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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Neighborhood Recycling Center offers higher prices for scrap paper, metal, and plastic at three locations in Los Angeles: Central Los Angeles on 2000 West Slauson Ave, San Fernando Valley on 14300 Bessemer Street, and East Los Angeles on 5601 East Valley Blvd. The Central Los Angeles location is licensed to accept trash and green waste seven days a week and provides roll-off bin services for trash and recycling. Operating hours vary between locations, with Central Los Angeles open from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, San Fernando Valley from 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM, and East Los Angeles from 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM. For rates and further information, visitors are encouraged to contact the center directly.
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 6:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Accepts: scrap paper, scrap metal, scrap plastic, trash at the Central Los Angeles location
Services: recycling center drop-off · trash acceptance at Central Los Angeles
What materials does Active Recycling accept?
The site lists scrap paper, metal, and plastic.
Where is trash accepted?
Trash is accepted at the Central Los Angeles location only.
CAL E-WASTE RECYCLE LLC is an electronics recycling center based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to properly recycling and repurposing e-waste to prevent it from ending up in landfills. They offer hassle-free services such as e-waste recycling, secure data destruction, and IT asset recovery. Clients have praised their efficiency, with one individual mentioning a quick 10-minute drop-off experience for old computers and smartphones, while an independent artist appreciated the free drop-off service that cleared up space in their garage. Additionally, a web development marketing agency commended the center for securely destructing their old computers and providing a certificate for the data destruction. CAL E-WASTE RECYCLE LLC is located at 7871 Alabama Ave. Suite 1, Canoga Park, CA 91304, with operating hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM, and Saturday, 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Contact them via telephone or email for more information or use their contact form on the website.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Servers, Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Networking Equipment, Hard Drives, Data Storage Devices, Mobile Devices, Peripherals, Graphics Cards
Services: Secure Data Destruction · IT Asset Recovery · Residential Recycling · Business Pickup & Drop-Off
California Recycles performs electronics and e-waste recycling in Northridge, Los Angeles County. Their site accepts electronic waste from all over Southern California and provides services to help organizations recycle their unwanted electronics responsibly.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
Accepts: Electronics, Batteries, Wires and cables, Light bulbs, Kitchen appliances, Toys
Services: Electronics recycling · Pickup service · Community drop-off · Collection events · Recall-return management · Surplus and liquidation services
What are your hours of operation?
Our facility is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
What materials do you not accept?
We do not accept car batteries, paint, pressurized cans, medical biohazards, severely broken light bulbs, or anything containing mercury.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Dajes Recycling, account RC194953.001 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.
What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?
The directory reports Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
E&C Recycling is a California Redemption Value (CRV) recycling center conveniently located in the parking lot of El Super supermarket in Arleta. They accept CRV beverage containers including bottles and cans for cash redemption. Visit their website for more information about accepted materials and services.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Express Disposal Downtown LA Public Dump Site
2221 E Washington Blvd
Express Disposal runs a City of Los Angeles certified construction and demolition processing site at 2221 E Washington Blvd in Downtown L.A., open to the public Monday through Saturday from 5am to 8pm and Sunday from 7am to 4pm. Mixed C&D loads and sorted loads of wood, roofing, drywall, stucco, metal, carpet, green waste, concrete, dirt, brick, and household items arrive in any type of vehicle, as long as the material is non-hazardous. The facility holds City of Los Angeles AB939 certification for mixed C&D processing and is approved by Los Angeles County Public Works as a recycling site for C&D debris, inert debris, and green waste. It reports an 89.30% diversion rate. Dumpsters rent in 3, 10, 15, and 40 yard sizes.
Listed hours: Mon to Sat 5 am to 8 pm, Sun 7 am to 4 pm
Accepts: Construction and demolition debris, Wood, Roofing, Drywall, Stucco, Metal, Carpet, Green waste, Concrete, Dirt, Brick, Household items
Services: Public C&D drop-off seven days a week · Dumpster rental in 3, 10, 15, and 40 yard sizes · City of Los Angeles AB939 certified C&D processing · Los Angeles County Public Works approved recycling site
Is the Express Disposal Downtown LA dump site open to the public?
