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Villa Park bulky item pickup runs through Republic Services, and the city publishes no limits. Call (800) 700-8610 to confirm what your household gets.

San Juan Capistrano bulky item pickup is four items free per visit through CR&R, with a charge from the fifth item. The annual count is not published.

Aliso Viejo bulky item pickup covers anything that will not fit your carts, if a two-person crew can manage it. Call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to book.

Yorba Linda bulky item pickup is three free pickups a year for single-family homes through Republic Services, with paid pickups available year-round.

Los Alamitos bulky item pickup is two free collections a year with up to 4 items each, through Universal Waste Systems. How to make them count.

Rancho Santa Margarita bulky item pickup is free 4 times a year: 4 large items or 20 bags of green waste, for houses and apartments alike.

Dana Point bulky item pickup is two free collections a year through CR&R, covering appliances, furniture, TVs and e-waste. Confirm item limits when booking.