S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA (Westwood)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
- Address
- 550 Charles E Young Dr W, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Hours
- Fri-Sat and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- Who can use it
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Cost
- Free for residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 800-773-2489
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) at 800-773-2489 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)Aerosol cans; household cleaners and chemicals; fluorescent bulbs and mercury-containing items; paints, stains and solvents; pesticides and herbicides; pool chemicals; propane cylinders; batteries (alkaline, rechargeable, lithium-ion, lead-acid, button, car and boat batteries); electronic waste (TVs, computers, cell phones, printers); sharps (needles, lancets, syringes)
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Note from the sourceClosed for winter Dec 24-Jan 3; may close or change hours in bad weather.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 11 mi away · 4600 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
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- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley, CA 91352Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 2649 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 10241 N Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 7660 W Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa del Rey, CA 90293Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 1200 W City Ranch Rd, Palmdale, CA 93551Who can use it: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
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FAQ
Who can use S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA (Westwood)?
City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Is it free?
Free for residents
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paints, stains and solvents.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- sanitation.lacity.gov/facilities/west-la-safe-center-ucla
- sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
- cleanla.lacounty.gov/hhw/collection-centers/
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/