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HHW Drop Off
HHW Oil collection
HHW Medicine collection
HHW Drug collection
HHW Collection

 
Sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County Public Works

The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can come to the collections?
What can I bring to the HHW Collection Event?
What can't I bring to the HHW Collection Event?
How should I prepare?
How much HHW am I allowed to bring?

For more information, contact the Sanitation Districts' Public Information Section at (800) 238-0173 or info@lacsd.org.

Note: Any electronic waste collected at these events is sent to a facility within the State of California that certifies that it is 100% demanufactured and recycled to the commodity level in the United States. No electronic waste collected at the event is sent overseas.

Permanent HHW Collection Centers

In addition, the City of Los Angeles Sanitation (LASAN) has established a number of permanent collection sites throughout the City known as S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics). These S.A.F.E. Centers are open every weekend and provide a convenient way to properly dispose of your e-waste, used motor oil, and HHW.

The LASAN S.A.F.E. centers are located at the following addresses:

Name

Communities Served

Address

Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E Center 

North Valley

10241 N. Balboa Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325

Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center 

Harbor Area

1400 N. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731

Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center

Playa del Rey

7660 W. Imperial Hwy., Gate B
Playa del Rey, CA 90293

 Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E Center (temporarily closed until further notice)

Central Los Angeles

4600 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center

East Valley

11025 Randall St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352

UCLA S.A.F.E. Center

Beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, facility hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of every month.

West Los Angeles

550 Charles E. Young Dr.
West Los Angeles, CA 90095

Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center

CLOSED to the public this upcoming weekend 7/11/26 - 7/12/26.

East Los Angeles

2649 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90021

 Other Free Programs

  • Medications: MED-Project provides safe, free, and convenient disposal options for household medications in the community. Find a location for services near you.
  • Sharps:
    • Mail-back program allows individuals to safely dispose of used needles and other sharps by mailing them in a designated container.
    • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events conducted regularly throughout the County.
    • For unincorporated residents, can arrange for curbside sharps pickup through their waste hauler
  • Paint Recycling: California residents and businesses can now recycle leftover paint at select retail locations. Visit PaintCare or call 855-724-6809.