Yes. It is a public dump site, open Monday through Saturday from 5am to 8pm and Sunday from 7am to 4pm.
What does the Express Disposal Downtown LA site accept?
Mixed or sorted construction and demolition debris, wood, roofing, drywall, stucco, metal, carpet, green waste, concrete, dirt, brick, and household items, all non-hazardous.
First Stop Recycling, at 12231 Branford St in Sun Valley, provides construction waste disposal and recycling for businesses in the Los Angeles area. They handle construction and demolition debris recycling and soil recycling, with quick service and scheduled pickup windows. Customers can book a pickup slot and pay online, and the team handles removal and cleanup.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Accepts: Construction and demolition debris, Mixed C&D loads, Pre-sorted C&D loads, Clean dirt, Soil, Concrete, Aggregate
Services: Drop-off C&D debris acceptance · Roll-off container rentals · Scheduled pickups · Waste tracking and LEED documentation · Custom waste management plans · Dirt and soil recycling
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Glendale Recycling Center Inc, account RC169848.001 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.
What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?
The directory reports Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Closed 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.
Los Angeles public business records list LATIONOS RECYCLING at 2329 Daly Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031; recycling directories use the name Latinos Recycling. The neighborhood label has been normalized to the postal city, Los Angeles. Accepted materials and current hours are not consistently published; call before visiting.
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Services: Recycling business listing
What is the correct city for the address?
The Los Angeles business record lists 2329 Daly Street in Los Angeles, CA 90031; Lincoln Heights is a neighborhood, not the postal city.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd.
Central Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Center on Colorado Boulevard, open Saturdays only. ID is required to enter, and the site takes household hazardous waste and electronics.
Listed hours: Saturdays only
Accepts: Motor oil, Paint, Pesticides, Batteries, Electronics, Fluorescent bulbs, Pool chemicals
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · E-waste drop-off
When is it open?
Saturdays only.
What is the verified public contact for this location?
LA Sanitation Customer Care Center publishes 800-773-2489 as a shared programme or department office contact. This contact serves multiple locations. Source: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Nicole Bernson SAFE Center - LA Sanitation & Environment
10241 Balboa Blvd Northridge CA 91325 USA
4.5/5(105 reviews)
The Nicole Bernson SAFE Center is a permanent household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off in Northridge, operated by LA Sanitation & Environment. SAFE stands for Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics, and the center exists specifically to take the dangerous household products that can't go in your regular trash or recycling bins. Drop-off is free for Los Angeles residents. Accepted household hazardous waste includes paint and thinners, solvents and cleaners, pesticides and pool chemicals, aerosols, used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, car and household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, and propane and other small gas cylinders. On the electronics side the center takes computers, monitors, televisions, printers, cell phones, and similar e-waste. Home-generated sharps are accepted in approved rigid, sealed containers. This is a residential program only: business or commercial hazardous waste is not accepted, and there is a per-visit limit on how much you can bring. SAFE Centers operate on weekends, generally from 9 AM to 3 PM. Because the exact days can change, it is worth confirming the current schedule before you go by calling LA Sanitation at 1-800-773-2489.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri Closed · Sat-Sun 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Accepts: Batteries, Motor oil and filters, Antifreeze, Paint and solvents, Electronics, Fluorescent bulbs, Aerosol cans, Propane cylinders, Pesticides, Pool chemicals, Sharps, Medications
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · Electronic waste collection · Battery recycling · Sharps collection · Paint and solvent disposal
North Hills Recycling provides waste disposal and environmental services in the Los Angeles area, including recycling, dumpster rentals, emergency grinding, land clearing, and mulch and hydroseed applications. Its website lists an address in Granada Hills and says it has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Services: Recycling · Dumpster rentals · Emergency grinding · Land clearing · Mulch application · Hydroseed application · Caltrans services
What services does North Hills Recycling list?
The company lists recycling, dumpster rentals, emergency grinding, land clearing, mulch application, hydroseed application, and Caltrans services.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070094135 for ONE STOP RECYCLING at 7100 STANFORD AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:CAZ453023, RCRAINFO:CAL000404535. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, OTHER HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.
