All Los Angeles residents, whether living in homes or multi-family dwellings (apartments, condominiums, etc.) are encouraged to call 1-800-773-CITY/1-800-773-2489 to request pickup of their bulky items that include: mattresses, couches, furniture, appliances, ovens, refrigerators and anything too large to fit into the black container.
The Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works provides this service to you. There is no up-front fee for the service. This service is funded via a nominal fee included on your DWP bill.