Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

There are many items that may not be placed in your regular curbside trash, recycle or green waste carts. These items are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) which include items such as:

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• Antifreeze

• Batteries

• Drain cleaners

• Electronic wastes (e.g., TVs, computer monitors, cell phones)

• Glue and adhesives

• Household cleaners

• Oven cleaners

• Paints

• Pesticides

• Pool cleaners

• Solvents

• Used oil

• Waste containing asbestos

• Wastes containing mercury (e.g., thermometers, fluorescent lights)

 

It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste improperly. For proper disposal of HHW call 888-CLEANLA or visit www.888CleanLA.com. No hazardous waste listed above may be placed in the curbside containers.

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Proper Paint Disposal

 

Proper disposal and recycling of paint is the LAW in California. Paint may not be disposed in the trash or down the drain. Unused paint may NOT be ‘dried-out’ in an open container due to strict air quality regulations.

 

Drop-off sites are located throughout California for the collection and reuse/recycling of paint and primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings in 5-gallons or less.