Hazardous wastes should not be put in the trash, poured down a sink drain, or poured down storm drains.
Common household hazardous wastes include – used motor oil, used oil filters, antifreeze, paint, paint thinner, cleaning products, pool chemicals, pesticides, mercury thermometers, expired medication, syringes, batteries, light bulbs, TVs, VCRs, landline and cell phones, computers, printers, copiers, stereos, appliances, etc.
These materials should be delivered to the City of El Monte's Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Facility for proper disposal. The facility is open quarterly on the first Saturday of February, May, August, and November, to El Monte residents only.
Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Facility
City of El Monte Public Works Yard
3990 Arden Drive
Hours
First Saturday of February, May, August, and November
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.