Where do I take paint or chemicals near the South Bay and Long Beach?

To a household hazardous waste center: EDCO Environmental Collection Center (Signal Hill), Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center, Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center and Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center. Landfills and transfer stations don't take it.

Where can I drop off a mattress near the South Bay and Long Beach?

Bye Bye Mattress sites nearby include Republic Services - American Transfer Station, Republic Services - Falcon Refuse Transfer Station, Carson Transfer Station and City of Long Beach Public Works - Chester Yard. Drop-off is free at participating sites; limits vary.

Dumps Near the South Bay & Long Beach

The short answer

Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART), California Waste Services (Downtown LA) and Puente Hills MRF take loads from the public.

Puente Hills Landfill closed in 2013; the MRF at the same entrance takes self-haul
Puente Hills Landfill closed on October 31, 2013. The Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility at the same entrance (13130 Crossroads Pkwy S., City of Industry) takes self-haul loads Monday to Saturday, 4 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: LA County Sanitation Districts, checked Nov 2026

Landfills and transfer stations

For trash, furniture, construction debris and green waste. Rules and fees are as posted on each site’s official page.

Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
Transfer station · Downey · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Construction and demolition (C&D) debris; Green waste; Garage clean-up/furniture; General trash
Address:
9770 Washburn Road, Downey, 90241
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Phone:
(626) 855-7222
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026

Just outside the area

The nearest other sites that take loads from the public or residents.

California Waste Services (Downtown LA)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Construction debris; Demolition waste; Wood & lumber; Metal & steel
Address:
3720 Noakes St., Los Angeles, 90023
Hours:
Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Mixed C&D:
$135/ton
Wood:
$135/ton
Clean drywall:
$80/ton
Clean inert:
$90/ton
Phone:
(310) 340-7458
Source: californiawasteservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Puente Hills MRF
We use this one
Transfer station · City of Industry · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Residential waste; Commercial waste; Industrial waste; Construction and demolition waste
Address:
13130 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, 91746
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 4:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Sunday and major holidays
Surcharge effective 2024-07-01:
Uncovered loads: $5.06 per ton or per load
Safety vest:
$4.50 per vest (non-refundable)
Phone:
562-908-4288, ext. 6071
Expect a 30-minute to 1-hour wait depending on the time of day. 12 to 2 PM is usually the busiest.
Isaiah Roa, owner
Source: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026

Hazardous waste, e-waste and other drop-offs

Paint, chemicals, batteries and electronics don't go to a landfill. See household hazardous waste drop-off for every center in both counties.

EDCO Environmental Collection Center (Signal Hill)
Household hazardous waste center · Signal Hill · Open
Call to confirm who can use it
Takes:
Household hazardous waste; E-waste; Unwanted non-controlled pharmaceuticals; Needles and syringes; Antifreeze; Car batteries
Address:
2755 California Avenue (EDCO Recycling & Transfer), Signal Hill, 90755
Hours:
Scheduled Saturdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm (CleanLA calendar: Nov 14 and Dec 12, 2026). Page notes posted hours of operation apply to the transfer station only.
Fee:
Free
Source: cleanla.lacounty.gov, checked Nov 2026
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · San Pedro · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Aerosol cans; Automotive fluids and products incl. petroleum-based fuels (gasoline/diesel containers not returned); Household cleaners and chemicals; Fluorescent bulbs and mercury-containing items; Paints, stains, and solvents; Pesticides and herbicides
Address:
1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, 90731
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Winter closure Dec 24-Jan 3; may close or change hours in inclement weather.
Who can use it:
Free for City of Los Angeles residents and LA County residents. Address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Stay in vehicle; staff unload. Business waste only via the paid VSQG program by appointment at certain centers. Business waste by appointment only.
Fee:
Free for residents
Phone:
(800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · Playa del Rey · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Aerosol cans; Automotive fluids and products incl. petroleum-based fuels (gasoline/diesel containers not returned); Household cleaners and chemicals; Fluorescent bulbs and mercury-containing items; Paints, stains, and solvents; Pesticides and herbicides
Address:
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Playa del Rey, 90293
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Winter closure Dec 24-Jan 3; may close or change hours in inclement weather.
Who can use it:
Free for City of Los Angeles residents and LA County residents. Address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Stay in vehicle; staff unload. Business waste only via the paid VSQG program by appointment at certain centers. Business waste by appointment only.
Fee:
Free for residents
Phone:
(800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · Los Angeles · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Aerosol cans; Automotive fluids and products incl. petroleum-based fuels (gasoline/diesel containers not returned); Household cleaners and chemicals; Fluorescent bulbs and mercury-containing items; Paints, stains, and solvents; Pesticides and herbicides
Address:
2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90021
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Winter closure Dec 24-Jan 3; may close or change hours in inclement weather.
Who can use it:
Free for City of Los Angeles residents and LA County residents. Address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Stay in vehicle; staff unload. Business waste only via the paid VSQG program by appointment at certain centers. Currently not accepting business waste.
Fee:
Free for residents
Phone:
(800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026

Nearby mattress drop-offs

Republic Services - American Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Gardena · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
1449 West Rosecrans Ave., Gardena, 90249
Hours:
5:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; Limit: 5
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
310-527-6980
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - Falcon Refuse Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Wilmington · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
3031 East I St., Wilmington
Hours:
8:00AM-12:00PM Mon-Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply; Limit: 5 units maximum
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Phone:
562-590-8531
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Carson Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Carson · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
321 West Francisco Street, Carson, 90745
Hours:
6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Phone:
310-605-6000
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
City of Long Beach Public Works - Chester Yard
Mattress drop-off · Long Beach · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
970 West Chester Place, Long Beach
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; Limit: No limit; State Residents Only
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
562-570-8300
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - Compton Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Compton · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
2509 West Rosecrans Ave., Compton, 90059
Hours:
6:00AM-5:30PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 5 units maximum for residential and commercial vehicles
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
310-327-8461
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - Bel Art Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Long Beach · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
2495 East 68th St., Long Beach, 90805
Hours:
5:00AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri; 5:00AM-12:30PM Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply; Limit: 5 units maximum
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Phone:
562-259-2872
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Cristal Materials, Inc. - McKinley Ave
Mattress drop-off · Los Angeles · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
6825 McKinley Ave., Los Angeles
Hours:
6:00AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; incentive payment location ($3 reimbursement, 5 units/vehicle/day); Limit: 5 units for residents; no limit for commercial; State Residents Only
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
323-752-2026
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026

Scrap metal from our jobs goes to SA Recycling (Monrovia, Carson, Pasadena, Santa Ana and other locations).

Or have us haul it

We pick up from inside, upstairs or the backyard and take it to the right place, starting at $190. This page covers:

Junk removal in the South Bay (21 cities and neighborhoods)
Junk removal in the Long Beach area (4 cities and neighborhoods)

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.

Dumps near the South Bay and Long Beach