Lakewood’s bulky item pick up program makes convenient pick ups of bulky household items, it also strongly encourages reuse of many of these same items. Many of these same items can have a second life as a beneficial donation.

For the convenience of Lakewood residents, the city’s trash collection contractor has an additional service for large item pick up. This free service is designed to help residents dispose of certain types of bulky or awkward household items, such as old mattresses, water heaters, sofas and chairs.

For many of these same items, residents are encouraged to keep donation or resale. Keep this in mind if your home becomes awash with clutter--things like appliances, furniture, and household “stuff.” There is a way to correctly and conveniently manage your bulky items without adding to the City’s refuse total.

There are numerous local shelters, non-profit organizations, repair shops, thrift stores, consignment stores, and second-hand stores that may be willing to take your unwanted household items, such as furniture, appliances, linens, clothing, decorative items and equipment.

Contact one of the following organizations before calling EDCO to schedule a Dial-A-Dump pickup.  Donating or selling items means less trash in local landfills, a steady stream of reusable household items for repair and resale, and provides much-needed items to those less fortunate. Another benefit is that you can receive a tax deduction for qualifying donations!

Reuse instead of refuse: List of some organizations that accept household goods

If you can’t find a reuse opportunity for your items, you can call EDCO Disposal, prior to 3:30 p.m. at 562-531-3054, one day in advance of your regular trash collection day and ask for a bulky item pickup.

The service is limited to six (6) FREE collections per household each year.

Some items cannot be picked up.  They include:

• Old auto parts
• Machinery and other industrial discards
• Oil, grease, and other liquids
• Building materials such as bricks, lumber, old roofing materials, dirt, and broken concrete
• Excessively large items, such as whole tree trunks and large limbs

For hazardous waste like paint, oil, and household chemicals, go online to http://www.888cleanla.com or call 888-CLEAN-LA for a schedule of County-sponsored HHW/E-waste roundups.