Household Hazardous Waste
What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
Leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain conditions, or that are corrosive or toxic. These items may not be placed in your trash or recycling carts.
Why is it important to dispose of HHW properly?
Please properly dispose of HHW so that toxic chemicals don’t end up in places where they can harm humans, wildlife, or the environment.
Examples of Household Hazardous Waste:
- Paint and paint thinners
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Household cleaners
- Used motor oil and filters
- Pool chemicals
- Expired medications
- Batteries
- Weed killer/pesticides
- Metal polishers
- Anti-freeze
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Contact Us
2929 East Willow Street,
Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: (562) 570-2876
Free Hazardous
Waste Disposal
Long Beach & Los Angeles County residents have access to free disposal of hazardous waste at the following locations & times:
Los Angeles County EDCO Recycling and Transfer Environmental Collection Center
2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, Ca 90755
(Open 2nd & 4th Sat. of each month - 9:00am to 2:00pm)
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731 1-800-98-TOXIC (86942)
(Open Sat & Sun only - 9:00am to 3:00pm)
