Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Los Angeles County, CA
- PaintPaint goes free to any LA S.A.F.E. Center (weekends 9–3) or a PaintCare drop-off store.
- Propane TanksSmall propane cylinders go to any LA S.A.F.E. Center.
- Motor OilUsed motor oil goes to an LA S.A.F.E. Center or a certified used oil collection center.
- BatteriesBatteries go to an LA S.A.F.E. Center or a designated LA County library drop-off.
- ElectronicsElectronics go free to any LA S.A.F.E. Center.
- Fluorescent BulbsFluorescent bulbs go to any LA S.A.F.E. Center.
California state rules
- California bans household batteries, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices from the trash — take them to an HHW program, retailer take-back or authorized recycler. source
- PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead. source
- Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council) offers free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating California locations. source
Nearby California counties
Facilities
S.A.F.E. Centers (7 locations, City of LA / LA County residents)
e.g. Washington Blvd: 2649 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 90021; Randall St: 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley 91352; Hyperion: 7660 W. Imperial Hwy Gate B, Playa del Rey 90293; Gaffey St: 1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro 90731; Balboa: 10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge 91325; UCLA: 550 Charles E. Young Dr, Los Angeles 90095; LA-Glendale: 4600 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90039
Most Sat & Sun 9 AM–3 PM; LA-Glendale Sat only; UCLA Fri, Sat & 1st Sun