Junk removal in the Gateway Cities
25 places with their own page · Los Angeles County · starts at $190
Where we work in the Gateway Cities
We have a page for each of the 25 cities and communities in the Gateway Cities, from Downey (108,468), Norwalk (97,104), Compton (90,500) and South Gate (90,071). Together their Census estimates come to about 1,228,000 people.
Trash service is split between 8 haulers. Athens Services serves 9 of them, Republic Services serves 4 of them and CR&R Environmental Services serves 2 of them, and the rest have their own. Each runs its own bulky-item rules, listed below.
The closest disposal options open to the public are Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART) in Downey, California Waste Services (Downtown LA) in Los Angeles and Savage Canyon Landfill in Whittier. Or skip the trip: we load it and haul it for you.
Gateway Cities: population, trash hauler and bulky pickup
Population is the latest Census estimate on each place’s page; LA neighborhoods share the City of LA’s program.
| Place | Population | Trash hauler | Free bulky pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | 108,468 | Athens Services | Not published; up to 5 items each |
| Norwalk | 97,104 | Athens Services | Not published: call the hauler |
| Compton | 90,500 | Republic Services | 4 free pickups a year (1 per quarter), up to 6 items each |
| South Gate | 90,071 | WM | 12 free pickups a year (1 a month) |
| Whittier | 85,815 | Athens Services | 4 free pickups a year, up to 3 items each |
| Bellflower | 74,719 | CR&R Environmental Services | Unlimited, free (residential) |
| Lynwood | 63,512 | WM | Not published for single-family homes |
| Montebello | 60,693 | Athens Services | Free, no yearly limit stated |
| Florence-Firestone | 60,690 | Republic Services | Unlimited, weekly on request, free |
| Pico Rivera | 58,915 | NASA Services | 10 free pickups a year |
| South Whittier | 55,650 | Call the city to confirm | Not published: call the hauler |
| Huntington Park | 51,544 | Valley Vista Services | 1 pickup a week, up to 4 items each |
| Paramount | 50,755 | Athens Services | Free, up to 5 items per pickup |
| Cerritos | 46,367 | Athens Services | Free, up to 5 items per request |
| La Mirada | 45,952 | EDCO | Unlimited, free (single-family) |
| Bell Gardens | 37,367 | Athens Services | Not published: call the hauler |
| Bell | 31,625 | Republic Services | 12 month-end pickups a year, up to 5 items each |
| Maywood | 23,600 | Athens Services | Not published: call the hauler |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | Call the city to confirm | Not published: call the hauler |
| Cudahy | 21,445 | Republic Services | Not published: call the hauler |
| Santa Fe Springs | 18,793 | Call the city to confirm | Not published: call the hauler |
| Artesia | 15,789 | CR&R Environmental Services | Not published: call the hauler |
| Commerce | 11,688 | Athens Services | Weekly, no yearly limit stated |
| La Habra Heights | 5,327 | Call the city to confirm | Not published: call the hauler |
| Rancho Dominguez | — | Universal Waste Systems | Not published: call the hauler |
Dumps and transfer stations in the Gateway Cities
The nearest landfills and transfer stations that take loads from the public, plus the nearest household hazardous waste center for what we can’t take. Hours, fees and ID rules change: call before you go.
- Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
Transfer station, Downey
- California Waste Services (Downtown LA)
Transfer station, Los Angeles
- Savage Canyon Landfill
Landfill, Whittier
- CLARTS (Central LA transfer station)
Transfer station, Los Angeles
- Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center, Los Angeles
What people in the Gateway Cities book us for
From reviews by customers in the Gateway Cities, most first.
What customers say
They were fast and helpful and stayed in communication about when they would be arriving to pick up the item
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.
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.
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!
Isaiah and Brian were amazing! Not only are they friendly and accommodating to your schedule they are reasonable and honest and really make it work for what you need. We ended up having more things than originally planned and they fit it all and really took care of us. Incredible service highly recommended
Great service from Isaiah and his team he called within five minutes of me inquiring about the removal asked me to send pictures for the thing to be removed gave me an estimate in another five minutes same day service fast pickup Thank you
Gateway Cities: questions
Which places in the Gateway Cities do you cover?
All of them. Each has its own page: Downey, Norwalk, Compton, South Gate, Whittier, Bellflower, Lynwood, Montebello, Florence-Firestone, Pico Rivera, South Whittier, Huntington Park, Paramount, Cerritos, La Mirada, Bell Gardens, Bell, Maywood, Willowbrook, Cudahy, Santa Fe Springs, Artesia, Commerce, La Habra Heights and Rancho Dominguez.
Who picks up bulky items in the Gateway Cities?
It depends on the city. Athens Services: Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Montebello and 5 more. Republic Services: Compton, Florence-Firestone, Bell and Cudahy. CR&R Environmental Services: Bellflower and Artesia. WM: South Gate and Lynwood. The others are on each place’s page. We handle what their pickups won’t: whole garages, heavy loads and same-day jobs.
Where’s the nearest dump in the Gateway Cities?
The nearest open to the public are Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART) (transfer station, Downey), California Waste Services (Downtown LA) (transfer station, Los Angeles), Savage Canyon Landfill (landfill, Whittier) and CLARTS (Central LA transfer station) (transfer station, Los Angeles). Call before you go: hours, fees and ID rules change. Or we load it and haul it for you.
How soon can you get to a job in the Gateway Cities?
Same day or next day, depending on the schedule. Text photos and your address to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266; Isaiah texts back a price and the soonest opening.
Get a quote in the Gateway Cities
Tell us what needs to go and where. We'll get back to you with an estimate.
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