Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly at a S.A.F.E. Center!
This spring, the LA Department of Public Works and LA Sanitation reminds you to bring your Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste for proper disposal at one of seven S.A.F.E. (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) Centers or at mobile collection events held throughout the City.
It is illegal to dispose of batteries, electronics, and other forms of hazardous waste in the regular trash or recycling bins! Remember to store your e-waste separately and dispose of it safely.
S.A.F.E. Centers accept the following items:
- Used motor oil and filters
- Paint and Solvents
- E-waste such as computers, cell phones and televisions
- Household cleaning products
- Car and household batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and bulbs
- Home generated Sharps such as needles and lancets
- Unused medicine (except controlled substances)
S.A.F.E. Centers do NOT accept:
- Business/Commercial wastes
- Bulky Items such as furniture and large appliances
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- Radioactive materials
- Medical/Biological wastes
- Tires
- Marine flares/firecrackers
For more information about collection centers, events, and rules, visit LACitySan.org.