What is Hazardous Waste?

Household hazardous waste is any product labeled: toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or irritant that is disposed of.

A typical home can contain a vast array of household hazardous products used for cleaning, painting, beautifying, lubricating and disinfecting the house, yard, workshop and garage.

The health and safety of our families, neighborhoods and environment is threatened when household hazardous waste is stored or disposed of improperly.

The chemical-based household products from a single home may seem insignificant; but, when millions of homes across Los Angeles County use similar products — handling, storing and disposing of them improperly — the combined effect becomes a major problem. The health and safety of people and animals, as well as the health of our communities and the environment is endangered when these types of products are discarded in household garbage, sinks or storm drains.

For more information, visit the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works website.

*Source: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works


Hazardous waste disposal, City of Agoura Hills
Great website with lots of information on how to get rid of all your hazardous waste.


Electronic Waste Round-Up
First Saturday of the Month, 10:00am-3:00pm
Calabasas City Hall
26135 Mureau Road (Corner of Las Virgenes Road off Freeway 101)


UCLA S.A.F.E. Collection Center
Accepts hazardous waste weekly on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday* 8:00am-2:00pm
NOTE: Electronic waste is accepted on Saturdays only.

City of Malibu
Please check  the website or the Los Angeles County website for information and details on e-waste round-ups, or contact Kim Nilsson at (805) 495-7521