Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Roundups
are held free at various locations on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
(unless specified otherwise).

• Limit of 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per vehicle
• Do not mix materials
• Leave the products in their original container (along with original labeling) and place them in a sturdy cardboard box
  in the trunk of your car
• No waste from business will be accepted
• No tires, explosives, ammunition or radioactive materials will be accepted
• Takes just minutes and you never leave your car.

Bring any product labeled toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or an irritant.  

• Lawn/Garden Care Products: Bug spray; Pesticide/ insecticide/herbicide; fertilizer; 
  fungicide; weed killer.
• Paint and Paint-Related Products: Latex/water-based paint & oil-based paint; turpentine paint stripper; paint thinner; rust remover; varnish.
• Automotive Fluids and Batteries: Used motor oil and filters; kerosene; windshield washer solution; brake & transmission fluid; metal polish with solvent; gasoline & diesel fuel; auto body repair products; antifreeze; lead acid batteries. 
• Beauty Products and Medicines: alcohol-based lotions/isopropyl alcohol;
  medicine; hair relaxers, dyes and permanents; Nail polish & nail polish remover;
  Products in aerosol cans. 
• Household Cleaners: ammonia-based cleaners; floor care products; window
  cleaners; metal polish and cleaners; oven and drain cleaners; aerosol cleaners;
  furniture polish; tub, tile & toilet bowl cleaners.
• Miscellaneous: fluorescent lights; photographic chemicals; shoe polish; swimming pool chemicals; glue; mercury thermometers; lighter fluid; fiberglass epoxy;
  moth balls; mercury batteries.

The California Paint Stewardship Program, established by
California law, requires paint manufacturers to develop a take
back system for certain types of leftover paints. PaintCare is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created by paint manufacturers, through the American Coatings Association, that handles
recycling and proper disposal of certain types of unused paint products.

Local businesses that accept paint products at no charge include:
• Super Hardware Inc., 501 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel 91776;
   626-284-7021 (limit 5 gallons)
• Dunn-Edwards, 3574 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead 91770;
   626-312-5152 (limit 20 gallons)
• Dunn-Edwards, 3897 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91107;
   626-577-0880 (limit 20 gallons)
• Sherwin-Williams, 3262 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91107; 
   626-683-1179 (limit 5 gallons)

It is advised that you call the store before dropping off leftover
paint. For more information about the program, visit www.paintcare.org. The site is filled with useful information,
including acceptable and some non-acceptable paint products,
as well as a paint calculator to help take the guesswork out of determining how much paint to buy.

Household Electronic Waste includes equipment such
as computer monitors, VCRs, stereos, fax machines, copiers, computer keyboards and cellular telephones.

Allied Waste Services (AWS) picks up residential electronic waste every Wednesday, but residents must call (1-888-742-5234) in advance to schedule a pick-up. For more information, click here.

You can also take household electronic waste
(along with HHW) to a free County-sponsored 
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Roundup. 

Household batteries can be dropped off at any one
of four battery recycling locations in Alhambra:

• Alhambra Camera, 121 E. Main St. 91801
  626-382-6365
• Dat Chong Jewelry Co., 1231 E. Valley Blvd. 
   91801, 626-308-1848 (Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. Closed)
• Main Pharmacy, 103 N. Garfield Ave., #D 91801, 626-576-0890 (Mon.-Fri,. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.;
  Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun., Closed)

Syringes (for use on humans or pets) include hypodermic needles, pen and intravenous needles, lancets, and other devices for delivery of medications. If improperly disposed, these can injure people,
spread germs and disease including hepatitis & HIV/ AIDS. Do not place sharps waste in used plastic milk cartons, bleach bottles, etc.

Pick up locations for FREE state-approved sharps in the City of Alhambra:

• L.A. County Department of Public Works 
  900 S. Fremont Ave., (Annex Bldg. - Third Floor),
  1-888-CleanLA
• Accurate Home Health Care, Inc.
  104 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B, 626-576-5006
• Other Distribution Sites
   

Disposal locations for permanently-sealed sharps containers:

• Household Hazardous Waste Roundup Events
  (red sharps containers are preferred, but will take containers that
  do not leak, break or puncture. Container must be taped, sealed and labeled "SHARPS."  See Home-Generated Sharps Waste Management. 
• Other County Medical Waste Collection Sites 
• Other Medical Disposal Facilities - hospitals, doctor's offices,
  health clinics, pharmacies, health departments,  community organizations, animal hospitals.
• Mail-back services. Cost depends on the size 
  of the container. You will receive a sharps 
  container and mail-back packaging to mail back
  your container once it is full.

DO NOT flush medications down the toilet, in the trash or in your
recycling or yard waste container. They are bad for the environment.
Take unwanted medications to a Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Roundup, held free each month at locations throughout
the San Gabriel Valley.

For additional information about disposing of medication, click here in English / Spanish.