Current Los Angeles-area business listings identify the recycling center at 6040 Venice Blvd as Ponce Recycling Center and publish phone 323-533-4862. Older mapping references use the Stimson's Recycling name at the same location. Directory listings show daily 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. hours; confirm accepted items by phone.
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Services: Recycling drop-off (directory-listed)
What name is currently listed for the site?
Ponce Recycling Center; older map data still shows Stimson's Recycling.
When is it listed as open?
Local directories list daily hours of 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; call to confirm before visiting.
Randall Street SAFE Center - LA Sanitation & Environment
11025 Randall St Shadow Hills CA 91352 USA
4.6/5(71 reviews)
The Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center is one of the City of Los Angeles's permanent Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics (S.A.F.E.) Centers, located at 11025 Randall Street in Sun Valley and serving the East Valley area. It is a free drop-off site where Los Angeles City and County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste, including paints, solvents, used motor oil, batteries, aerosol cans, compressed gas cylinders, cleaning and pool chemicals, sharps, and e-waste like TVs, computers, and cell phones. The center is open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, with a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per visit. Small businesses can dispose of hazardous waste here for a fee through the separate VSQG program, which requires an appointment and an EPA ID number.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri Closed · Sat-Sun 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Accepts: Aerosol cans, Asbestos (professionally abated, wetted, double-bagged, under 3 ft), Batteries (alkaline, lithium, lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, car/RV), Compressed gas cylinders (propane, butane, helium, MAPP gas, fire extinguishers, up to 5-gallon), Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors, printers, cell phones, cables/wiring), Home-generated sharps and medications, Household cleaning products, LED light bulbs, fluorescent tubes/bulbs and ballasts (no metal fixtures), Paints and solvents, Pool and garden chemicals, Treated/contaminated wood (under 3 ft), Used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze and other automotive fluids
Services: Free household hazardous waste drop-off · Free electronic waste (e-waste) drop-off · Battery recycling · Used motor oil and automotive fluid drop-off · Home-generated sharps and medication disposal · VSQG hazardous waste collection for small businesses (by appointment, for a fee)
What can I drop off at the Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center?
The center accepts household hazardous waste and electronic waste, including paints and solvents, used motor oil and automotive fluids, batteries, aerosol cans, compressed gas cylinders, household cleaning products, pool and garden chemicals, sharps and medications, and e-waste such as TVs, computers, monitors, and cell phones.
What are the hours?
The Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center is open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Collection may be suspended during rainy weather, and the center is closed on certain holidays.
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Recycling Innovations is a recycling center located in California that offers quality service to communities. They are open 7 days a week and accept bottles and cans for recycling, providing a refund on the CRV deposit paid in stores. By recycling with them, you can help reduce waste going to landfills, preserve natural resources, and make a positive environmental impact for future generations. Start recycling today by contacting them for more information or visiting their center to cash in your recyclables.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Accepts: CRV bottles, CRV cans, Aluminum cans, Plastic bottles, Glass bottles
Services: CRV bottle and can redemption · Cash refunds on CRV deposits
Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Dr.
West Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Center on Charles E. Young Drive at UCLA. It handles household hazardous waste, e-waste and used motor oil from Los Angeles residents.
Listed hours: Open weekends
Accepts: Motor oil, Paint, Pesticides, Batteries, Electronics, Fluorescent bulbs
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · E-waste drop-off
What is the verified public contact for this location?
LA Sanitation Customer Care Center publishes 800-773-2489 as a shared programme or department office contact. This contact serves multiple locations. Source: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
What household drop-off limits does LA Sanitation publish for S.A.F.E. Centres?
LA Sanitation publishes a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit for household hazardous waste. Its programme page describes free household disposal for Los Angeles residents and says the address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Source policy: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal Source: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
SCV Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal and CRV center serving the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County for more than 16 years. Locations in Van Nuys and North Hollywood buy ferrous and nonferrous metals, beverage containers, and junk cars, with roll-off, end-dump, and flatbed services for commercial accounts. The Van Nuys yard is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Ferrous scrap metal, Nonferrous scrap metal, CRV beverage containers, Junk cars
Services: Scrap metal buying · CRV redemption · Junk car purchasing · Roll-off containers · End-dump service · Flatbed hauling · Commercial recycling
Where are SCV Recycling's locations?
