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Temporary Events

(Updated 1/7/2021)
Given the current and anticipated surges of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) collection events will be temporarily suspended, beginning January 16, 2021. The suspension is in support of Public Health orders, frontline workers, and to encourage residents to remain home given the gravity of our current situation.

HHW/E-Waste should be stored in a secure container/box in a cool, dry environment away from children and pets. In case of a spill or release of a hazardous material (explosive, ignitable, combustible, etc.), please call your local Fire Department.

Protecting public health and the environment remains our highest priority. For more information, please contact (888) CleanLA.

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events, operated by the Los Angeles County and Sanitation Districts, are FREE one-day, drive-through collection events where residents can drop off their HHW and electronic waste (e-waste). The collection schedule can be viewed here.

HHW Round Up
HHW Round Up

Most events are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are open to all Los Angeles County residents. No appointment is needed.

In addition, all Los Angeles County residents may utilize the City of Los Angeles S.A.F.E. permanent collection centers (various locations), the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (Palmdale) or EDCO Recycling and Transfer Center (Signal Hill) to properly dispose of HHW/E-Waste FREE of charge.

Please note that there is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per trip.

How to prepare for an HHW collection event:

  • Pack HHW in cardboard boxes to avoid spillage during transport. Be prepared to leave your containers and boxes at the site.
  • Keep items in their original containers. Do not mix products.
  • Put like chemicals together. Separate unlike chemicals.
  • Label materials that are not in their original containers.
  • Make sure containers are not leaking and lids are tightly sealed.
  • Put your boxes in your car trunk, away from passengers during transport. Remove all other items from the trunk.
  • At the event, trained personnel will ask you to remain in your car while they remove the HHW from your trunk.

What we will NOT accept:
  • HHW and electronic waste from businesses.
  • Explosives, ammunition, marine flares, and radioactive materials.
  • Controlled substances
  • Trash and tires.
  • White goods (refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, etc.)
Managed by the Los Angeles County Public Works, Environmental Programs Division
Toll Free Phone Number: 1(888) CLEAN LA