How to Get Rid of Old Computers, Laptops & Electronics in Los Angeles, CA

✓ Last verified October 29, 2026 against official Los Angeles, California and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Don't put e-waste in your black trash bin. LA Sanitation recycles it free.
Drop computers, cell phones, printers, cables and TVs at a S.A.F.E. Center. Most are open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
For large, heavy electronics, request free curbside pickup through MyLA311, by calling 3-1-1, or at 1-800-773-2489.
Wipe your data and remove batteries and liquids first.

Illustration of old electronics: a laptop, a computer monitor, a keyboard, a phone and cables

Your options in Los Angeles

S.A.F.E. Center drop-off Free

S.A.F.E. (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics) Centers take TVs (CRT, LCD, LED, plasma, projection), computers, keyboards, mice, hard drives, printers, fax machines, modems, office phones, cable boxes, DVD/VCR players, cables and power cords. LASAN's flyer lists LA/Glendale (4600 Colorado Blvd), Washington Blvd (2649 E. Washington Blvd), Hyperion (7660 Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa del Rey), Gaffey Street (1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro), Nicole Bernson (10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge) and Randall Street (11025 Randall St, Sun Valley), all Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. UCLA (550 Charles E. Young Dr.) is open Thu–Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and takes e-waste on Saturdays only. Centers close on City holidays and in rainy weather.

Hours (most centers): Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Not accepted: CDs/DVDs, VHS tapes, remote controls (per flyer)
Info: 3-1-1 or 1-800-773-2489

Sources: LASAN – Accepted Electronic Waste flyer; LASAN – S.A.F.E. Centers (Household Hazardous Waste Disposal)

Free curbside pickup for large electronics Free

LA's regular bulky item pickup doesn't take electronics. LASAN offers free curbside pickup for large e-waste items. Request it through MyLA311 or the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

Request: MyLA311 app, 3-1-1, or 1-800-773-2489

Sources: LASAN – S.A.F.E. Centers (Household Hazardous Waste Disposal); LASAN – Schedule a Bulky Item Pickup

Mobile collection events Free

LASAN occasionally runs mobile collection events in neighborhoods that don't have a nearby S.A.F.E. Center. Check the S.A.F.E. page for the schedule.

Source: LASAN – S.A.F.E. Centers (Household Hazardous Waste Disposal)

Pile of old electronics: a tube TV, flat-screen monitor, computer tower, printer, laptop and cables — TVs, computers & electronics: check the Los Angeles rules above before you set anything out or drive it to a drop-off.

Don't do this

Don't put electronics in the black, blue or green bin.
Don't list electronics in a regular bulky item request. They're excluded from bulky pickup.
Don't leave data on devices. Deleting files may not permanently erase them.
Don't bring CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes or remotes to the e-waste drop-off.

Or pay someone to haul it

If you can't get it to a drop-off site, or can't wait for city pickup, a junk-removal service can take it from inside your home. Prices depend on the company, your location and the size of the load, so get a quote first. Ask whether they recycle or donate items and whether they follow Los Angeles's rules, especially for electronics and paint. Another option is to hire moving helpers by the hour: they do the lifting, and with a truck they can drive it to a drop-off site. They move it where you tell them, so pick a legal destination from this guide.

Rather not haul it? See prices for pickup help in the Los Angeles area

Someone else does the lifting for your electronics. You choose the day and where it goes.

Pickup truck bed with an old TV, mattress, armchair and dresser at a recycling drop-off yard

Hourly helpers + truck

Hourly movers/helpers with a truck, you direct the job: they carry it out and drive it where you say. Not a junk-removal company.
See prices & book helpers
HireAHelper lists independent moving helpers paid by the hour. It is not a junk-removal company: they move it where you tell them, so pick a legal drop-off from this guide. Prices depend on your job, and any drop-off fee is separate.

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Frequently asked questions

Is electronics recycling free in Los Angeles?

Yes. LASAN takes e-waste free at S.A.F.E. Centers and picks up large e-waste items free on request.

When are LA S.A.F.E. Centers open?

Most are open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. UCLA's center takes e-waste on Saturdays only, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. All close on City holidays and in rainy weather.

Can I put a computer in LA bulky item pickup?

No. LA's bulky pickup covers non-electronic items only. Request an e-waste pickup through MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489 instead.

Sources

All checked on October 29, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.