Junk removal in La Crescenta-Montrose
About 8 miles from our North Hollywood base
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Who does junk removal in La Crescenta-Montrose?
Junk removal in La Crescenta-Montrose at a glance
- Who runs trash service
- Unincorporated LA County (Burrtec, County franchise); parts of these ZIPs are City of Glendale
- ZIP codes
- 91214, 91020
- Distance from our yard
- About 8 miles (straight line) from Victory Blvd, North Hollywood
- Same-day service
- Same-day and next-morning pickups most days
- Free city bulky pickup
- Burrtec on-call bulky pickup (County franchise; free up to 4 times a year)
Neighborhoods and ZIPs we cover in and around La Crescenta-Montrose
- La Crescenta
- Montrose
- 91214
- 91020
La Crescenta and Montrose sit in the Crescenta Valley, between the Verdugo Mountains and the San Gabriels, about 8 miles from our North Hollywood yard. Trash works differently here than in the City of LA, so this page starts with who picks up what.
What jobs look like in La Crescenta-Montrose
La Crescenta-Montrose is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County in the Verdugos region,[1] next to Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge and Tujunga Canyons.[1] Its two ZIPs, 91214 and 91020, are shared with the City of Glendale,[2] so the first question for any job is which side of the line the address is on.
Typical jobs: a small round hot tub on a patio, bags of old insulation from an attic or garage project, or a piece of heavy furniture like a massage chair.
What people in La Crescenta-Montrose call us about
Typical calls: a small plug-in hot tub, insulation bags from a remodel, or one heavy chair that has to come out of the house.
Local rules that affect your junk
Most of La Crescenta-Montrose is on LA County's residential franchise system, which includes on-call bulky pickups and an annual curbside clean-up event.[3]
- Who picks up. Burrtec Waste Industries is the County's hauler here. Call 800-325-9417 to schedule a bulky pickup, Monday to Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or Saturday 8 a.m.–noon.[3] Bulky and excess pickups are by request, a day ahead.[3]
- What it costs. Bulky pickups are free on move-in or move-out and up to four times a year; more than four cost $30.76 each under the July 1, 2026 rates.[4]
- What goes out. Unlimited large items that won't fit in the carts, 10 e-waste items, unlimited bags of clothing, and two bags or bundles of construction debris.[4] So a pile of insulation bags from a remodel is more than one bulky pickup will take.
- Hazardous waste like paint, pesticides, motor oil and solvents never goes in the carts.[4]
- Organics. Every resident in the County's unincorporated communities must subscribe to organic waste collection.[3]
- Glendale addresses use the City of Glendale's bulky pickup instead: request it at least three business days ahead, and note that it doesn't take cardboard, construction materials or lumber.[5],[6] See bulky item pickup in Glendale.
County pickup or a hauler in La Crescenta
| If this is you | Burrtec bulky pickup | A paid crew |
|---|---|---|
| Moving in or out | Free[4] | Not needed if it all fits the rules |
| A fifth pickup this year | $30.76[4] | Priced by volume |
| Insulation and remodel bags | Two bags or bundles per pickup[4] | We take the whole pile |
| Items in the backyard or upstairs | You bring them to the curb | We carry them out |
| Needs to go today | Book a day ahead | Same-day and next-morning pickups most days |
Where things can go near La Crescenta
General local information, not a list of our partners:
- Hazardous waste and e-waste: LA County's permanent centers take it free from any County resident, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.[7] The closest is the Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center in Sun Valley, open Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.[7] Glendale's HHW facility also takes La Crescenta and Montrose residents who have a Glendale Water & Power bill.[8]
- Landfill: Scholl Canyon Landfill, which serves La Crescenta and Montrose among other communities.[9]
- Donations: Goodwill's Montrose boutique and donation center is at 2064 Verdugo Rd., Unit #E, Glendale.[10] Goodwill doesn't take mattresses or major appliances;[11] mattresses can go to a free Bye Bye Mattress drop-off site.[12]
When a crew makes more sense
Book the city pickup when time is on your side. Call a crew when the stairs or the backyard carry are the hard part, the deadline is close, or the pile mixes things the city treats differently. Send photos of what's going and your ZIP, and we'll reply by text with a price.
