What is household hazardous waste (HHW)? Almost every home has common household products containing chemicals that are harmful to humans, animals and the environment. It is both dangerous and illegal to disposal of HHW in the garbage, down any drain, or on the ground. Here is a list of what materials are banned from the landfill in the State of California that require special drop off.
HHW must be dropped off for responsible disposal, therefore, it is not accepted in any of your curbside carts. Do the right thing and take your HHW to the nearest drop-off facility or collection event – It’s FREE for residents! (Scroll down for a list of HHW collection options)
(NOTE: Burbank Recycle Center’s Drop Zone is NOT a HHW collection center and only accepts universal waste items, including electronics, batteries (including car batteries), fluorescent bulbs and used motor oil and anti-freeze, but not items like paint, flammables or other hazardous chemicals. Burbank residents only–must show I.D. with Burbank address OR accompanying proof of Burbank residence (BWP bill, etc.).
RECYCLE CENTER HOURS:MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMCLOSED WEEKENDS
DROP OFF LOCATIONS: Find a location near you with Earth 911’s collection locator: https://search.earth911.com/ or check out these options:
Learn what the S.A.F.E. Collection Center’s take and what is prohibited here.
The Closest Location to Burbank:11025 Randall St, Sun Valley 91352Map & DirectionsSaturday & Sunday, 9am – 3pm
Find more S.A.F.E. locations here.
Two permanent HHW collection facilities:
1) Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC)1200 City Ranch Rd, Palmdale, CA 93551Map & DirectionsOpen 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 9 am – 3 pm(CLOSED some holiday weekends; refer to their site for listed hours)
2) EDCO Recycling and Transfer Collection Center2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755Map & Directions2nd & 4th Saturday of every month, 9am – 2pm (CLOSED on holiday weekends; refer to their Collection Center hours)
3) LA COUNTY TEMPORARY COLLECTION EVENTS:
Los Angeles County HHW Collection Events
NOTE FOR BUSINESSES: Burbank Recycle Center’s Drop Zone will accept a small amount of universal waste (e-waste, bulbs, batteries, and used motor oil) only from Burbank businesses as a convenient courtesy (limits apply). However, businesses that generate higher volumes or have regular HHW material, then they should hire a local company to handle their program to dispose of this dangerous material responsibly.
S.A.F.E. Centers only accept residential hazardous waste during normal operating hours. Businesses are not allowed to use the S.A.F.E. Centers and will have to make an appointment to dispose through their V.S.Q.G. Program (Very Small Quantity Generator).
TREATED WOOD: While treated wood is considered a hazardous waste, it can only be taken to an approved landfill facility permitted to handle this material, not a HHW collection center. Call first to make sure and to determine drop off fees.
