Free Household Hazardous Waste Event

It's Spring cleaning time!

The County of Los Angeles will be hosting its annual Manhattan Beach Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Round-Up on Saturday, March 20. Many items—including household hazardous waste, electronic waste, universal waste and medicines—are too toxic to place in your trash can and must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

What Materials are Accepted?
All types of paints, stains/varnishes, solvents, glues, antifreeze, used motor oil and filters, transmission fluid, coolants, batteries, lighter fluid, acids, pesticides, household cleaners, pool chemicals, CRTs (computer monitors), old TVs, compact fluorescent tubes and bulbs, thermostats and other mercury-containing lamps, batteries, Sharpies and medicines.

Do Not Bring:
Business waste, explosives, ammunition and radioactive materials, trash, tires, controlled substances, and white goods such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines. White goods can be picked up by Waste Management from your home. Call 310-830-7100 to schedule a pick-up.

Be Sure That:

• The containers are not leaking.
• You do NOT mix hazardous waste.
• The contents of the containers are the same as stated on the label.
• You do not bring items during rain as the collection is suspended during that time.
• Not more than 15 gallons of paint or 125 pounds of hazardous waste are brought to each visit.
• You bring a valid form of identification such as a California drivers license or California I.D.

Physically Disabled Program:
If you are not able to transport your HHW materials due to physical impairment, please call Armine Kesablyan at 626-458-3548 to schedule an HHW pick up from your Manhattan Beach home on March 21, free of charge. 

For more information, including a complete schedule of all L.A. County round-ups, call 888-CLEAN-LA (888-253-2652) or visit Clean L.A. To learn more about the city's HHW program, visit the city's HHW Web page.