Is household hazardous waste drop-off free?

Yes for residents. LA's S.A.F.E. Centers are free for City of LA and LA County residents, and Orange County's four centers are free for OC residents.

How much can I bring at once?

Both counties' centers list a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Orange County doesn't accept containers over 5 gallons.

Can a business drop off hazardous waste?

Not at the regular drop-off. In LA, business waste goes through the City's paid VSQG program, by appointment at certain centers. Orange County's centers don't accept business waste.

Will Roa Solution take my paint or chemicals?

No. We don't handle hazardous waste. Take it to one of the centers on this page, and we'll haul the rest of the junk.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in LA & OC

The short answer

Paint, solvents, pool chemicals, motor oil, batteries and other household hazardous waste go to a county drop-off, not the trash. In LA County, residents use the City of LA's S.A.F.E. Centers, the EDCO center in Signal Hill and the County's one-day roundup events. Orange County residents have four collection centers. Residents drop off for free. We don't haul hazardous waste.

In Los Angeles County: S.A.F.E. Centers

The City of Los Angeles runs seven S.A.F.E. Centers. They're free for City of LA and LA County residents, take up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit, and you stay in your car while staff unload. Most open on weekends only, so check the hours below before you load up.

Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · Los Angeles (Atwater Village) · 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:
4600 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90039
Hours:
Saturday 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. Located inside a water reclamation plant: a state-issued photo ID is required at the security gate. Does not accept business waste.
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
Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · Sun Valley · 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:
11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, 91352
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 (310-387-1071). Line forms southbound on Randall St.; no left turns in during high volume.
Fee:
Free for residents
Phone:
(800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.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
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · Northridge · 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:
10241 N. Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, 91325
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. 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. Does not accept business waste.
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
S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
Household hazardous waste center · Los Angeles (Westwood) · 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:
550 Charles E. Young Drive West, Los Angeles, 90095
Hours:
Fridays, Saturdays & the first Sunday of each month, 9:00am-3:00pm (2026 open Sundays: Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6; closed Nov 27 and Dec 25, 2026-Jan 3, 2027). 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. Does not accept business waste. Line starts at Charles E Young Dr West & Charles E Young Dr South, off Gayley Ave.
Fee:
Free for residents
Phone:
(800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026

In Los Angeles County: EDCO and the County roundup events

LA County Public Works also holds one-day household hazardous waste and e-waste roundups with participating cities. Dates and locations rotate, so check the CleanLA calendar or call (888) CLEAN-LA. Solar panels aren't accepted at any LA County event or center.

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

In Orange County: four HHW collection centers

OC Waste & Recycling runs four collection centers, free for Orange County residents. Each trip is limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle, containers over 5 gallons aren't accepted, and business waste isn't taken.

Anaheim HHW Collection Center
Household hazardous waste center · Anaheim · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
Address:
1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, 92806
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
Who can use it:
Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
Fee:
Free for OC residents
Phone:
714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Huntington Beach HHW Collection Center
Household hazardous waste center · Huntington Beach · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
Address:
17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, 92647
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
Who can use it:
Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
Fee:
Free for OC residents
Phone:
714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Irvine HHW Collection Center
Household hazardous waste center · Irvine · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
Address:
6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, 92618
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
Who can use it:
Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
Fee:
Free for OC residents
Phone:
714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Prima Deshecha HHW Collection Center
Household hazardous waste center · San Juan Capistrano · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
Address:
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, 92675
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
Who can use it:
Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
Fee:
Free for OC residents
Phone:
714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026

What we take instead

We don't take paint, chemicals, solvents, propane tanks or anything else on these lists. Once the hazardous items are gone, we haul the rest: furniture, boxes, appliances and garage clutter. See garage cleanouts or what we take and what we don't.

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

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

Household hazardous waste drop-off in LA and Orange County