Yards are at 14654 Raymer St, Van Nuys, CA 91405 and 6850 Farmdale Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605.
Does SCV Recycling buy junk cars?
Yes. SCV Recycling purchases junk cars along with ferrous, nonferrous, and CRV materials.
SOCAL Recycling Industries
West Parking Lot Eagle Rock Plaza 2700 Colorado Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041 USA
4/5(46 reviews)
SoCal Recycling operates fixed centers where community members can redeem recyclable materials. Its site lists a center at Eagle Rock Plaza, 2700 Colorado Blvd. in Los Angeles, and says glass, aluminum, and plastic can be redeemed for cash.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Glass, Aluminum, Plastic
Services: Recycling drop-off and redemption
Where is the Eagle Rock SoCal Recycling center?
The site lists it at 2700 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock Plaza, Los Angeles.
What materials does the site name for redemption?
The site names glass, aluminum, and plastic.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Star Recycling, account RC10706 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.
What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?
The directory reports Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 pm; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Temple Recycling Center Corp, account RC10925 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.
What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?
The directory reports Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.
U-Pick Parts
8103 South Alameda Street
U-Pick Parts is a self-service auto wrecking yard on South Alameda Street in South Los Angeles, in the wholesale district. Hundreds of cars and trucks sit in the lot, and customers pull the used parts they need themselves at discounted prices. Admission is charged per person. The yard opens seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside winter and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November through February. It also buys junk cars and keeps an online inventory search.
Listed hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (summer); 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM November through February
Services: Self-service parts pulling · Online inventory search · Junk car buying · Open seven days a week
Is U-Pick Parts open on weekends?
Yes. The yard is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with winter hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November through February.
Does U-Pick Parts charge to enter the yard?
Yes. Admission is charged per person.
Valley Recycling Center in Chatsworth, CA offers environmentally responsible and financially rewarding recycling and document shredding services for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, as well as across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Located at 20220 Plummer Street, they cater to residential customers and provide services. Materials accepted for recycling are likely to include various types of recyclable items, while document shredding services are also available. For more information or specific instructions on what materials are accepted or rejected, visitors can contact the center directly at the provided phone number.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Recyclables
Services: Commercial recycling · Residential drop-off recycling · Document shredding
California CRV beverage-container redemption center. CalRecycle lists Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Accepts: California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers
Services: CRV beverage-container redemption
What does Venus Recycling accept?
CalRecycle lists this site as a beverage-container recycling center for California CRV containers.
When is it open?
CalRecycle lists Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center
2649 E. Washington Blvd.
East Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Center on East Washington Boulevard. Residents drop off household hazardous waste, electronics and used oil on weekends.
Listed hours: Open weekends
Accepts: Motor oil, Paint, Pesticides, Batteries, Electronics, Fluorescent bulbs
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · E-waste drop-off · Used oil recycling
What is the verified public contact for this location?
LA Sanitation Customer Care Center publishes 800-773-2489 as a shared programme or department office contact. This contact serves multiple locations. Source: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
What household drop-off limits does LA Sanitation publish for S.A.F.E. Centres?
