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Environmental Management Center

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Glendale Fire Department in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.

Address
780 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201
Hours
Every Wednesday and the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9 am-3 pm; closed holidays and in extreme weather (closed Wed Nov 11, 2026 and Sat Nov 14, 2026)
Who can use it
Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge residents (La Crescenta/Montrose with a Glendale Water & Power bill); bring proof of residency
Cost
Free
Appointment
Not required
Phone
Not listed
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Glendale Fire Department before you load the car.

What you can bring

  • ✓Paint
  • ✓Batteries
  • ✓Motor oil
  • ✓Antifreeze
  • –Gasoline
  • ✓Fluorescent bulbs
  • ✕Electronics
  • ✓Propane
  • ✓Pesticides
  • ✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Fluorescent tubes, CFLs, LEDs; household, car, tool and phone batteries; mercury thermometers and thermostats; cleaners, aerosols, cooking oils, drain openers; pool and spa chemicals; paints, thinners, wood preservatives; propane tanks; insecticides, weed killers, fertilizers; motor oil, brake fluid, coolant, oil filters; caulking, adhesives, roof tar; non-controlled medications; sharps in a puncture-proof container

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Explosives and fireworks, ammunition, radioactive items including smoke detectors, tires, EV batteries, solar panels, controlled substances, chemotherapy waste, e-waste (take it to the Glendale Recycling Center)

Limits

Quantity limits15 gallons of liquids or 125 pounds of solids

Rules and residency

Who can use itGlendale and La Cañada Flintridge residents (La Crescenta/Montrose with a Glendale Water & Power bill); bring proof of residency
Note from the sourceStay in your car; staff unload for you.

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FAQ

Who can use Environmental Management Center?

Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge residents (La Crescenta/Montrose with a Glendale Water & Power bill); bring proof of residency

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: paints, thinners, wood preservatives.

What will they turn away?

Explosives and fireworks, ammunition, radioactive items including smoke detectors, tires, EV batteries, solar panels, controlled substances, chemotherapy waste, e-waste (take it to the Glendale Recycling Center)

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.