Household batteries and light bulbs including Compact Fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, Fluorescent tubes, and LED bulbs are considered hazardous waste and must not be placed in trash or recycling containers (incandescent light bulbs may be disposed of as trash). The City of Pasadena offers various options for the disposal of these materials. Please see the table below for disposal options for each type. Safety Notes: Please visit the EPA website for guidance on broken CFLs or other mercury-containing bulbs. While storing...
Universal & Hazardous Waste Recycling
One-Day E-Waste Collection Events
The City holds One-Day E-Waste and Document Shredding events for residents throughout the year. These events are posted on the Calendar. If you would like to subscribe for notifications of upcoming events, sign up through the Citizen Service Center. Los Angeles County also hosts one-day events for Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste. Please visit their website for more information. Additional Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Locations Los Angeles County residents can visit the S.A.F.E Collection Centers maintained by...
Used Motor Oil/Filter Certified Collection Centers
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Sharps Disposal Information
Home-Generated Needles, Syringes and Lancets The City of Pasadena offers FREE 1-quart Sharp Waste recycling for residents. Pasadena Public Health 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Each container comes with a full set of instructions for proper packaging, as well as a return box for mailing containers. To sign up for the sharps waste program please call Pasadena Public Heath 626-744-6004. Proper disposal of sharps waste helps the general public and trash collection workers avoid possible exposure to infectious diseases!
Household Hazardous Waste
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW): Paints and solvents, household batteries*, fluorescent tubes/bulbs and light ballasts (no metal fixtures)*, cleaning products, used motor oil and filters, anti-freeze and other automotive fluids, car batteries, pool and garden chemicals, aerosol cans, home generated SHARPS* such as needles or lancets, unused medicine (except controlled substances), asbestos*, wood with creosote such as railroad ties*, and more. The follow items are NOT accepted. Please call the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 for assistance in disposing of...