Lynwood Residential Services
Household Hazardous Waste
E-Waste, Universal Waste, & Common Household Toxins
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Universal Waste (UW) cannot be disposed of with household trash or recycling, down the drain, or by abandonment. HHW and UW must be disposed through Los Angeles County’s HHW program. Visit 888cleanla.com for more information and for upcoming collection events, including weekend events in San Pedro and Playa del Rey.
E-waste can be recycled through the bulky item collection program or the Los Angeles County HHW collection program.
There are also a number of medication drop-off locations in and near the City. Visit the DEA’s website for a current list.
Universal Waste
- Batteries (all types)
- Thermostats
- Fluorescent Light Tubes and Bulbs
- LED Light Bulbs
E-Waste
- Televisions
- Computers
- Monitors
- Copiers
- VCRs
- DVD and Blu-Ray Players
- Cell Phones
- Microwaves
- Anything else with a circuit board
Common Household Toxics
In the House:
- Beach-Based Cleaners
- Polishes
- Medications
- Nail Polish & Remover
- Oven Cleaners
- Aerosol Sprays
In the Yard:
- Pesticides
- Weed Killers
- Fungicides
- Pool Chemicals
In the Garage:
- Antifreeze
- Waxes & Polishes
- Oil & Oil filters
- Engine Cleaners
- Gasoline
- Brake Fluid
In the Workshop:
- Paint (all kinds)
- Glues & Adhesives
- Paint Thinners
- Wood Preservatives
- Solvents
- Photo Chemicals
- Wood Finishes