What people in La Crescenta-Montrose ask us to take
Nearby areas we serve
Local guides
- How to get rid of a hot tub in Los Angeles
- Bulky item pickup in Glendale: the City list, the 3-day rule and who it covers
- Where to donate in the San Fernando Valley: drop-offs, pickups and what they take
- Bulky item pickup in Los Angeles: how to book LASAN's free curbside service
- Dumps and landfills near the San Fernando Valley: where the public can drop off junk
- How to get rid of a TV and other electronics in Los Angeles
La Crescenta-Montrose: questions
Is La Crescenta part of Glendale or Los Angeles?
Neither, for most addresses. La Crescenta-Montrose is unincorporated LA County, so the County contracts its trash service and LA Sanitation's programs don't apply. ZIPs 91214 and 91020 are shared with the City of Glendale, though, so some addresses are in Glendale and use the City's programs instead. Check your trash bill if you're not sure.
How do I book a free bulky pickup in La Crescenta?
Call Burrtec, the County's hauler for La Crescenta and Montrose, at 800-325-9417 at least a day ahead. Pickups are free on move-in or move-out and up to four times a year; after that, each one is $30.76 under the July 1, 2026 rate sheet. Put the items out on your regular collection day.
What can go out with a Burrtec bulky pickup?
Unlimited large items that won't fit in the carts, plus 10 electronic items, unlimited bags of clothing and two bags or bundles of construction debris. Paint, pesticides, motor oil and solvents never go in the carts.
Can you take out a small hot tub in Montrose?
Yes, once the power is off. Power must be off before we arrive. If your spa is hardwired, have an electrician disconnect it first. Drain it if you can; if not, tell us and we'll plan for it. In-ground spas: send photos and we'll tell you what's possible. Small round tubs often fit through a gate whole; bigger ones get cut down where they sit. Send photos of the tub and the path to the street.
How quickly can you get to La Crescenta?
La Crescenta-Montrose is about 8 miles in a straight line from our yard on Victory Blvd in North Hollywood. Same-day service most days when you reach us by early afternoon; next-morning slots are common. Send photos early in the day and you'll hear back with a price and the times we have open.
Where can I drop off paint and chemicals from La Crescenta?
LA County's permanent collection centers take household hazardous waste and e-waste free from any County resident, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip; the closest is the Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center in Sun Valley, open weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Glendale's own HHW facility also takes La Crescenta and Montrose residents who have a Glendale Water & Power bill.
Sources
Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules, fees and hours change; check with the city or program before you go.
- [1]La Crescenta Montrose Profile - Mapping L.A. - Los Angeles Times (maps.latimes.com)
- [2]County of Los Angeles — ZIP Codes by Supervisorial District (PDF, updated February 25, 2022) (file.lacounty.gov)
- [3]LA County Public Works, Residential Franchise System: La Crescenta / Montrose (dpw.lacounty.gov)
- [4]Burrtec Rate Sheet, July 1, 2026, To Our Valued La Crescenta/Montrose Customers (LA County Public Works PDF) (pw.lacounty.gov)
- [5]Collection Services, Glendale Integrated Waste Management (glendalerecycles.com)
- [6]Bulky Item Pick Up (PDF) (glendalerecycles.com)
- [7]Collection Centers, CleanLA (cleanla.lacounty.gov)
- [8]Household Hazardous Waste Program, Fire Department (glendaleca.gov)
- [9]Los Angeles County Sanitation District - Scholl Canyon Landfill, LA County Services Locator (locator.lacounty.gov)
- [10]Goodwill Boutique Locations, Goodwill Southern California (goodwillsocal.org)
- [11]Goodwill Southern California, Donation Guidelines poster (goodwillsocal.org)
- [12]Mattress Disposal in California — Bye Bye Mattress (byebyemattress.com)
Facilities and organizations mentioned are general local information, not Legacy Junk Removal partners.
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