If you're paying someone to haul away your old stuff, be sure they're actually taking it to the dump.
You can take paint and other hazardous household waste, oil, and electronic waste to the City's SAFE Center for free disposal, just a couple of exits up the 5 Freeway from our neighborhood.
According to the Dept of Sanitation's website:
Disposing of household chemicals in your trash, storm drains or sewers damages the environment, and is AGAINST THE LAW. Illegal dumping carries a minimum fine of $5000 per day per violation up to $100,000 per day per violation or imprisonment (Section 25189.5, Health & Safety Code).
