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Attention Redondo Beach Residents:
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility was permanently closed on August 31, 2007.
You may get additional information regarding refuse, recycling and Hazardous Waste disposal by calling our Recycling Hotline at 310-318-0613.
For convenient Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Universal Waste disposal locations click here: (Flyer)
We recommend the following option for disposing of your Household Hazardous Waste(HHW):
Los Angeles County Round-up schedule:
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any product labeled: toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or irritant. The health and safety of our community is endangered when these products are discarded in household garbage, sinks or storm drains. The amount of products from a single home may seem insignificant. However, when millions of homes across Los Angeles County use similar products, the combined effect becomes a major problem. The following are examples of HHW products that may be found in and around your home.
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HHW THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
- Ammunition, Explosives and Radioactive Materials.
Transportation limit for chemical related items:
It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste to collection sites. Please pack your waste properly to prevent tipping or spilling of the waste during transportation. Residents are limited to a total of six pieces per visit to a S.A.F.E. Center. Of the six pieces, no more than two pieces can be CRT-related. Small items (mouses, cables, modems, cell phones, etc.) can be packed in a carton box and that carton will be considered as one item.
Preparing your HHW for a Collection Event (Click here for Information)
FOR BUSINESS HAZARDOUS WASTE:
Take hazardous waste to a City of Los Angeles, Permanent Collection Center.
To make an appointment please call 1-213-485-2260 visit http://www.lacity.org/SAN/solid_resources/special/business_hazardous_waste/index.htm for more information. To locate an e-waste recycler visit eRecycle.org
What is E-Waste (Electronic Waste)
The term "E-waste" is applied to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. The following are examples of E-waste products. Click Here Electronics may contain lead, copper and other heavy metals or potentially toxic substances.
Why we Should Recycle Used Oil (Click Here)
Find Your Nearest Used Oil Collection Center (Click Here)
The CRT Issue
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's) are the picture tubes in computer monitors and TV's. They are found in virtually every household and office throughout the nation. With the rapid evolution of technology, computers become obsolete in a short period of time. Each year, an estimated six million CRT's are discarded in California. A typical 17-inch CRT contains approximately two pounds of lead. Larger CRT's may contain up to ten pounds of lead. Lead is a known toxic substance and disposal of CRT's in landfills can cause the pollution of soil and groundwater. California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has declared that CRT's are banned from disposal in landfills.
What You Can Do
Residents: For convenient E-waste disposal locations: Click Here
YOUR TRASH CAN BE SOMEONE’S TREASURE!
LIST UNWANTED ITEMS AT THE FOLLOWING SITES:
- Craiglist.com - List items for "free" under the “For Sale” posting.
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LACoMAX - The Los Angeles County Materials Exchange, is a free Countywide materials reuse service that can help you find markets for your surplus materials and other usable discards.
- CalMAX ... a free service designed to help businesses find markets for non-hazardous materials they have traditionally discarded. CalMAX helps businesses, industries, and institutions save resources and money.
For more information call Public Works at (310) 318-0686, ext. 4193.
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