Junk removal and spa removal in West Hills

West Hills is the corner of the Valley where tract streets give way to the Simi Hills, and it's close to the edge of where our truck runs. Here's what's different about clearing things out here, from the county pockets that use a different trash system to the drop-off sites on the west end.

What jobs look like in West Hills

West Hills is house country. In ZIP 91307, about 90% of housing units are single-family detached homes, and only about 3% sit in buildings with five or more units.^[1] The typical house there dates to the mid-1960s,^[1] and the neighborhood has one of the lowest population densities in the City of LA.^[2]

In practice, that means garages with decades of storage, side yards, sheds and backyard spas rather than apartment move-outs. The one job in our reviews that names West Hills is a spa: Rich M. wrote on Google that the crew "Removed my old spa and left everything clean." If you have a hot tub to go, drain it and cut the power first. LA County asks you to let pool and spa chemicals dissipate, to wait at least five days after adding chemicals before draining, and never to backwash a filter into the street.^[3] Storm drains carry that water to creeks and the ocean untreated.^[3] More on this in how to get rid of a hot tub in LA and on our hot tub removal page.

The west side of the neighborhood climbs toward Bell Canyon and El Escorpión Park in the Simi Hills, just past Valley Circle Boulevard.^[4] Up there, send a photo of the route from the backyard to the street, including steps and gates. That tells us how many people to bring and how long the carry takes.

Local rules that affect your junk

For most addresses, West Hills rules are City of LA rules.^[5] The short version:

• Bulky items are picked up free. LASAN collects furniture, mattresses and other oversized junk at the curb at no charge, with no set limit, for the 1–4 unit homes it services.^[6] Book at least one business day before trash day^[6] through MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489, with an itemized list.^[6]
• Some things stay behind. The curb crew won't take concrete, bricks, dirt, paint, solvents, auto parts, fluorescent tubes or medicine.^[6]
• Metal appliances go free too, on one business day's notice, with refrigerator and freezer doors taken off.^[7]
• Yard waste belongs in the green bin, and extra brush gets one free pickup a year.^[8],[9]

The full City process is in our LA bulky item pickup guide.

City pickup or a hauler in West Hills

LASAN's free pickup is a good deal when everything fits its rules. Here's how it compares with paying someone:

If you can drag it to the curb and wait for trash day, use the City. If it's a garage full, a spa out back, or you're not able to do the carrying, that's when a hauler earns the money.

Getting a dumpster in West Hills

West Hills driveways help here.

Sizes and booking are on our dumpster rental page.

Where things can go near West Hills

These are general options for West Hills residents, not places we're affiliated with. Call ahead, since hours and rules change.

• Donations: Goodwill Southern California runs a boutique and donation center at 6415 Platt Ave., West Hills.^[13] It takes furniture^[14] but not mattresses or major appliances.^[14] The Salvation Army lists a store at 21375 Roscoe Blvd. in Canoga Park^[15] and offers free pickup booked by ZIP code.^[16]
• Paint, batteries, chemicals, e-waste: the North Valley S.A.F.E. Center, 10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Northridge, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.^[17] Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds a visit.^[18]
• Bulky drop-off and tires: LASAN's West Valley yard at 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge, hosts a free Saturday bulky drop-off once a month; the rest of 2026 is Oct 10, Nov 21 and Dec 12.^[6] City residents can also leave up to four tires a year there, no rims.^[19]
• Landfill: Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center, 2801 Madera Road,^[20] takes trash, C&D debris and green waste but no hazardous waste.^[21] Sunshine Canyon in Sylmar charges every load at least one ton.^[22] Unincorporated Westhills residents can drop off one bulky item and up to four tires a year there free, plus two free disposal days, with proof of residence.^[23]
• Mattresses: Bye Bye Mattress sites take them at no extra cost,^[24] and a store delivering a new one must offer to take the old one.^[24]

Our dumps and landfills guide and Valley donation guide go further.

When to hand it off

If the load won't fit the City's rules or your calendar, send us a few photos: the items, the garage or yard, and the path to the street. Legacy is a family-run crew based on Victory Blvd in North Hollywood, and we'll reply with a price and the soonest day we can reach West Hills.

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