As the new year begins in Los Angeles, donating or letting go of unused belongings is a meaningful way to start fresh while giving back to the community. From clothes and furniture to books and household items, passing things along helps reduce waste and supports local shelters, nonprofits, and families in need across the city.
In a place as fast-moving and space-conscious as L.A., clearing out what no longer serves you can feel both liberating and practical.
Here’s an extensive guide to waste collection events and donation centers in L.A. County:
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🧥 Clothing & Household Donations
🏠 Furniture, Building Materials & Larger Items
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles ReStore – Accepts furniture, appliances, building materials, and more. Items are resold to fund affordable housing.
🧥Thrift Stores & Donation Centers
- Donate Books Fast – Great option if you’re focusing on book donations.
- Global Kindness Thrift Shop – Small local thrift shop accepting goods for resale to raise funds for community programs.
- Out of the Closet – Hollywood – Donate clothes and household items with proceeds going to support HIV/AIDS services.
- The Council Shop – Local thrift store with donation drop-off options.
- Goodwill Southern California Retail Store & Donation Center – Accepts clothes, shoes, household items and more to support job-training programs.
- Goodwill Southern California Donation Center – Another convenient location for donating gently used goods.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store – Community thrift store accepting clothes and household items.
- Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center – Thrift donation center where proceeds support social services.
🤝 Direct Support & Community Programs
Call ahead for specifics on each program.
- The Midnight Mission – Accepts clothing and essentials for people experiencing homelessness.
- The LA Mission – Donation drop-off center supporting food, shelter and services for those in need.
- The Dream Center – Large nonprofit accepting and distributing support items to vulnerable populations.
- St Francis Center – While primarily a food assistance center, some locations coordinate item drive needs.
- The AT Center – A community organization that runs donation drives or outreach.
- Project Ropa – The program accepts gently used clothing and shoes for people in need.
🗑️ Large Item Disposal
- LASAN Bulky Item Pickup – LASAN will pick up items too large for a normal trash bin free of charge. These include items like couches and fridges. Mattresses are collected curbside for recycling through the Mattress Recycling Council. For L.A. residents, call 1-800-773-2489.
- Bye Bye Mattress Program – Run by the Mattress Recycling Council, this program offers free drop-off at various locations. Retailers can also arrange to remove the old mattress at no cost when delivering a newly purchased mattress.
🗑️Waste Collection Events
City of Paramount HHW and E-Waste Collection Event
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free.
📅When: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Where: Paramount Swap Meet 7900 All America City Way, Paramount, CA 90723
🌍More Info Here
Permanent HHW/E-Waste Center: EDCO Environmental Collection Center
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free.
📅When: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: EDCO Recycling & Transfer 2755 California Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755
🌍More Info Here
Beverly Hills – Free Shredding, E-Waste & Compost Giveaway
Next Sunday, turn last year’s paper clutter into fresh garden fuel and practice sustainability at a FREE shredding and composting event in Beverly Hills. Shred your sensitive documents, recycle old electronics, and give back to the Earth with some free compost for your garden! Plus, E-Waste disposal will also be available at the Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market.
📅When: Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 8 AM – 12 PM (or until the truck is full)
📍 Where: Civic Center Drive & 3rd Street
🌍More Info Here
Hermosa Beach – Free HHW & E-Waste Collection
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free. Note: The event is open to all Los Angeles County residents.
📅When: Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Clark Field Valley Drive between 8th & 11th Streets Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Permanent HHW/E-Waste Center: Antelope Valley Collection Center
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free.
📅When: Saturday, January 17, 202,6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Antelope Valley Collection Center 1200 West City Ranch Road Palmdale, CA 93551
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Culver City – E-Waste & Shredding Event
Drop off old electronics responsibly and get papers shredded in Culver City. Many items are accepted, but some exclusions apply.
Note: This event is only available to Culver City residents and businesses. Please bring identification or mail showing that the business or residence is within Culver City.
📅When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Syd Kronenthal Park, 3459 McManus Ave, Culver City, 90232
🌍More Info Here
LA County – Monthly HHW & E-Waste Collection Events
The county hosts free one-day drive-through collection events for household hazardous waste and e-waste with no appointment needed. These are great for clearing out items like old paint, batteries, and tech gear. Plus, they offer pick up for unused or partially used products, household cleaners, lawn and garden care, paint, and more that have been taken to the LA County Household Hazardous Waste Permanent Center.
📅When: Various Saturdays
📍 Where: Locations vary across Los Angeles County
🌍More Info Here