LA Sanitation publishes a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit for household hazardous waste. Its programme page describes free household disposal for Los Angeles residents and says the address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Source policy: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal Source: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
Woodman & Chase Recycling is a full-service recycling center located in the Arleta neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, at 8717 Woodman Avenue. Serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area, this convenient recycling facility accepts a range of recyclable materials including California Redemption Value (CRV) containers for cash redemption. The center specializes in CRV buy-back services, paying cash for aluminum cans, plastic bottles (#1 PETE and #2 HDPE), glass bottles, and bi-metal containers. Beyond CRV materials, they accept cardboard, mixed paper, electronics (e-waste), appliances, and various other recyclable materials. Operating seven days a week with extended hours, Woodman & Chase Recycling provides exceptional convenience: Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and Sunday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This makes recycling accessible for working professionals, families, and businesses throughout the San Fernando Valley. The facility serves residents and businesses from Arleta, Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys, North Hills, Sun Valley, San Fernando, and surrounding Los Angeles neighborhoods. Their location on Woodman Avenue provides easy access from the 5, 118, and 405 freeways. Woodman & Chase Recycling helps Los Angeles County residents earn money while supporting environmental sustainability and California's recycling goals. Whether you're bringing in a bag of aluminum cans, boxes of cardboard from a move, old electronics, or bulky appliances, the facility handles a diverse range of recyclable materials. The center follows California recycling regulations and provides efficient service to maximize convenience for customers. For large quantities or commercial recycling needs, Woodman & Chase offers services for businesses, apartment complexes, and other organizations throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Materials Accepted in Los Angeles
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Los Angeles include recycling, Los Angeles, Electronics, drop-off, Drop-off. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles runs a four-bin curbside system through LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), which serves more than 750,000 households. The blue bin takes recyclables, the green bin takes yard trimmings and food scraps, the black bin takes trash bound for the landfill, and a brown bin covers horse manure in equestrian areas. Using the state's counting method, the City reports a landfill diversion rate of 76.4 percent. Household hazardous waste and electronics go to seven permanent S.A.F.E. Centers spread across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can go in the LA blue recycling bin?
LASAN accepts clean, dry paper and cardboard (flattened), cartons like milk and juice boxes, all aluminum, tin and metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and clean, empty plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5, including bottles with caps, milk jugs, yogurt tubs, and rigid clamshell packaging. The core rule is that materials must be clean and dry, since food residue can contaminate a whole load.
What does NOT belong in the LA blue bin?
Keep out food-soiled paper, window glass, mirrors, auto glass, light bulbs, crystal and ceramics, cloth, mini blinds, kitchen utensils, garden hoses, rubber tires, and construction debris. All electronic waste and batteries are banned from the blue bin too, along with hazardous materials like needles, medications, and aerosol or chemical containers. E-waste and hazardous items go to a S.A.F.E. Center instead.
Can I put food scraps in my green bin in Los Angeles?
Yes. Under California's SB 1383, LA's green bin now takes food scraps such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggshells, bread, grains, meat, bones, and coffee grounds, plus food-soiled paper like pizza boxes, alongside yard trimmings, grass, leaves, and branches. Contents are composted, so avoid contamination. LASAN specifically advises keeping products labeled 'compostable' or 'biodegradable' out of the green bin because they do not fully break down at local facilities.
Where do I take household hazardous waste and electronics in LA?
Drop them at one of the city's seven S.A.F.E. Centers (S.A.F.E. stands for Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics), which are open on weekends from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at no charge to Los Angeles City and County residents. They accept paints, solvents, used motor oil and antifreeze, batteries, aerosol cans, compressed gas cylinders, pool and garden chemicals, TVs, computers, and cell phones. State law limits each vehicle to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit.
How do I get rid of large furniture or a mattress in LA?
LASAN offers free bulky item pickup for residents it services. Schedule a curbside collection of items like mattresses, couches, doors, carpet, and other large furniture by calling the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 or using the MyLA311 app. The city also runs free monthly bulky-item drop-off events at five district yards for furniture, carpet, shelving, and wood.
Recycling tips for Los Angeles
- •Rinse and dry containers before they go in the blue bin. LASAN warns that a single food-soiled load can be treated as contamination and diverted from recycling.
- •Only plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5 belong in the blue bin. Other plastic numbers, plastic bags, and film are not on LASAN's accepted list, so keep them out.
- •Use the green bin for kitchen food scraps now, not just yard waste. Under SB 1383 the green bin accepts meat, bones, dairy, and coffee grounds, but skip 'compostable' utensils and bags.
- •For paint, motor oil, batteries, and old electronics, plan a weekend trip to a S.A.F.E. Center. They are open Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM and are free, with a 15-gallon or 125-pound per-vehicle limit.
- •Redeem CRV bottles and cans for cash at a certified recycling center rather than tossing them in the blue bin. California pays 5 cents on containers under 24 oz and 10 cents on those 24 oz and larger.
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