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City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (EDCO)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by City of La Mesa (EDCO) in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Location
- 8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Hours
- 9:00 am-12:45 pm, by appointment
- Who can use it
- Incorporated City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove residents
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 619-287-5696 ext. 4270
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of La Mesa (EDCO) at 619-287-5696 ext. 4270 before you load the car.
What you can bring
The source does not list accepted items for this program. Call before you go.
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itIncorporated City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove residents
Note from the sourceEDCO, 8184 Commercial St, also takes some items during operating hours. Homebound residents can ask about the city home pickup program.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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- Home pickup
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FAQ
Who can use City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (EDCO)?
Incorporated City of La Mesa and Lemon Grove residents
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.cityoflamesa.gov/377/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Electronic-Was
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/