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What Rigo takes (and what he can't)

The full list, following California rules. If you don't see your item, ask the search box or text a photo.

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Yes, Rigo takes it

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Above-ground poolPermitted landfill or transfer station · Hot tub & above-ground pool removal
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Bags & loose junkPermitted landfill or transfer station · Junk & furniture removal
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Bikes & scrap metalRecycled · Garage cleanouts
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Boxes & clutterRecycled · Garage cleanouts
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Branches & palm frondsRecycled · Yard waste & brush
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Brick & paversRecycled · Concrete, dirt & heavy debris
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Broken concreteRecycled · Concrete, dirt & heavy debris
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Carpet & rugsPermitted landfill or transfer station · Junk & furniture removal
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Clothes & shoesDonated if it's still good · House, estate & move-out cleanouts
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Couch / sofaDonated if it's still good · Junk & furniture removal
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Dirt & soilRecycled · Concrete, dirt & heavy debris
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Dresser / wardrobeDonated if it's still good · Junk & furniture removal
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DrywallSmall jobs under $1,000, no permit. · Construction debris removal
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File cabinetsRecycled · Office, store & warehouse cleanouts
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Hot tub / spaDrained, power disconnected by an electrician. · Hot tub & above-ground pool removal
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Leaves & yard wasteRecycled · Yard waste & brush
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Mattress & box springGoes to California's mattress recycling program. · Junk & furniture removal
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Office desks & chairsDonated if it's still good · Office, store & warehouse cleanouts
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Old cabinets & countertopsPlumbing disconnected first. · Construction debris removal
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Old fence sectionsSmall jobs under $1,000, no permit. · Shed, deck & fence removal
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Old papers & filesPersonal papers are bagged apart so you decide what to shred. · House, estate & move-out cleanouts
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Old tools & lawn mowersDrain gas and oil from mowers first. · Garage cleanouts
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Pallets & racksRecycled · Office, store & warehouse cleanouts
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Patio furniture & grillsPropane tank removed (Rigo can't take it). · Yard waste & brush
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PlaysetsPermitted landfill or transfer station · Shed, deck & fence removal
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Pots & plantersPermitted landfill or transfer station · Yard waste & brush
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Rock & gravelRecycled · Concrete, dirt & heavy debris
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Stove / oven / dishwasherGas stoves must be disconnected by a pro first. · Appliance removal
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Tables & chairsDonated if it's still good · Junk & furniture removal
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Tile & flooringOld 9×9 vinyl tiles may contain asbestos: inspection first. · Construction debris removal
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Toilets & sinksRecycled · Construction debris removal
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Toys & kids' stuffDonated if it's still good · Junk & furniture removal
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TrampolineRecycled · Shed, deck & fence removal
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Treadmill & gym equipmentRecycled · Junk & furniture removal
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Washer & dryerDisconnect water and gas first. · Appliance removal
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Water heaterDrained and disconnected by a plumber first. · Appliance removal
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Wood & lumber scrapsRecycled · Construction debris removal

Yes, with special handling

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AC unitTaken whole to a certified recycler for refrigerant removal. · Appliance removal
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Piano / safeAsk first: depends on weight, stairs and access. · Junk & furniture removal
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Refrigerator / freezerTaken whole to a certified appliance recycler that removes the refrigerant. · Appliance removal
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TiresUp to 9 per trip, taken to a tire recycler (state rules). · Yard waste & brush
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TV, computer & electronicsE-waste goes to an e-waste recycler, never the trash. · Appliance removal

Rigo can't take it

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Asbestos (popcorn ceiling, old tiles)Needs a certified inspection and an abatement company. Rigo won't touch it.
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Batteries & light bulbsUniversal waste: never in the trash. S.A.F.E. centers take them.
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Chemicals, pesticides & pool chlorineHazardous waste: take it to an LA County S.A.F.E. center.
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Fire debris & ashRequires certified hazardous-materials crews.
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Junk carsRigo doesn't buy or tow vehicles.
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Medical waste & sharpsUse a pharmacy or county sharps program.
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Motor oil & gasolineUsed oil: auto parts stores and S.A.F.E. centers take it.
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Paint & solventsFree drop-off at LA County S.A.F.E. centers and Burbank's recycle center.
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Propane tanksExchange or drop off at a S.A.F.E. center.

Household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, oil, chemicals, batteries, bulbs and electronics): LA County S.A.F.E. centers and Burbank's recycling center take them for free. Check their hours online before you go.

Rigo's Hauling is not a licensed contractor under California's Contractors State License Law. Light demolition and construction-debris work is limited to small jobs under $1,000 total (labor and materials) that don't require a permit. For larger projects, hire a CSLB-licensed contractor.

What Rigo can't take.

So you don't waste a call. Most of these are free to drop off at LA County S.A.F.E. centers.

Paint & solvents

Free drop-off at LA County S.A.F.E. centers and Burbank's recycle center.

Chemicals, pesticides & pool chlorine

Hazardous waste: take it to an LA County S.A.F.E. center.

Motor oil & gasoline

Used oil: auto parts stores and S.A.F.E. centers take it.

Batteries & light bulbs

Universal waste: never in the trash. S.A.F.E. centers take them.

Propane tanks

Exchange or drop off at a S.A.F.E. center.

Asbestos (popcorn ceiling, old tiles)

Needs a certified inspection and an abatement company. Rigo won't touch it.

Medical waste & sharps

Use a pharmacy or county sharps program.

Fire debris & ash

Requires certified hazardous-materials crews.

Junk cars

Rigo doesn't buy or tow vehicles.

Donated

Furniture and household items that are still good, when possible.

Recycled

Metal, cardboard, wood, concrete, mattresses and green waste.

The rest

To permitted landfills and transfer stations.

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