Hazardous Waste Disposal in Los Angeles

Hazardous waste disposal in Los Angeles is offered by ADCO Environmental Services which can provide turnkey waste management services for all of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. ADCO offers cradle to grave waste management services for all types of hazardous, non-hazardous, and even radioactive waste streams from businesses, factories, government agencies, laboratories, and schools.

Hazardous & Radioactive Waste Options in Los Angeles

ADCO has disposed of thousands of pounds of waste generated throughout the L.A. metropolitan area over our many years of servicing the Los Angeles area. Some of the services offered to waste generators in and near Los Angeles by ADCO are properly disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, waste profiling, lab packing, Oil waste pump-outs, and ADCO can even assist with radioactive/nuclear waste disposal.

ADCO has assisted very small quantity generators (VSQG) or a large quantity generators (LQG) across the Los Angeles area and ADCO stands by, ready to assist you with your waste disposal needs. We have assisted waste generators that are in very complex situations regarding the proper disposal of their waste such as: having their waste contained in drums considered to be an odd-ball size in nature, drums containing unknown contents which is a very common problem for many, and many overall unique projects where state and/or federal agencies are involved.

One Stop Shop Waste Disposal for Los Angeles

ADCO’s staff can prepare your hazardous waste profiles as well as shipping manifests for you. Our staff has prepared thousands of waste profiles and is very familiar with the profiling process which is ever changing. ADCO’s staff knows the paperwork you need prepared to legally ship hazardous waste is very time consuming to prepare and often very confusing which is why we want you to let us prepare your waste profiles and shipping manifests for you.

Hazardous waste profiles are prepared in-house by our staff that has many years of knowledge in working with licensed waste processors and will work to get your profiles approved at a licensed waste processing facility. Once the waste profiles are approved, we will work with you to schedule a mutually agreeable time to have the waste removed from your facility for disposal.

We Specialize in the Following Services in the Los Angeles Area:

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Lab packing / Laboratory Cleanouts

Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal

Radioactive Waste Disposal

Servicing Industrial Clients

Spill Clean-Ups

Waste Remediation Projects

Closing Thoughts on Properly Disposing of Your Hazardous Waste in Los Angeles

Proper disposal of hazardous waste in Los Angeles is important to protect the environment and public health. Here are some guidelines and resources for disposing of various types of hazardous waste:

Types of Hazardous Waste

Disposal Guidelines for Residents Only

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Permanent Collection Centers: Los Angeles has several S.A.F.E. (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) Collection Centers where residents can drop off HHW. Locations include:

Temporary Collection Events: The city organizes periodic collection events at various locations. Check the LA Sanitation website for the schedule.

Medical Waste

Sharps Disposal: Use designated sharps containers and drop them off at specific collection sites or pharmacies participating in take-back programs.

Pharmaceuticals: Drop off unwanted medications at designated collection boxes in pharmacies, hospitals, or police stations.

Automotive Waste

Motor Oil and Filters: Take them to certified collection centers, auto parts stores, or service stations that accept used oil.

Car Batteries: Drop off at auto parts stores or recycling centers.

Tires: Contact local tire retailers or recycling centers.

Universal Waste

Batteries: Recycle at local retailers that offer battery recycling or at HHW collection events.

E-Waste: Drop off at S.A.F.E. Centers or HHW collection events.

Resources for Residents

Los Angeles Sanitation (LASAN): The main agency responsible for waste management. Their website offers information on waste disposal services and event schedules.
Website: LA Sanitation

Earth911: Provides a search tool to find local recycling and disposal facilities.
Website: Earth911

CalRecycle: California’s resource for recycling information.
Website: CalRecycle

Important Tips for Everyone!

By following these guidelines, you can help keep Los Angeles clean and safe for everyone. Please feel free to contact ADCO by filling out our Contact Us form below and let us know how we can help you properly dispose of your waste and keep you in compliance.