Put Toxic Waste In Its Place

OPEN TO ALL RANCHO PALOS VERDES RESIDENTS
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Permanent S.A.F.E. (Solvents, Automotives, Flammables & Electronics) Collection Center

1400 North Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA  90731

Open:

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ONLY

The following items may be disposed of at the Center:

Facility operated by the City of Los Angeles
Partially funded by the County of Los Angeles

For more information please contact 1-800-98-TOXIC or www.larecycles.org or www.888cleanla.com

You may also properly dispose of household toxic products—at no cost—by bringing items to one of Los Angeles County’s Household Hazardous Waste Roundup events, conducted most weekends around LA County. For information call 1-888-CLEAN-LA (888-253-2652) or log on to www.888cleanLA.com.

Or utilize the Earth 911 recycling hotline to locate drop-off programs for hazardous and non-hazardous materials: 1-800-CLEANUP (800-253-2687) or www.earth911.org.

Battery Collection

You can drop off your household batteries at various RPV park sites in special battery collection containers located in park’s office.

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries are commonly found in cell phones, laptops, cordless phones, household electronics or power tools and are considered hazardous waste when they are discarded. Unfortunately, more and more dangerous incidents are being reported involving explosions or fires caused by improperly disposed cell phones or Li-Ion batteries.

All batteries and electronic waste must be properly recycled or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility or event, and NEVER placed in trash or recycling carts! 

Batteries and most electronic waste are considered hazardous because of the metals and/or other toxic or corrosive materials contained within. Even when batteries have reached their end-life, they still hold a small charge. If batteries are not discarded properly, they can potentially explode and cause a fire in a collection cart, truck or in a disposal facility when crushed.

Used-Oil Collection

You can have your used oil and oil filters collected curbside for FREE. Call EDCO to receive your used oil containers, and also schedule to have your used oil and oil filters collected.

E-Waste Collection

RPV residents can schedule e-waste pickup service for items such as televisions, computers, printers, etc. (please no other Household Hazardous Waste). This is in conjunction with EDCO’s Bulky-Item Collection service which includes up to four FREE bulky-item or e-waste collections per year (up to four items each collection). In addition, EDCO holds a FREE e-waste collection event twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Detailed information will be posted under Events prior to the events.

Paint

Paint may not be placed out for curbside collection or disposed of in a bin/container meant for solid waste. FREE paint recycling is available at drop-off sites throughout California. Most of these sites are at paint retailers (paint, hardware, and home improvement stores) that have volunteered to take back paint, and they are available to any resident and business in California. These stores accept paint whenever they are open for business. Below is a link where you can find a drop-off site near you and view hours and restrictions.

Find a PaintCare drop-off location

Lithium-Ion Batteries and Electronic Waste

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries are commonly found in cell phones, laptops, cordless phones, household electronics or power tools and are considered hazardous waste when they are discarded. Unfortunately, more and more dangerous incidents are being reported involving explosions or fires caused by improperly disposed cell phones or Li-Ion batteries.

All batteries and electronic waste must be properly recycled or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility or event, and NEVER placed in trash or recycling carts!

Batteries and most electronic waste are considered hazardous because of the metals and/or other toxic or corrosive materials contained within. Even when batteries have reached their end-life, they still hold a small charge. If batteries are not discarded properly, they can potentially explode and cause a fire in a collection cart, truck or in a disposal facility when crushed.

RPV residents can drop off household batteries at various RPV park sites in special battery collection containers located in parks’ office. Residents can also dispose of household hazardous waste, free of charge, at the Household Hazardous Waste Permanent S.A.F.E. (Solvents, Automotives, Flammables & Electronics) Collection Center located at 1400 North Gaffey Street in San Pedro. Open Saturdays and Sundays only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please contact 1-800-98-TOXIC or larecycles.org or 888cleanla.com.

Watch a Short Animated Video on Battery Safety from the Avoid the Spark Campaign

Sharps Collection

The EDCO mail-back sharps disposal program provides a cost-effective solution for the disposal of needles, syringes, and lancets; as well as other types of sharps and small quantities of medical waste. It is a safe and easy alternative to large-volume pickups.

Sharps Collection Notice & Service Request

Instructions for Sharps Mail-Back Box