Special Collection 101
Before throwing away an unwanted and oversized item, consider donating it for reuse. See the Donation Guide for for local organizations that accept reusable goods.
The City provides each City-serviced account 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no additional cost*. Submit a Special Collection Request or call (562) 570-2876 to schedule a special collection. A regulatory fee may apply for items requiring special handling*.
Examples of Items Eligible for Special Collection
- Furniture
- Appliances (refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed or taped shut)
- Computers and monitors
- Televisions
- Tires (up to 16 inches; max of 5 per pickup)
- Tree branches and yard trimmings (4 ft., 40 lb. tied bundles)
- Other oversized or bulky items
Preparing Items For A Special Collection
IMPORTANT: Read these guidelines for preparing items before submitting your request. Items that are incorrectly prepared must be corrected and rescheduled.
- Follow the glass safety measures
- Size limits: Items may not exceed 72 x 48 inches. Bundles may not exceed 48 inches in any direction or 40 pounds. Bags may not exceed 25 pounds.
- Do not place sharp objects in plastic bags, such as branches, sticks or broken glass. All bags and bundles must be securely tied.
- Oversized items: If an item exceeds size limits (such as a sofa), notify the City when scheduling your pickup.
- Special handling: Appliances, televisions, computer monitors, and tires are collected by a separate truck and must be kept apart from other items. Fees may apply for special handling*.
- Pickup limits: Each scheduled pickup allows up to 8 large items or 25 bags/bundles/boxes. You may use two free pickups on the same day.
- Set‑out time: Place items at your regular collection location by 6 a.m. on your confirmed pickup day. Items may not be set out before your scheduled day.
- Mattresses: Do not place other items on top of mattresses.
- Access: Collection crews cannot enter private property.
Glass Safety Measures
To protect collection crews and the community:
- Wrap all large glass items before pickup. This includes glass tabletops, mirrors, windows and other large glass pieces.
- Use sturdy materials such as cardboard, heavyduty plastic or another covering that fully contains the item.
- Unwrapped glass can break during handling and create a safety hazard for workers and the surrounding community.
Glass items that are not properly wrapped will not be collected. If your item is not collected, wrap it securely and schedule a new special collection day.
For questions or to schedule a special collection, contact the Call Center at (562) 570-2876 or schedule online at lbcity.info/specialcollection.
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