550 Charles E. Young Drive West Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States
Summary
S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) are permanent collection facilities that are open every weekend for City of Los Angeles residents and LA County residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste).
Visit our service page for a list of accepted items at the S.A.F.E. Centers. This service is provided free of charge to residents.
Small businesses can dispose of their hazardous waste through the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program for a fee.
Please note that S.A.F.E. Centers may close or experience modified hours during inclement weather.
Collection Times and Limits
Fridays, Saturdays & 1st Sundays of the month 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
HHW Transportation Limit: Accepting a maximum of 125 lbs or 15 gallons per visit
2026 Open Sundays
- May 3
- June 7
- August 2
- September 6
- October 4
- November 1
- December 6
2026 Closures
- Student Move-In: September 18–19
- Thanksgiving: November 27
- Winter Closure: December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Detour - Alternate Route
Construction activity August 3, 2026 through September 25, 2026. Use alternate route on map.
Related programs
S.A.F.E. Centers and Household Hazardous Waste
Related facilities
North Valley: Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
Central LA: Los Angeles - Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
East LA: Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center
Harbor: Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center