Angeles County.”
Aerospace runs through its story: Vultee Aircraft built warplanes here in World War II, and the North American Rockwell plant worked on Apollo, a site now home to the Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey Landing and The Promenade at Downey.
City programs
Composting how-tos and workshops come through smartgardening.com or Downey Public Works at 562-904-7102.
What we haul in Downey
Each links to the Downey page for that job.
- Furniture removal in Downey
- Appliance removal in Downey
- Same-day junk removal in Downey
- House cleanout in Downey
- Garage cleanout in Downey
- Hoarding cleanout in Downey
- Office cleanout in Downey
- Commercial cleanout in Downey
- Hot tub removal in Downey
- Shed removal in Downey
- Small demolition in Downey
- Construction debris removal in Downey
- Yard waste removal in Downey
- Mattress removal in Downey
- Estate cleanout in Downey
What customers say
Reviews from cities near Downey first, then from across our service area.
Very great and professional. Isaiah came quickly and his team were so efficient and fast removing my aunt's old furniture from her 3rd story apartment. The team arrived on time. I would highly recommend this company!
Great service, friendly and efficient. This move couldn't be done without them. They offer affordable rates. I am very thankful for the service they provide.
Isaiah, was very professional and courteous. The staff even went out of their way to pickup some extra items the next day for a very reasonable price. Communication was no issue and they were very reliable. I will definitely go to them from now on.
Isaiah and his team were amazing!! His team went ham on getting it all done and was great at communicating! He made himself available right away and was fair on his quote! They delivered on everything he committed to! Thank you so much and definitely would recommend Roa Solution Junk Removal!
They were fast and helpful and stayed in communication about when they would be arriving to pick up the item
If I had a 10 star rating for this company they would get it 100% I highly recommend Roa Solutions i got affordable rate and I gave extra they helped me so much. The garage was spotless when they were done. Professional respectful I am totally grateful for this company and again I highly recommend them. Affordable and trustworthy. No regrets. Thank you to the 3 wonderful hard working men who were so kind. That meant so much to me. This was a childhood home of my 93 yr old aunt who suddenly was hospitalized and still there i am in the process of selling the home and the memories that were taken away this afternoon. Thank you so much. Many blessings to you all.
Downey and nearby
Downey: questions
Do you pick up junk in Downey?
Yes, all of Downey (Gateway Cities, LA County).
Does Downey have a free bulky-item pickup?
Not published; up to 5 items each, through Athens Services. Anything bigger or sooner, text us photos. City of Downey (source) →
Which Downey ZIP codes do you cover?
All of them: 90240, 90241, 90242.
Who picks up trash in Downey?
Athens Services. Hauler source →
Get a quote in Downey
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