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Permanent Centers

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.



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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 ReySaturdays 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 ValleySaturdays 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 AngelesThursdays, 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 AngelesSaturdays 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.

NAME LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATION ADDRESS
Gaffey Street
S.A.F.E. Center
San Pedro1st Wednesday of the month 1400 N. Gaffey Street,
San Pedro, CA 90731
Washington Blvd.
S.A.F.E. Center
East Los Angeles 2nd Wednesday of the month 2649 E. Washington Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center Playa Del Rey 3rd Wednesday of the month 7660 West Imperial Highway, Gate B
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Randall Street
S.A.F.E. Center
Sun Valley 4th Wednesday of the month 11025 Randall Street, 
Sun Valley, CA 91352