Junk removal in Porter Ranch

Porter Ranch is the newest corner of the City's Valley neighborhoods, and it shows in the kind of junk jobs it produces: garages in planned communities, move-outs in gated tracts, and homes being cleared before a sale. This page covers what's different about getting things hauled from here.

What jobs look like in Porter Ranch

Porter Ranch was the last part of the Valley within LA city limits to be built out, with most construction starting in the 1970s.^[1] The median home in ZIP 91326 dates to 1982, newer than most of the Valley,^[2] and about 78% of housing units are detached houses.^[2] Roughly three in four households own their home.^[2]

The City describes Porter Ranch today as mostly gated communities of single-family homes,^[1] much of it master-planned.^[1] That changes the logistics more than the junk itself:

• Gate access. Share the call box code, the guard's name or a meeting time when you book, so the truck isn't stuck at the entrance.
• HOA rules. Many associations set rules on work hours, truck parking or items left at the curb. If yours does, tell us before pickup day.
• Foothill streets. Porter Ranch runs up to the Santa Susana Mountains,^[1] and homes near the top can have steep driveways. A photo of the driveway helps us plan the carry.

Clearing a garage or getting a house ready to list? See the garage cleanout planner or the realtor pre-listing guide.

Local rules that affect your junk

Porter Ranch is a City of LA neighborhood,^[3] so LASAN handles trash and bulky pickup for most houses:

1. Book ahead of trash day. LASAN's bulky service is free and has no set limit for 1–4 unit homes it services.^[4] Schedule at least one business day before collection^[4] using MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489, with a list of each item.^[4]
2. Know what qualifies. Furniture, mattresses, toilets, rolled carpet and doors are all accepted.^[4] Metal appliances like fridges and washers go free too, with fridge doors removed.^[5]
3. Keep hazardous items separate. Paint, chemicals, auto parts and construction debris are refused at the curb.^[4]

If your HOA restricts what can sit at the curb and for how long, its rules apply on top of the City's. Details are in our LA bulky pickup guide.

City pickup or a hauler in Porter Ranch

For a couple of big pieces you can move yourself, LASAN is the obvious pick. For a full garage, a house being staged, or an HOA that doesn't want furniture sitting at the curb, a hauler is simpler.

Getting a dumpster in Porter Ranch

Start with your HOA. Many planned communities have rules on where a bin can sit and for how long, and those apply on top of City rules.

On Red Flag days, parking is banned on posted streets in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and vehicles are towed,^[8] so if your street carries those signs, a bin or truck can't sit there that day. If you want a bin rather than a crew, our dumpster rental page lists the sizes.

Where things can go near Porter Ranch

Local options for Porter Ranch residents, listed as general information. Check hours before going.

• Goodwill Southern California, 11243 Tampa Ave., Porter Ranch.^[9]
• The Salvation Army, 10158 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills,^[10] plus free donation pickup booked online or at 1-800-SA-TRUCK.^[11] What it accepts varies by location.^[11]
• Hope the Mission, 18167 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills.^[12]
• St. Vincent de Paul runs free truck pickups, but items must be outside at street level and labeled; crews don't come into the home.^[13] Check whether your HOA allows that.
• Paint, chemicals and old electronics: the Balboa Blvd. S.A.F.E. Center at 10241 N. Balboa in Northridge takes them free on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 to 3; the line starts on Devonshire St.^[14]
• Landfill: Sunshine Canyon, 14747 San Fernando Road, Sylmar.^[15] No appointment needed,^[15] but bring an Origin Report Form.^[15] Each load is billed at least one ton,^[16] and an untarped load adds $175.^[16] Chiquita Canyon in Castaic closed to waste on January 1, 2025.^[17]

The Valley donation guide has more drop-off options.

When to call us

When the HOA, the gate or the size of the job makes the City route awkward, text us photos with your gate instructions. Legacy is a family-run crew from Victory Blvd in North Hollywood, and we'll send a price and the next day we can be in Porter Ranch.

Text photos for a priceor call (909) 566-3090