A Hazardous Waste Roundup will be held on Saturday, June 18th in Torrance from 9AM to 3PM at the American Honday facility. See map for exact location.
Sponsored jointly by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and the Department of Public Works. The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.
THINGS YOU CAN BRING...
Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Paint, Paint Thinner.
Turpentine, Cleaners with Acids or Lye.
Pool Chemicals
Pesticides and Herbicides.
Household and Car Batteries.
Old Computers and Television Sets.
Printers, VCR’s, Cell Phones, Fax Machines, Stereos.
Electronic Games and Toys
Microwave Ovens
Light Bulbs
Sharps or Used Needles.
Expired Pharmaceuticals and Mercury Thermometers.
THINGS WE DON'T WANT YOU TO BRING...
Explosives, Ammunition or Radioactive materials.
Waste from Businesses will NOT be accepted.
Trash or Old Tires.
White Goods such as Washers, Stoves, Refrigerators or Air Conditioners.
HOW TO PREPARE...
In general there is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per vehicle.
Bring items in a sturdy box, preferably in their original labeled containers.
Be prepared to leave your containers.
Do not mix products together.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS - (800) 238-0172
Transportation limit for chemical related items: It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste to collection sites. Please pack your waste properly to prevent tipping or spilling of the waste during transportation.
John Bailey, President
Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA)
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