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Recycling Hazardous Waste in the South Bay of Los Angeles

 The South Bay of Los Angeles works to be a leader in recycling Household Hazardous Wastes.   There are two main drop off centers – one is the Hyperion Treatment Plant  (El Segundo, CA ) and the Gaffey Street S.A.F.E Collection Center (San Pedro, CA.)  The Hyperion Treatment Plant is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and the Gaffey Street S.A.F.E Collection Center is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  These are permanent sights.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any product labeled: toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or irritant. The health and safety of our community is endangered when these products are discarded in household garbage, sinks or storm drains. The amount of products from a single home may seem insignificant. However, when millions of homes across Los Angeles County use similar products, the combined effect becomes a major problem. The following are examples of HHW products that may be found in and around your home:

HHW

Air fresheners

Antifreeze

Asbestos

Batteries (car and household)

Bug spray

Disinfectants

Drain cleaners

Drugs, medicines

Engine cleaners/degreasers

Fertilizers

Flea collars

Floor furniture and shoe polish

Fluorescent lights

Furniture and paint strippers

Gasoline and diesel fuel

Glass/window cleaners

HHW (con€™t.)

Hair spray

Light switches

Mercury thermometers

Nail polish and remover

Oven cleaners

Paints, oil and water based

Pesticides

Pharmaceuticals

Pool chemicals

Propane tanks (small)

Rat, mouse and snail poisons

Roach and ant killers

Rug and upholstery cleaners

Solvents

Stains and vanishes

HHW (con€™t.)

Thinners and turpentine€™s

Transmissions and brake fluid

Tub, tile and toilet bowl cleaners

Used motor oil and filters

Electronic Waste

Cell phones

Computers

Electronic games

Fax machines

Printers

Stereos

Televisions

VCR€™s

DVD players

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