If a TV, computer, etc. is too old to donate to our local Goodwill or Salvation Army, then I would recommend taking it to the S.A.F.E. Collection Center in San Pedro. S.A.F.E. stands for Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics.

Here is a short list of examples.

Solvents: paint thinners, nail polish removers, perfumes, etc.

Automotive: tires, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, motor oil, etc.

Flammables: household cleaners, aerosol, etc.

Electronics: anything that uses electrical power



S.A.F.E. Center

Location: 1400 N. Gaffey St. San Pedro, CA 90021

Open on: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Phone: 1-800-98-TOXIC

Closed on Holidays.

Flyer in English and in Spanish.

The Department of Public Works‘ also has periodic Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. The events are FREE and open to all residents of L.A. County for Ewaste.

There is an upcoming event in Palos Verdes:

These are not the most convenient locations for people that do not have cars. But hopefully we can work towards getting an E-Waste Event here in Wilmington.