Permanent collection centers offer a convenient, free method for Los Angeles County residents to properly dispose household hazardous and
electronic waste (HHW/e-waste). Residents can drop off items such as paint, solvents, chemicals, computers, batteries, cell phones, fluorescent lights, etc.
City of Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Permanent Collection Centers usual hours of operation are Saturdays, and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Click
here
for additional information.
| NAME |
LOCATION |
HOURS OF OPERATION |
ADDRESS |
Nicole Bernson (Balboa)
S.A.F.E. Center |
Northridge |
Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am-3:00pm
Closed on December 23, 24, 30 and 31. |
10241 N. Balboa Boulevard,
Northridge, CA 91325 |
Gaffey Street
S.A.F.E. Center |
San Pedro |
Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am-3:00pm
Closed on December 23, 24, 30 and 31. |
1400 N. Gaffey Street,
San Pedro, CA 90731 |
Los Angeles-Glendale
S.A.F.E. Center |
Northeast
Los Angeles |
Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am-3:00pm
Closed until further notice. |
4600 Colorado Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90039 |
| Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center |
Playa Del Rey | Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am-3:00pm
Closed on December 23, 24, 30 and 31. |
7660 West Imperial Highway, Gate B
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 |
Randall Street
S.A.F.E. Center |
Sun Valley | Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am-3:00pm
Closed on December 23, 24, 30 and 31. |
11025 Randall Street,
Sun Valley, CA 91352 |
UCLA
S.A.F.E. Center |
West Los Angeles | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
8:00am-2:00pm
This site accepts electronic
waste on Saturdays ONLY
CLOSED on November 9, 10, 23, and 24; December 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 31. |
550 Charles E. Young Drive West,
Los Angeles, CA 90095 |
Washington Blvd.
S.A.F.E. Center |
East Los Angeles | Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am-3:00pm
Closed on December 23, 24, 30 and 31. |
2649 E. Washington Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90021 |
The SAFE Centers will resume their normal operating hours in January 2024, starting with the UCLA SAFE Center on Thursday, January 4, 2023, and all other SAFE Centers on Saturday, January 6, 2023.
Small businesses that qualify for the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program (Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program) may dispose of their hazardous waste at the S.A.F.E. Centers for a fee. This service is by appointment only. Please call (310) 387-1071, or email 4HCESQG@cleanharbors.com to book an appointment.
NOTE: An EPA ID number is required to participate in the VSQG Program. If you regularly generate any amount of hazardous waste, you are required to have an EPA ID number. Alternatively, a temporary EPA ID number can be obtained from the state if you do not regularly generate hazardous waste. Visit https://dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous-waste-id-numbers/ to register and receive your EPA ID number.